Major Gifts Officer

Position Summary:    
The Major Gifts Officer is responsible for supporting the Major Gifts team and Resource Development Department with the cultivation, solicitation and stewardships of prospects and donors for United Way’s annual campaign and other fundraising initiatives giving $10,000 and more. The Major Gifts Officer works closely with committees of fundraising volunteers and personally stewards a portfolio of select major donors.

Responsibilities:

•    Provide the highest level of service to United Way’s major donors through the continuous improvement of efficiency, accuracy, and responsiveness.
•    Recruit, train, and support major donor volunteers and volunteer committees. 
•    Manage membership in Tocqueville Society including stewardship of and relationships with current members, and solicitation of new members. 
•    In collaboration with the finance and corporate relations departments, manage the donor database to maintain and ensure accuracy of information.
•    Prospect for both new and existing donors with the capacity and/or propensity to increase their current level of giving.
•    Work with other departments to achieve coordination of activities.
•    Prepare required fundraising reports for volunteers and organizational leaders
•    Act as United Way representative at various corporate and community events.
•    Support the Major Gifts team by assisting with correspondence, events, and day-to-day operations.
•    Maintain a working knowledge of the community’s economic and social forces as they pertain to the stability and growth of the Major Gifts Division.
•    Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:    

Knowledge & Skills
•    Ability to build and manage relationships with high-net worth individuals, families, and business leaders.
•    Excellence in written and oral communications. 
•    Knowledge of and proficiency in database management utilization.
•    Skilled in Microsoft Office  

Education:
Undergraduate degree required

Experience:
Two to five years of successful fund-raising experience with a United Way or other fund-raising 
organization preferred.  Major donor experience preferred.  

Required:
Reliable transportation, proof of automobile insurance and valid driver’s license

Working Conditions:
Normal office environment which involves some travel and occasional overtime