Major Gifts Development Officer

united Way of Pennsylvania; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

United Way of Southwestern PA is seeking a Major Gifts Officer to manage relationships with high-level donors. The selected candidate will focus on increasing major donations while engaging with community leaders and constituents. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and a proven track record in donor management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience managing high-level donor relationships.
• Demonstrated success in closing gifts of $1,000 and above.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of high-level current and prospective donors.
• Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors.
• Engage with key constituents and assess donor capacity.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

United Way of Southwestern PA (United Way) focuses on solving the pressing issues you care about by bringing together the entire community – policymakers, corporate leaders, excellent agency partners, and individuals who want to help – to assist our neighbors in need and develop long-term solutions. No other single local non-profit can mobilize all these partners and bring them together to achieve results. Together we can transform the lives of so many people throughout Pennsylvania and accomplish long-lasting impact.

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.

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

Annual Salary
Pay Grade 107
Salary Range – $55,520 – $62,000

Submissions will only be accepted electronically.

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