Major Gifts Officer

Organizational Overview:

Founded in 1998 by Leonard A. and Ronald S. Lauder, the Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation is dedicated to rapidly accelerating the discovery of drugs to prevent, treat and cure Alzheimer's disease. The ADDF is the only public charity solely focused on funding the development of drugs for Alzheimer's, employing a venture philanthropy model to support research in academia and the biotech industry. The ADDF's leadership and contributions to the field have played a pivotal role in bringing the first Alzheimer's PET scan (Amyvid®) and blood test (PrecivityAD®) to market, as well as fueling the current robust and diverse drug pipeline. Through the generosity of its donors, the ADDF has awarded more than $370 million to fund 765 Alzheimer's drug discovery programs, biomarker programs and clinical trials in 21 countries. To learn more, please visit: http://www.alzdiscovery.org/.

Position Summary:

The Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation is seeking a Major Gifts Officer (MGO) to expand the foundation’s reach and build upon existing relationships to increase private funding from individuals and family foundations.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has intellectual curiosity, is entrepreneurial and self-motivated, to work with a talented development team and build a significant portfolio, cultivating major donors to make an investment in Alzheimer’s research and drug discovery.

The MGO will have demonstrated success as an engaging fundraiser and be a highly articulate communicator skilled at making a compelling case for philanthropic support. S/he must be a focused, strategic professional, possessing exceptional relationship and stewardship skills. Candidates must be able to demonstrate integrity, diplomacy, and sound judgment.

Placement: The Major Gifts Officer will report directly to the Senior Director, Philanthropy. This is a full-time exempt position. This role is positioned in L6 of ADDF’s salary structure.

Anticipated Salary: $140,000.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage an existing portfolio of 60-80 donors giving 5-figure gifts, creating renewal plans and upgrade strategies for each.
• Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward new prospects with the capacity for 5- and 6-figure gifts.
• Partner on strategies and relationship management for prospects and donors with the capacity for 7-figure gifts.
• Collaborate with the special events team to identify new potential donors and utilize special events to engage, develop and deepen relationships.
• Monitor all prospect and donor contacts through Raiser’s Edge.
• Project manage development of stewardship materials: clinical trials snapshot, annual appeal letter, holiday card.
• Participate in all aspects of the giving cycle using “moves management” philosophy.
• Initiate contact with new prospects and develop appropriate customized cultivation strategies including working with volunteers.
• Adhere to the highest ethical standards; demonstrate an optimistic and positive attitude and appropriately respond to donor’s concerns and needs.

Professional Experience Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will be a pro-active team player, self-directed and organized professional.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience soliciting and securing major gifts ($10,000 ) in a non-profit organization or comparable experience in wealth management/private banking/sales environment.
• Exposure to and experience with soliciting and closing 6-figure gifts.
• Leadership capacity and ability to successfully manage the intersection of science projects, grant making and development objectives.
• Experience qualifying prospects, developing a portfolio, and stewardship planning.
• Ability to communicate confidently and effectively with co-workers, science staff, donors, prospects.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills.
• Possess sophisticated enthusiasm and energy; be self-motivated and able to work well under pressure and handle several projects at one time.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 5 years of development experience with proven track record of success in major gifts fundraising.

To Apply: Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Please state “Major Gifts Officer” on the subject line. Incomplete applications will NOT be considered. Applicants are directed to reach out to HR; please send a cover letter, resume to jobs@alzdiscovery.org.

ADDF is an equal opportunity employer, committed to attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional people. We welcome and encourage applicants for all positions respecting the full spectrum of education, experience, age, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, religion, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, marital status, veteran status or other military status, or citizenship status, genetic carrier status, genetic information, AIDS or AIDS-related complex or HIV status, being a victim of domestic violence, protected activity (i.e., filing a charge of discrimination, participating in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposing prohibited discrimination), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.