Major Gift Officer

Independence Mission Schools; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 87,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organization is seeking a Major Gift Officer to join their dynamic Advancement team. This role is pivotal in identifying and cultivating relationships with major donors, ensuring that the philanthropic support maximizes the impact on the community. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in fundraising, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage a diverse portfolio of donors. As part of a mission-driven team, you will help transform the educational landscape for underserved communities in Philadelphia. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills to build lasting relationships, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of major gift fundraising experience with proven success.
• Ability to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 100+ donors and develop outreach strategies.
• Achieve goals for donor visits, asks, and communication.

Skills

Fundraising

Relationship Building

Communication Skills

Self-Directed

Team Collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

CRM Software (Donor Perfect, Raiser’s Edge)

Job description

Applications will be accepted beginning
Saturday, August 17, 2024 12:00 AM
(Eastern Standard Time)

Major Gift Officer

Job Description

Independence Mission Schools (IMS) is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, self-directed development professional to serve as a member of the Advancement team. The primary responsibilities include the identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gift donors and prospects. Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, the Major Gifts Officer (MGO) will work as a valued member of the advancement team to maximize philanthropic support.

Responsibilities

1. The MGO will manage a portfolio of 100+ donors and prospects.
2. Develop strategies and execute outreach, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activity for new and existing donors.
3. Schedule and conduct cultivation, briefing, solicitation, and stewardship meetings.
4. Achieve agreed upon goals, including annual donor face-to-face visits, asks, dollars raised, and donor communication.
5. Maintain accurate donor records and track all moves and contacts through the Donor Perfect database.
6. Compose all correspondence relating to activity, including acknowledgements, donor profiles, strategy briefing documents, funding proposals, letters of intent, and pledge reminders.

Qualifications:

• At least 5+ years of frontline leadership and/or major gift fundraising experience and proven success in soliciting and closing major and leadership gifts, five- and six-figures.
• Ability to build, develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external constituents including school leaders, teachers, board members, donors, and other community stakeholders.
• Quickly develop a strong and thorough understanding of the various mechanisms in which donors can support IMS, particularly the PA Educational Tax Credit and Scholarship Tax Credit programs.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• An orientation towards outcomes and the flexibility and willingness to achieve them, including patience, creativity, and perseverance.
• Self-directed with the ability to prioritize among competing responsibilities and use good judgment in an entrepreneurial environment.
• Ability to collaborate with a team, supporting others as needed to meet overall goals of the department and organization.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and CRM software such as Donor Perfect or Raiser’s Edge.
• Conversant in basic gift planning techniques preferred.
• Ability to travel. Some weekend and evening duties are required.
• An individual of Catholic faith (preferred) who is mission-driven, possesses a high standard of personal integrity and work ethic, and is committed to serving children of all faiths and backgrounds.

Salary Range: $87,000 - $97,000. Commensurate with experience.

About IMS: Independence Mission Schools (IMS) is a non-profit network of schools re-envisioning Catholic education in and around the City of Philadelphia. Located in neighborhoods that have historically been underserved by other schooling options, IMS schools offer a faith-centered and academically rigorous alternative for our families. Since our inception in 2012, our enrollment has grown over 20%, and we have received increasing recognition as a network that successfully integrates faith, character, and academics to create warm, energizing schools that are sustainable for students, staff, and community. Ultimately, IMS recognizes that our students are on track to make their own choices in pursuit of college and career opportunities because they are on grade level academically and enrolled in a high-quality high school. Today, IMS serves nearly 4,000 pre-K to 8th grade students across 15 schools, and our students are outperforming 80% of their neighboring public and charter schools in Reading, playing an important role in transforming our communities.

EOE: IMS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and celebrates staff diversity. We strive to build a diverse team that is representative of our students and the communities in which we serve. If you identify as an individual of color, we highly encourage you to apply!