What are the responsibilities and job description for the Major Gifts Officer position at Reproductive Freedom for All?
About the role:
This position is based in Washington D.C. The ideal candidate is passionate about both fundraising and reproductive freedom and has a proven track record of working with major donors and collaboratively within development teams.
At this momentous time, we’re seeking someone who can help us continue to grow this critical program through thoughtful donor engagement, strategic prospect identification, and a commitment to expanding the size and value of their portfolio. This person will also be detail-oriented and able to manage competing priorities while maintaining a professional demeanor and remaining flexible in a fast paced and ever shifting environment. They will have strong verbal and written communications skills and be able to work both collaboratively and independently.
Location: Washington DC
Reports to: Associate Director of Major Gifts
Level: Full-time, Exempt, Non-union
Salary range: $85,000 to $95,000
In this role, you will:
- Manage a portfolio of ~150 current and prospective major donors who give $10,000 or more annually, creating individual plans to deepen each donor’s relationship with Reproductive Freedom for All and increase their giving;
- Make direct solicitations for investment as appropriate;
- Assist the Associate Director of Major Gifts in supporting senior staff and board members to cultivate and steward donors fostering a culture of collaboration and inclusion;
- Help identify and steward diverse political donors interested in electing pro-reproductive freedom candidates;
- Manage systems to track and cultivate donors and prospects while maintaining clear and up-to-date records on donors;
- Stay current on Reproductive Freedom for All’s programs and work cross-departmentally to engage donors in the organization’s work;
- Assist with drafting and editing written materials for donors, including updates, proposals and reports, ensuring that Repro Freedom for All’s brand is used consistently, includes a racial justice and equality lens; and
- Travel with, and transport, principal-level staff, including our President and CEO, for fundraising events and to cultivate, solicit, and steward donors.
- Additional duties may be assigned consistent with the responsibilities and qualifications in this job description.
Qualifications:
- Have at least 2 years of previous experience working directly with major donors (annual individual contributions of at least $5,000), managing a portfolio of major donors, and making direct solicitations;
- Know how to work effectively with executive level staff and board members;
- Possess a working knowledge of the funders in the progressive space;
- Demonstrate strong writing skills;
- Background in political fundraising a plus;
- Have the ability to travel to meet donors.;
- Have experience working in a fast-paced environment and meeting competing deadlines;
- Demonstrates a commitment to contribute to a work environment where diversity, equity, and inclusion are valued and supported by each staff member;
- Be passionate about the issue of reproductive freedom and Reproductive Freedom for All’s mission and vision.
Salary : $85,000 - $95,000
