Major Gifts Development Associate

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 59,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NMPBS seeks a Major Gifts Officer to build a strong, sustainable future by cultivating meaningful donor relationships and expanding the major gifts pipeline in New Mexico.

The role manages a portfolio of major donors, develops tailored solicitation strategies, and works with the Director of Development to identify opportunities for increased support. This is a senior fundraising position with meaningful community impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of related fundraising experience.
• Degree(s) from an accredited institution may be substituted for experience year-for-year.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and manage a portfolio of major donors and prospects.
• Develop personalized strategies to increase philanthropic giving.
• Coordinate with the Director of Development on major gifts opportunities.
• Provide exemplary stewardship and reporting to donors.

Skills

Major gifts fundraising

Donor cultivation

Donor stewardship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Major Gifts Development Associate

Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department: KNME Operations (247A)

Employment Type: Staff

Staff Type: Regular - Full-Time

Eligibility for Remote Work: No

Monthly: $4,924.40 - $7,046.00

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

Positions posted with a Staff Type Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.

Position Summary

NMPBS seeks an exceptional, relationship-driven fundraising professional to serve as Major Gifts Officer and help build a strong and sustainable future for NMPBS in New Mexico. This position will cultivate meaningful, long-term relationships with individuals who believe deeply in the power of NMPBS to inform, educate, inspire, and serve our communities.

Through thoughtful prospect identification, personal engagement, strategic cultivation, face-to-face solicitation, and exemplary stewardship, the Major Gifts Officer will inspire significant philanthropic investment in NMPBS. The position will manage a portfolio of major donors and prospects, develop individualized strategies for each relationship, and work closely with the Director of Development to identify opportunities to increase support and expand the station's major gifts pipeline. This is an opportunity for an accomplished fundraiser to make a meaningful difference at a pivotal moment for NMPBS, helping translate the generosity and commitment of our supporters into lasting impact for New Mexicans.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working as a major gift, special gift, or planned giving officer at a public media station
• Experience cultivating and soliciting multi-year commitments totaling six figures from individuals or families
• Experience managing high-level relationships with individuals and families of significant philanthropic capacity