Major Gifts Development Officer

United Way SWPA; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,500 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Major Gifts Officer (MGO) at United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania leads a portfolio of high-level donors, focusing on identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding relationships to grow transformational gifts. The role emphasizes fieldwork, donor capacity assessment, and collaboration with the team to advance the organization's mission.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 3–5 years in donor relations, with a proven track record of closing gifts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus 3–5 years experience managing high-level donor relationships with demonstrated success in closing gifts of $1,000 and above.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of high-level donors and prospects; identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships.
• Engage with key constituents and prospects through fieldwork to build relationships and assess donor capacity.
• Increase the number of major donors and elevate giving in support of United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh Office

The Major Gifts Officer (MGO) is responsible for managing a portfolio of high‑level current and prospective donors, with a focus on identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding these individuals. The MGO will actively engage with key constituents and prospects, dedicating significant time to fieldwork to build relationships and assess donor capacity. The primary objective is to increase the number of major donors and inspire existing supporters to elevate their giving.

The ideal candidate is an innovative and results‑driven fundraising professional who excels at building meaningful relationships and collaborating within a team environment. The MGO will play a pivotal role in advancing the organization’s mission by securing transformational gifts and fostering a culture of philanthropy.

A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience plus a minimum of 3‑5 years (direct or equivalent) experience managing high‑level donor relationships with demonstrated success in closing gifts of $1,000 and above. An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered in lieu of education.

Annual Salary
Pay Grade 107
Salary Range - $55,500 - 60,000

Visit our website at Career Opportunities - United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania to view job description and apply for this position. Submissions will only be accepted electronically.

United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity, serving Allegheny, Armstrong, Butler, Fayette, and Westmoreland counties.