Major Gifts Officer

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

Job summary

Jobot in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Permanent Major Gifts Officer to lead our major gifts program within a nonprofit arts organization.

You will develop and manage a portfolio of major gift prospects, craft donor strategies, and build strong relationships with board members, leadership, and donors. The role includes proposal development, reporting on gifts, and collaborating with finance to track progress toward goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Nonprofit Management, or related field.
• 5+ years in major gifts fundraising, preferably in the arts.
• Proven track record of securing major gifts and meeting fundraising goals.
• Knowledge of prospect research, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Strong relationship-building with boards, leadership, and donors.
• Proficiency with fundraising software and databases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors.
• Collaborate with leadership to implement a comprehensive major gifts program.
• Conduct prospect research to identify potential major donors.
• Create donor strategies and tailor proposals to donor interests.
• Build relationships with board members, leadership, and donors.
• Represent the organization at events and meetings to communicate impact.
• Prepare proposals, presentations, and reports to secure major gifts.
• Track activity and progress toward fundraising goals.
• Coordinate with finance for accurate gift tracking and reporting.
• Stay current on major gifts fundraising trends in the arts.

Education

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

5+ years in major gifts fundraising, preferably in the arts

Proven track record of securing major gifts

Knowledge of prospect research, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship

Relationship-building with boards, leadership, donors

Fundraising software and databases

Job description

Job details

Nonprofit Industry - Benefits - Established Organization

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!

Job Details

Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications:

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