Major Gifts Officer

Responsibilities

• Implement overall Major Gifts strategy developed by SDMG.
• Identify, engage and re-engage donors, particularly those emerging as the next generation of potential philanthropic leaders.
• Conduct individually tailored, one-on-one cultivation and solicitation meetings and work with appropriate volunteers to strategize and manage their cultivation and solicitation of targeted donors.
• Identify and solicit new major gifts.
• Connect United Way Staff and Board of Directors to new and/or prospective Tocqueville Society members.
• Cultivate, steward and build trusted relationships with a portfolio of major donors and prospective major donors and legacy giving prospects to generate new and increased giving. (Portfolio: 150-200).
• Effectively develop, organize, manage, support and motivate a volunteer team to aid in the identification, cultivation and solicitation of high-capacity donors and prospective donors.
• Partner with Major Gift and Development colleagues, for identification of prospects.
• Create and implement a stewardship and recognition plan, including thanking donors, events and leadership registry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (advanced degree or advanced certification such as CFRE preferred).
• 3-5 years of experience in development, advancement, or fundraising, with demonstrated success in nonprofit.
• Ability to set goals strategically and oversee execution.
• Proven ability to interact and influence philanthropic leaders.
• Experience motivating and managing high-profile volunteer leadership and senior executives.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with various internal and external constituents.
• Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with close attention to detail and prioritization to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in database management, Microsoft Office Suite, and other computer skills, as required.