Development Officer

Mosaic; Omaha (NE); Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mosaic is seeking a Development Officer to lead our major gifts program, identify and cultivate donors, and solicit significant gifts to support people in our care. This role focuses on strategic donor engagement, relationship planning, and sustainable fundraising with remote flexibility and travel as needed.

You will collaborate with leadership to advance campaigns, maintain records, and explore innovative giving opportunities.

Qualifications

• Five years of direct fundraising experience with a proven 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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Major Gift Strategy by securing current and deferred major gifts.
• Build donor and prospect relationship plans in coordination with the VP of Development.
• Partner as a strategic advisor to assigned locations to ensure sustainable fundraising plans.
• Maintain accurate electronic records and identify opportunities for current and deferred giving.

Skills

Major gift fundraising

Donor relationship building

Public presentations

Travel willingness

Closing large gifts

Estate planning knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

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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