Major Gifts Officer

North Carolina Justice Center; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Justice Center in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Major Gifts Officer to build and manage a donor portfolio that sustains our advocacy for economic, racial, and social justice across the state.

You will secure five-figure gifts, collaborate with policy, communications, and leadership teams, and develop strategies to deepen engagement and expand support from major donors and philanthropic partners in a hybrid, statewide role.

Qualifications

• At least three years of successful fundraising experience in advocacy, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations.
• Experience working with major donors, executive leadership, board members, or philanthropic partners.
• Experience managing donor portfolios, moves management strategies, and donor databases or CRM systems.
• Strong communication, writing, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• A deep commitment to advancing racial, economic, and social justice.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a portfolio of major donors and prospective supporters.
• Meet with long-term supporters to understand their philanthropy and motivations.
• Partner with policy experts, communications staff, and leaders to share impact stories.
• Develop strategies to deepen engagement and expand donor support.
• Help donors see themselves as partners in creating lasting changes across North Carolina.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

CRM experience

Communication

Moves management

Storytelling

Racial justice

Education

CFRE credential

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Reposting

Upon request, The North Carolina Justice Center will provide reasonable accommodation for all candidates with disabilities.

The hiring range for this position Is $ 69,281 to $ 93,208.

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Justice does not happen by chance. It happens because people choose to invest in it.

Every day, the North Carolina Justice Center works to build a state where everyone can thrive—regardless of race, income, or background. We advocate for policies that expand opportunity, strengthen communities, and advance economic, racial, and social justice.

Behind every victory is someone who believed enough in that vision to invest in it.

We're looking for a Major Gifts Officerwho can help cultivate those relationships and inspire others to join this work.

If you're someone who enjoys connecting with people, listening to their stories, building trust over time, and helping them invest in meaningful change, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As our Major Gifts Officer, you will build and manage a portfolio of major donors and prospective supporters whose generosity helps make our mission possible.

Some days you'll be meeting with long-term supporters to learn what inspires their philanthropy. Other days you will partner with policy experts, communications staff, and organizational leaders to share stories of impact, introduce new donors to our work, or develop strategies that deepen engagement and expand support.

You'll play an important role in helping donors see themselves as partners in creating lasting changes across North Carolina. Whether you are stewarding an existing relationship or cultivating a new one, your work will strengthen the Justice Center's ability to advocate for families and communities throughout the state.

What You'll Bring

You're an accomplished relationship builder who believes that philanthropy is about people first.

You'll bring:

• At least three years of successful fundraising experience in advocacy, nonprofit, political, legal services, public policy, or another mission-driven organization.
• Experience working with major donors, executive leadership, board members, or philanthropic partners.
• Experience managing donor portfolios, moves management strategies, and donor databases or CRM systems.
• Strong communication, writing, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• A deep commitment to advancing racial, economic, and social justice.

We'd Be Excited If...

You have served at least one year as a Major Gifts officer.

You have successfully secured five-figure (or larger) individual gifts.

You're familiar with North Carolina's philanthropic community and enjoy cultivating relationships throughout the state.

You hold—or are pursuing—a CFRE credential.

Why This Work Matters

At the North Carolina Justice Center, you'll join colleagues who are deeply committed to making North Carolina a place where everyone can flourish.

You'll work alongside talented advocates, researchers, organizers, communicators, and policy experts who believe that meaningful change happens through collaboration, courage, and persistence.

This is an opportunity to build authentic relationships with people who want to make a difference—and to help connect their generosity with work that transforms lives.

If you're looking for a career where your relationships have purpose and your work has lasting impact, you'll find it here.

Where You'll Work

This is a hybrid positionbased in Raleigh, North Carolina with frequent statewide travel to meet donors, attend events, and strengthen relationships across North Carolina. Most of the donor community is currently in the Triangle metro area.

Equal Opportunity & Fair Chance Employer

The North Carolina Justice Center is committed to building a workplace where people of every background, identity, and experience are welcomed, respected, and valued. We believe our organization is strongest when it reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide reasonable accommodation throughout the hiring process and employment.

We also believe that talent, potential, and character cannot be measured by a person's past alone. Consistent with applicable law, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will receive fair consideration for employment. Every candidate is evaluated based on their qualifications, experience, and ability to contribute to our mission.