Major Gifts & Donor Strategy Lead

Islamic Development & Empowerm; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEA (Islamic Development & Empowerment in America) seeks a Major Gifts Officer to advance fundraising through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of a donor portfolio. The role partners with regional staff, leadership, and volunteers to grow the major gifts pipeline and deliver impact reports.

You will travel regionally and work with high-net-worth individuals and corporations, crafting personalized engagement plans, proposals, and event strategies to secure support for IDEA’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; CFRE preferred.
• 5 years fundraising experience for nonprofit organizations.
• Experience with high net-worth individuals and donor solicitation.
• Proven ability in prospect identification, relationship building, and stewardship.
• Strong written and oral communication; capable of influencing stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manages major donor relationships and a portfolio of prospects.
• Develops strategies to identify and cultivate new donors.
• Executes fundraising campaigns and personal solicitations.
• Creates engagement plans and coordinates with leadership for donor events.
• Maintains accurate records of donor activities and outcomes.
• Writes proposals, reports, and acknowledgments for donors.

Skills

Donor relations

Major gifts

Prospect research

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

CFRE certification

Tools

Google Workspace

Salesforce

ClickUp

Job description

IDEA (Islamic Development & Empowerment in America) seeks a Major Gifts Officer to advance fundraising through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of a donor portfolio. The role partners with regional staff, leadership, and volunteers to grow the major gifts pipeline and deliver impact reports.

You will travel regionally and work with high-net-worth individuals and corporations, crafting personalized engagement plans, proposals, and event strategies to secure support for IDEA’s