Major Gifts Officer

About the role

The Philanthropy Officer identifies, qualifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards donors and prospective donors with the capacity to join Tocqueville Society ($10k and up annually). This position will have direct responsibility for a portfolio of 125+ current and prospective major donors.

Responsibilities

• Qualify, cultivate, and solicit individual prospective donors for UWGLV through community engagement and prospect visits with existing and potential donors
• Steward and solicit existing individual donors for renewed and increased gifts to UWGLV's annual campaign from an assigned portfolio

Requirements

• 5-plus years of professional work experience in a range of ANY of the following: major gifts solicitation, donor stewardship, fund-raising, direct appeals, high net-worth individual sales; a related bachelor's degree considered in lieu of some work experience.

Preferred Skills

• Comfort and proficiency with presentation and compelling communication skills both one-on-one and with groups.
• Proven experience in personal relationship building, socializing professionally in both intimate settings and at larger social events.
• Familiarity with database software and customer service / donor management software.
• Understanding of and commitment to the vision and purpose of United Way.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid Life Insurance
• Long term disability leave
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Flexible work schedule
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Paid time off
• Bereavement leave
• Student loan forgiveness program