Major Gifts Officer

Chicago Foundation for Women; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Sabbatical policy

Flexible remote days

Job summary

Chicago Foundation for Women is seeking a Major Gifts Officer to lead major gift fundraising and planned giving initiatives within the Development team. Reporting to the Director of Donor and Community Engagement, the MGO will identify and cultivate prospective major donors, develop effective solicitation strategies, and steward donors throughout the process.

The salary range is $85,000–$90,000 with comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and a 403(b) plan.

Qualifications

• Experience in major gifts fundraising and donor stewardship.
• Ability to conduct prospect research and develop solicitation strategies.
• Proven track record collaborating with boards and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Identify and cultivate relationships with prospective major donors and planned giving donors.
• Develop and implement solicitation strategies to meet fundraising targets.
• Steward donors throughout the major giving process and acknowledge gifts.
• Work with board members and senior leadership to coordinate long-term fundraising initiatives.

Skills

Prospect research

Donor cultivation

Strategic fundraising

Board collaboration

Relationship building

Job description

Chicago Foundation for Women is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year and is thrilled to introduce the new President and CEO, who aims to significantly enhance the organization’s growth.

The Major Gifts Officer (MGO) plays a crucial role in the Development team, focusing on achieving CFW’s major gift fundraising and planned giving program initiatives. Reporting to the Director of Donor and Community Engagement, the MGO will be responsible for identifying and cultivating relationships with prospective major donors and planned giving donors. This includes conducting prospect research and developing effective solicitation strategies, and stewarding donors throughout the major giving process. Additionally, the MGO will collaborate with our board members and senior leadership to coordinate and execute long-term fundraising initiatives and strategies to advance CFW’s mission.

Compensation:
CFW offers a competitive compensation package for all positions. Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability insurance, long-term care insurance, and 403 (b) plan with an employer non-elective contribution of 3%. CFW provides the following in paid time off: Ten vacation days, twelve sick days, three personal days, two floating holidays, twelve organizational holidays, and two remote days per week. CFW also has paid leave and sabbatical policies and offers professional development/membership opportunities. The salary will be commensurate with candidate experience, the salary range is $85,000- $90,000.

CFW seeks to fill this position as soon as possible and will work actively to build a diverse pool of candidates.