Major Gifts Officer

Jobot; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Permanent Major Gifts Officer to drive fundraising, grow our donor portfolio, and implement effective donor strategies. The role collaborates with leadership to build a comprehensive major gifts program and will engage board members, leadership, and donors to advance our mission.

Ideal candidates have at least 5 years in major gifts fundraising, a track record of securing gifts, and strong relationship-building and communication skills in the arts sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in business/nonprofit management or related field.
• 5+ years of major gifts fundraising experience, preferably in arts.
• Proven track record in securing major gifts and meeting fundraising goals.
• Strong understanding of major gifts fundraising; prospect research, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors with cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans.
• Collaborate with leadership to implement a comprehensive major gifts program.
• Conduct prospect research and qualification to identify potential major donors.
• Develop donor strategies to secure major gifts aligned with organizational needs.
• Build strong relationships with board, leadership, and donors as the primary liaison.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Prospect research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Nonprofit Management, or related field

Tools

Fundraising software

Job description

Job details:

Nonprofit Industry - Benefits - Established Organization

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Daniel Gonzalez

Salary: $65,000 - $90,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are in search of a dynamic and experienced Permanent Major Gifts Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in our organization by driving our fundraising efforts, developing our portfolio, and creating effective donor strategies. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on our mission and goals. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the arts, a proven track record in major gifts fundraising, and the ability to forge strong relationships with board members, leadership, and donors.

Why join us?

Join us as a Permanent Major Gifts Officer and play a key role in shaping the future of our organization. We can't wait to see the impact you'll make!

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors, creating individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans.
2. Collaborate with the leadership team to develop and implement a comprehensive major gifts program.
3. Conduct prospect research and qualification to identify potential major donors.
4. Develop and implement donor strategies to secure major gifts, including identifying donor interests and aligning them with organizational needs.
5. Build and maintain strong relationships with board members, leadership, and donors, acting as the primary liaison between these key stakeholders.
6. Represent the organization at events and meetings, effectively communicating our mission and impact to potential donors.
7. Prepare compelling proposals, presentations, and reports to secure major gifts.
8. Track and report on major gifts activity and progress towards goals.
9. Work closely with the finance team to ensure accurate tracking and reporting of major gifts.
10. Stay current on trends and best practices in major gifts fundraising and the arts industry.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Business, Nonprofit Management, or related field.
2. Minimum of 5 years of experience in major gifts fundraising, preferably in the arts industry.
3. Proven track record of securing major gifts and meeting fundraising goals.
4. Strong understanding of the principles of major gifts fundraising, including prospect research, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
5. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement effective donor strategies.
6. Excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability to forge strong relationships with board members, leadership, and donors.
7. Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
8. Proficiency in fundraising software and databases.
9. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
10. Passion for the arts and a commitment to the mission of our organization.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.