Major Gifts Officer

About the role

The UMRC-Porter Hills Foundation seeks a Major Gifts Officer who is passionate about philanthropy and committed to serving older adults. This role involves building deep, authentic relationships with donors and partners to support life-enriching programs and services.

Responsibilities

• Build deep, authentic relationships with donors, families, community partners, and friends of the Foundation.
• Listen carefully to donor interests and values, connecting their philanthropic goals with meaningful opportunities to strengthen the lives of those we serve.
• Share compelling stories of impact that demonstrate how generosity supports dignity, belonging, innovation, spiritual care, life enrichment, and compassionate service.
• Partner closely with Foundation and organizational leaders to advance philanthropic priorities that support the mission, vision, and faith-based values of Brio Living Services and the UMRC-Porter Hills Foundation.
• Thoughtfully cultivate, solicit, and steward major and planned gifts in a way that honors donor intent and strengthens long-term engagement.
• Engage board members, volunteers, and leaders as partners in building a culture of philanthropy rooted in trust, gratitude, and shared purpose.
• Represent the Foundation with warmth, professionalism, and integrity at donor meetings, community events, and mission-centered gatherings.

Requirements

• A heartfelt commitment to improving the lives of older adults and supporting a mission-driven, faith-based organization.
• Seasoned experience in major gifts, planned giving, development, or relationship-based philanthropy, with demonstrated success inspiring significant charitable support.
• Natural ability to build trust with donors, listen with curiosity, and communicate with warmth, clarity, and purpose.
• Strong storytelling skills and the ability to translate mission, need, and impact into meaningful donor conversations.
• Confidence partnering with senior leaders, board members, volunteers, and community stakeholders.
• Excellent judgment, follow-through, and organizational discipline to manage relationships and priorities with care.
• Willingness to travel throughout Michigan and participate in occasional evening or weekend donor and community events.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) certification.
• Experience working with high-net-worth donors, planned giving, legacy gifts, or philanthropic campaigns.
• Experience in senior living, aging services, healthcare, human services, faith-based ministry, or another mission-centered nonprofit environment.

Skills

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• 6 weeks of Flexible Time Off (FTO) plus paid holidays.
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• Retail Savings Plan with employer contributions.
• $500 Team Member Referral Bonus.
• Tuition assistance and scholarships up to $3,000 per semester.
• Annual wellness reimbursement.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible to accommodate the needs of the position and the organization.