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Major Gifts Officer
Highly Regarded National Nonprofit
Texas (Fully Remote)
Salary: $85,000 to $110,000 per year, with potential flexibility based on experience bonus potential based on organization and individual performance.
Highly Regarded National Nonprofit
Texas (Fully Remote)
Salary: $85,000 to $110,000 per year, with potential flexibility based on experience bonus potential based on organization and individual performance.
Terrific Major Gifts Officer (MGO) position with a highly regarded national nonprofit. The MGO will be a front-facing role responsible for securing gifts at the $10,000 and above level, including 6-figures. The role will manage a portfolio of approximately 125 major donors and prospects across a multi-state region that includes Texas. There will be a significant focus on cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of prospects, as well as increasing the giving levels of existing donors. Candidates should have a demonstrated track record of securing major gifts, coupled with strong relationship building skills. Qualified candidates will have 5 years of relevant experience, including 2 years as a fundraiser. Bachelor's degree or more extensive experience will be considered. The salary range is $85,000 to $110,000 per year, with potential flexibility based on experience, plus bonus potential based on organization and individual performance. This position is fully remote, and applicants should reside in the state of Texas.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and oversee the full fundraising lifecycle for a portfolio of 125 major gifts donors and prospects, with the capacity to give $10k
- Collaborate with the prospect development team to obtain new major gifts prospects
- Assist in developing, managing, and supporting development strategies, campaigns, initiatives, and best practices
- Partner with grants and stewardship team members to create major gifts proposals and complete some foundation grants proposals
- Collaborate with the Director of Planned Giving to identify potential planning giving prospects
- Create and present fundraising reports
- Work with regional Executive Directors to support local fundraising events and activations
- Collaborate with the marketing department to create fundraising collateral
- Travel within the assigned region to meet with donors and prospects
Qualifications:
- 5 of years relevant experience; at least 2 years as a fundraiser
- Experience within larger organizations with a regional or national reach is preferred
- Bachelor's degree or more extensive experience will be considered
- Confident about making the ask; enjoys a role focused on frontline fundraising efforts
- Demonstrated track record of securing 5-figure gifts; 6-figure gifts a plus
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills
- Ability to work in a highly collaborative organization
- Willingness to travel for fundraising meetings; scheduled at the discretion of the MGO
- Self-motivated, entrepreneurial mindset
- Raiser's Edge or similar experience
Equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $85,000 - $110,000
