Major Gifts Officer

Honeymoon Israel; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Major Gifts Officer to lead its major donor strategy. In this dynamic role, you will develop and implement a major gifts program, focusing on building relationships with individual donors to secure significant contributions. You will collaborate closely with the Director of Development and the team to align fundraising efforts with the organization's mission. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, driving fundraising initiatives and engaging with a diverse donor base. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for philanthropy, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Individual medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer matching

Flexible work environment

Professional development opportunities

Unlimited vacation policy

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in major gift fundraising with a proven track record.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with major donors and prospects to increase giving.
• Develop personalized engagement plans and fundraising strategies.

Skills

Fundraising

Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Google Workplace

iWave

Job description

Major Gifts Officer

Department: Development

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Remote (US)

Compensation: $120,000 - $140,000 / year

Description

Our team is looking for a strategic, creative and experienced professional to serve as the Major Gifts Officer leading the organization’s major donor strategy. The Major Gifts Officer is responsible for developing and implementing a major gifts program. The ideal candidate has a broad knowledge of development, a passion for HMI’s mission, and an entrepreneurial spirit to build a new program. This person will be a self-starting, engaging, collaborative person who isn’t afraid to try new things. They will identify, research, manage and implement solicitation plans for a portfolio of major gifts, primarily individual donors. HMI has a robust institutional giving portfolio and is looking to expand its major gifts program through individual donors. This position reports to HMI’s Director of Development.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary relationship manager with a portfolio of major donors and prospects ($5,000+); identifying, researching, cultivating and personally soliciting donors
• Identify, cultivate, steward and build trusted relationships with major donors and prospective major donors to generate new and increased giving
• Develop personalized engagement plans for each donor in the portfolio
• Conduct face-to-face meetings, phone calls, and written communications to build and maintain relationships
• Develop and implement strategies to achieve annual and long-term fundraising goals
• Collaborate with the Director of Development and other team members to align major gift efforts with overall fundraising plans
• Prepare proposals, presentations, and other materials to support major gift solicitations, including prospect research to identify high-impact donors within and beyond the current donor pool.
• Track and report on progress towards fundraising goals utilizing Salesforce
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation of donor interactions and gift agreements
• Work closely with the development team, program team, board members, and HMI’s senior leadership team to leverage relationships and maximize fundraising potential
• Collaborate with program staff to build alumni advisory councils that spearhead fundraising efforts, organize impactful events, and strengthen alumni networks
• Assume other responsibilities as needed

Key Qualifications and Position Details

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a preferably related field (e.g., Nonprofit Management, Business, Communications).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in major gift fundraising
• Proven track record of securing major gifts ($25,000+) and meeting fundraising goals
• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing a fundraising plan
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Salesforce, Google Workplace, and iWave

POSITION DETAILS

• This position will report directly to the Director of Development
• This position is remote. Candidates must reside in the US, preferably an HMI Hub City (i.e. Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Washington DC)
• Domestic travel required approximately 40% of the time, including funder trips, staff retreats and regional meetings

Benefits

Benefits include individual medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance coverage, as well as participation in the 403(b) retirement plan with an employer matching program. We offer a flexible work environment and office hours, and professional development opportunities. HMI has an unlimited vacation policy and perks to support mental and physical health.

Honeymoon Israel is an equal opportunity employer committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. We strive for our team to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage candidates of all cultural, racial, religious, gender, and sexual identities to apply.