Major Gifts Officer

Duties And Responsibilities

• Manages relationships with approximately 150 existing major donors.
• Develop and execute individual strategies for engaging, cultivating, soliciting, upgrading, stewarding and recognizing, and retaining major donors.
• Provide leadership, coordination, and execution of various major gift campaigns including individual major gift solicitation, capital campaign oversight, grant writing and corporate and foundation giving solicitations.
• Ensure that a consistent and effective campaign strategy is used, moves management and status process deployed with consistency and accuracy, and that best practices are implemented for all responsible campaigns.
• Work with campus leadership and Academy Giving Managers as necessary to bring additional financial resources to the Academy on an individualized basis.
• Convey unified message and narratives to campaign donors in conjunction with Great Hearts communications team and development staff.

Required/Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s Degree.

Required/Preferred Experience

• 2-4 years’ fundraising experience.
• Donor-facing experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with various major gift programs such as individual solicitation, capital-intensive projects, volunteer management, moves management, and fundraising aptitude.
• Foundation relationship and grant writing experience.

Required/Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with Blackbaud or a similar CRM.
• Strong Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) skills experience.
• Outstanding written, interpersonal, verbal communication and public speaking skills.
• Detail oriented, adaptable, organized and able to successfully manage multiple projects and tasks.
• Able to work independently, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Must be a team player.
• Passion for the mission of Great Hearts Academies and commitment to Great Hearts’ core values.
• Knowledge of the educational and philosophical landscape in which Great Hearts operates.
• Able to cast a convincing vision for potential donors while maintaining firm command of details.

Physical Functions

• Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching.
• May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.

Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.