What are the responsibilities and job description for the Major Gifts Officer position at Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse?
Date : November 13, 2024
RANGE - $120,00 - $140,000 DOE
Status : Fulltime and Exempt
Reports to : Chief Executive Officer
Schedule of Hours : Monday through Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM
Possible Percentage of Work from Home : Up to 50%
Mandated Reporter : No
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
CORA's mission is to provide safety, support and healing for individuals who experience abuse in an intimate relationship, and educate the community to break the cycle of domestic violence.
As the only agency in San Mateo County with the sole purpose of serving those experiencing intimate partner abuse, CORA provides safety, support, and healing. CORA's comprehensive services include a 24-hour hotline, collaboration with law enforcement, safe house options, legal services, and family-centered mental health therapy. In addition, CORA provides community education and prevention programming throughout the county. CORA is a multicultural agency committed to serving individuals regardless of age, ethnicity / race, financial status, language, sexual orientation, immigration status, class, religion, gender, gender expression, or mental or physical ability.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Major Gifts Officer plays a vital role in CORA's development team, with three primary responsibilities - cultivation and stewardship of major donors, of major donor pipeline, and the development and management of strategic fundraising initiatives - to maximize all individual donor revenue growth.This role must prioritize donor retention and growth, building long-term relationships, conducting donor research, and developing strategies to increase donor support and annual fund campaign success. It is a high-touch role involving regular meetings, calls, and a variety of personal touchpoints with major donors. The position will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer, the Board members and Board Development committee, and the development team to maximize individual donor revenue growth.
The Major Gifts Officer will focus on major donor cultivation and stewardship, as well as oversight and implementation of strategic fundraising initiatives. This role is key in retaining current donors, building relationships for planned giving, conducting donor research, and developing strategies to increase donor support and campaign success. The position will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and other stakeholders to enhance CORA's fundraising efforts, ensuring effective stewardship and long-term sustainability.
The ideal candidate is experienced in donor cultivation and strategic fundraising, passionate about growing relationships, and capable of creating impactful fundraising campaigns.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Major Donor Cultivation and Stewardship
- Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors, conducting virtual / face-to-face meetings, phone calls and solicit gifts to meet financial goals.
- Devise creative upgrade strategies for your donors.
- Focus on retention, planned giving, donor research, and relationship building.
- Cultivate relationships with existing donors to ensure long-term engagement and support.
- Develop and execute planned giving programs that encourage donors to make long-term commitments.
Strategy Work
Strengthened Donor Cultivation
Major Donor Development
Event Management
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
MANDATED REPORTER STATUS - NO
This position is not a mandated reporter.
CORA HISTORY AND OVERVIEW
CORA has provided services to survivors of intimate partner abuse since 1977. Our services include Crisis Intervention, Safe House options, long-term supportive housing, mental health counseling, and legal advocacy. CORA also leads community education initiatives to help prevent domestic violence and to foster healthier relationships. CORA is committed to a collaborative, strengths-based, and client-centered approach that respects the diverse backgrounds and needs of survivors.
CORA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We actively seek diversity with respect to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, mental or physical disability, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and any other category protected by Federal, State, or other applicable laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
All applicants are welcome. Individuals who are bilingual, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community, and / or survivors of domestic violence are strongly encouraged to apply. The position will remain open until filled.
Salary : $120,000 - $140,000
