Major Gifts Officer (AEI)

American Enterprise Institute; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

American Enterprise Institute in Washington, DC seeks a results-oriented Major Gifts Officer with a proven track record in donor relations, solicitation, and strategy development. The role focuses on growing philanthropy to support AEI's public policy work and thought leadership.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable building long-term relationships with donors, articulating AEI's priorities, and working with the development team to implement fundraising strategies across the East Coast and

Qualifications

• Track record with external relationship building, solicitation and strategy development.
• Experience in major gifts or fundraising in a policy or think tank context.
• Ability to identify and cultivate donors to advance programmatic priorities.

Skills

External relationship building

Solicitation

Strategy development

Job description

Founded more than 80 years ago, AEI’s community of scholars and supporters is committed to expanding liberty, increasing individual opportunity, and strengthening free enterprise. AEI is dedicated to tackling the nation’s greatest challenges and produces work that bolsters innovation, strengthens communities, defends our nation’s founding values, and revitalizes our country’s leadership role in the world.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) is a dynamic, non-partisan public policy think tank based in Washington, DC. AEI is seeking a results-oriented, entrepreneurial Major Gifts Officer with a long-standing interest in policy matters to add to the strength of its accomplished development team. The ideal candidate has a track record with external relationship building, solicitation, and strategy development. Preference is given for a candidate in greater Washington DC or on the East Coast, but qualified candidates residing in other locations close to a major metropolitan airport are also encouraged to apply.

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