What are the responsibilities and job description for the Major Gifts Officer position at Episcopal Relief & Development?
EPISCOPAL RELIEF & DEVELOPMENT’S VALUE PROPOSITION to funders is built on the
quality of the technical expertise we develop with our partners, the proven impact it provides,
and the access to the trusted networks our partners have in hard-to-reach communities.
Together with all stakeholders, we are able to drive lasting social change. Our current
strategic plan “Working Together for Lasting Change” includes strategies to diversify funding
and to nurture meaningful, strategic partnerships with individuals and institutions. By 2030,
we aim to have increased revenue to $30M which represents growth of 50%.
PRIMARY FUNCTION/PURPOSE: The Major Gifts Officer develops and implements major and
planned giving fundraising strategies to grow revenue by building and stewarding
relationships with current and prospective individual donors and related family foundations,
community foundations and businesses. He/She will focus on the Western Region and other
assigned states supporting the organization’s strategic goals.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and maintain long-term relationships with up to 150 donors who are actively giving
- Meet annual target of $1M - $1.5M for unrestricted and priority program funding from
- Strategically include President & CEO, Chief External Relations Officer, Vice President,
solicitation and stewardship when appropriate.
- Create cultivation plans and strategic asks to seek increased giving from current donors.
house events or webinars or preparing written proposals and reports.
- Research new leads to qualify their capacity to make a major gift.
- Maintain all relevant donor or prospect data in Raiser’s Edge. Document relevant Actions
that relates to a donor’s current or future giving and any preferences for how to
communicate with them.
- Ensure donor / prospect’s capacity rating and related information is documented in
- Stay informed about funding priorities and strategies at the organization.
TITLE: Major Gifts Officer
REPORTS TO: Vice President, Advancement
DEPARTMENT: Advancement, Major & Planned Gifts
DIVISION: External Relations
LOCATION: Remote USA, with preference for West Coast
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
EFFECTIVE DATE: February 2025
SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:
No supervisory responsibilities.
EDUCATION:
- A Bachelor’s Degree and/or equivalent experience.
- CFRE or other similar studies a plus.
EXPERIENCE:
- A minimum of eight (8) years of progressive fundraising responsibilities, soliciting and
- Proven experience successfully closing five and six-figure gifts
- Demonstrated progressive and successful experience in soliciting major gifts
- through in-person or virtual visits as well as proposals
- Demonstrated ability to build rapport with prospects and donors and successfully move
- Demonstrated time management, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple
- Proven success in meeting fundraising targets
- Experience working in a nonprofit or a faith-based environment is a plus
RELATED SKILLS:
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- Sound working knowledge of fundraising principles
- Ability to comprehend and effectively communicate the organization’s mission to donors
- Ability to effectively influence donors and to represent the institution
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult situations with tact and
- Ability to collaborate and build consensus internally and externally
- Excellent skills in critical and analytical thinking
- Sound judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to strategize and implement long-range planning processes
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to work well under pressure and to relate to
people of different ethnic and economic backgrounds
- Ability to establish and build relationships with a diverse array of people
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google tools, and donor database
- Fluency in English essential, additional languages a plus
- Strong personal commitment to the mission and organizational values of Episcopal Relief
& Development and cultural diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the workplace
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to work independently and from a (remote) home office and report regularly about
- Ability and willingness to travel 40% of the time in the US for trips of approximately 3–5
- May be required to work long hours and a varied schedule, including evenings and
The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not
an all-inclusive list of responsibilities and/or qualifications. Position descriptions are reviewed
and revised to meet the changing needs of Episcopal Relief & Development at the sole
discretion of management.
SALARY & BENEFITS:
Annual salary range of $95,000-$110,000.00
Competitive, comprehensive benefits package offered
How To Apply:
Email resume and cover letter to careers@episcopalrelief.org with the subject line “Major Gifts
Officer.“ For more information, visit our website at www.episcopalrelief.org.
The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an
all-inclusive list of responsibilities and/or qualifications.
Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of Episcopal Relief &
Development at the sole discretion of management.
Salary : $95,000 - $110,000
