Development Officer, Individual Giving

Jobgether; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range: $84,600–$125,850 USD per

Full-time position

Job summary

Jobgether, on behalf of a partner organization, seeks a Development Officer, Individual Giving in the United States. You will manage a portfolio of 125–150 donors, build relationships, and secure proceeds toward an $800,000 annual goal.

You will collaborate with senior leaders and donors in a multinational setting, focusing on five- and six-figure commitments, including planned and endowment gifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• 5+ years of fundraising experience, including frontline fundraising in a complex organization.
• Proven track record closing $7M+ in total fundraising revenue.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward high-net-worth individuals, with a focus on five-figure+ contributions.
• Manage a portfolio of approximately 125–150 donors and prospects across a defined U.S. territory.
• Achieve an annual fundraising revenue goal of $800,000 through proactive engagement and strategic solicitation.
• Develop tailored solicitation strategies for major gifts, including planned gifts and endowment opportunities.
• Guide the creation of donor proposals and oversee stewardship, impact communications, and reporting.
• Maintain donor records, pipeline reports, and revenue forecasts through CRM and development technology.
• Collaborate with board members, executives, donors, and cross-functional stakeholders to identify new prospects and expand giving opportunities.
• Uphold high standards of ethical conduct and safeguarding with donors and communities.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor portfolio management

Frontline fundraising

CRM proficiency

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Development Officer, Individual Giving based in United States.
This role offers the opportunity to drive meaningful philanthropic support for a global mission focused on expanding access to safe, affordable housing. As a frontline fundraiser, you’ll build and manage relationships with high-net-worth individuals while securing significant gifts that create lasting impact for families and communities. You’ll oversee a portfolio of approximately 125–150 donors and prospects within a defined U.S. territory, developing personalized strategies to cultivate, solicit, and steward supporters. The role combines relationship management, strategic fundraising, proposal development, and revenue forecasting to achieve an annual goal of $800,000. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, board members, donors, and colleagues across a complex, global organization. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced fundraising professional who is motivated by mission, thrives on building authentic relationships, and has a proven record of closing major gifts.

Accountabilities

• Develop and execute strategies to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward high-net-worth individuals, with a focus on securing five-figure and larger contributions.
• Manage a portfolio of approximately 125–150 qualified donors and prospects across a defined U.S. territory, maintaining strong and personalized relationships.
• Achieve or exceed an annual fundraising revenue goal of $800,000 through proactive engagement, strategic solicitation, and effective relationship management.
• Develop tailored solicitation strategies for major gifts, including diaspora giving, campaign contributions, planned gifts, endowment opportunities, and other financial products.
• Guide the creation of compelling donor proposals and oversee meaningful stewardship, impact communications, and reporting.
• Maintain accurate donor records, activity tracking, pipeline reports, and revenue forecasts through CRM and development technology.
• Collaborate with board members, executives, donors, and cross-functional stakeholders to identify new prospects, strengthen relationships, and expand giving opportunities.
• Contribute to a diverse, inclusive, and mission-driven culture grounded in humility, courage, accountability, integrity, and respect.
• Uphold high standards of ethical conduct and safeguarding when engaging with donors, colleagues, beneficiaries, and communities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• 5+ years of successful fundraising experience, including at least 3 years of frontline fundraising experience in a complex organization.
• Proven track record of personally closing $7 million+ in total fundraising revenue throughout your career.
• Demonstrated success securing complex five- and six-figure commitments, including planned gifts, campaign gifts, endowment gifts, and investment-related opportunities.
• Strong experience managing donor portfolios, cultivating relationships, developing solicitation strategies, and closing major gifts.
• Experience working effectively within complex, matrixed organizational structures and collaborating with senior leaders, board members, and diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent strategic, analytical, creative, presentation, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong CRM and development technology capabilities, with the ability to maintain accurate pipeline information and revenue forecasts.
• Self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
• Strong influencing and relationship-building abilities, supported by integrity, humility, accountability, and a commitment to inclusion.
• Genuine passion for advancing mission-driven work and the ability to inspire others to contribute to a meaningful cause.
• CFRE certification and experience working within a multinational federated organization are preferred.

Benefits

• U.S. hiring salary range of $84,600–$125,850 USD per year.
• Full-time, regular employment opportunity with a mission-driven global organization.
• Comprehensive benefits package that may include vacation leave, sick leave, personal days, health insurance options, retirement plan contributions, and life insurance.
• Opportunity to manage a significant major-gift portfolio and directly contribute to an annual $800,000 fundraising goal.
• Opportunity to collaborate with senior leaders, board members, philanthropists, and colleagues across a global network.
• Inclusive workplace culture that values diverse perspectives, lived experiences, dignity, respect, and belonging.
• Mission-driven environment focused on creating meaningful, lasting impact for families and communities.
• Strong emphasis on ethical conduct, accountability, safeguarding, and responsible engagement with communities.