Development Officer

Hastings Chamber; Omaha (NE); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mosaic is seeking a Development Officer to lead our major gifts program, identifying, cultivating, and soliciting gifts to fund meaningful lives in a caring community. You will shape strategy and coordinate with the VP of Development.

Location is remote with support for Omaha and surrounding areas; strong preference for Omaha-based candidates. Five years of fundraising experience and a bachelor’s degree are required, with CFRE/CAP preferred and travel to meet donors.

Qualifications

• Five years of direct fundraising experience with a track record of closing current and deferred gifts.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Deep knowledge of fundraising trends and estate planning.
• Ability to ask for and close large gifts, conduct presentations for large audiences, and travel extensively to meet donors.
• CFRE or CAP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Major Gift Strategy: Advance fundraising by securing current and deferred major gifts.
• Build Relationships: Implement donor and prospect plans with the VP of Development.
• Partner for Success: Act as a strategic partner to locations for sustainable fundraising plans.
• Maintain Excellence: Keep accurate electronic records and identify opportunities for current and deferred giving.

Skills

Fundraising

Gift closing

Public speaking

Travel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

CFRE or CAP preferred

Job description

At Mosaic, we relentlessly pursue opportunities that empower people. As a Development Officer , you will be at the heart of this mission, leading our fundraising efforts by identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gifts that provide the people we support with meaningful lives in a caring community.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead Major Gift Strategy: Advance fundraising and campaign efforts by securing current and deferred major gifts.
• Build Relationships: Implement strategic donor and prospect relationship plans in coordination with the VP of Development.
• Partner for Success: Act as a strategic partner to assigned locations to ensure sustainable fundraising plans.
• Maintain Excellence: Keep accurate electronic records and identify innovative opportunities for current and deferred giving.

Location: Remote (Supporting Omaha, Fremont, Lincoln, Beatrice, & Kansas City — Strong preference for Omaha-based candidates)

Requirements

What You’ll Bring:

• Experience: At least five years of direct fundraising experience with a proven track record of closing current and deferred gifts.
• Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Expertise: Deep knowledge of fundraising trends and estate planning.
• Skills: The ability to ask for and close large gifts, conduct presentations for large audiences, and travel extensively to meet donors.
• Certifications: CFRE or CAP is preferred.

Why Join Us?

You will be part of "One Mosaic," a team committed to values of belonging, connection, faithfulness, and grit. We offer an environment where you are encouraged to grow professionally through independent study and educational opportunities.

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