Gifts Architect for Mission Fund & Multi-Year Campaign

United Way Of Greater Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

United Way Of Greater Atlanta is seeking a Principal Gifts Officer for Mission Fund & Multi-Year Campaign. This senior frontline fundraiser will manage a focused portfolio of 50–80 high-capacity donors and donor-advised funds, developing blended giving strategies to connect annual, multi-year, and planned gifts into one donor-centered plan.

You will collaborate with Development, Finance, Marketing, and volunteers to secure 25–30 major solicitations annually, translate mission priorities into

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required.
• Extensive experience with high-net-worth individuals, donor-advised funds, and major gifts.
• Ten plus years of progressive fundraising experience with demonstrated ability to manage donor portfolios.
• Advanced interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills for a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with CRM/database management and pipeline reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute donor-centered strategies to grow Mission Fund revenue and secure multi-year campaign commitments.
• Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, close, document, and steward high-capacity donors and foundations.
• Create strategic cultivation plans with next steps, relationship ownership, and timing.
• Build blended gift strategies including annual, multi-year, restricted, and planned gifts.
• Partner with volunteers and leadership to secure warm introductions and high-level solicitation support.
• Translate campaign priorities into compelling proposals and donor communications.

Skills

High-net-worth

Portfolio management

Donor strategy

Proposal writing

CRM management

Board engagement

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

United Way Of Greater Atlanta is seeking a Principal Gifts Officer for Mission Fund & Multi-Year Campaign. This senior frontline fundraiser will manage a focused portfolio of 50–80 high-capacity donors and donor-advised funds, developing blended giving strategies to connect annual, multi-year, and planned gifts into one donor-centered plan.

You will collaborate with Development, Finance, Marketing, and volunteers to secure 25–30 major solicitations annually, translate mission priorities into