Major Gifts Officer - Central

Wounded Warrior Project; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wounded Warrior Project is seeking a Major Gifts Officer to enhance fundraising efforts and engage with high net worth individuals. This full-time role involves cultivating donor relationships, managing a portfolio, and articulating the mission of empowering veterans. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to making a difference.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid work schedule

Full medical, dental, and vision coverage

Competitive pay and performance incentives

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Five years of fundraising or sales experience.
• Five years of experience in major donor cultivation and stewardship.
• Two years of experience with Salesforce or similar CRM.

Responsibilities

• Drive the growth of a portfolio of major and prospective donors.
• Articulate WWP’s history, mission, vision, and programs to potential funding sources.
• Track communications within Salesforce CRM to prioritize fundraising strategies.

Skills

Business acumen

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Discretion

Understanding of WWP’s mission

Knowledge of military and veteran service organizations

Self-starting attitude

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Ethical standards

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Major Gifts Officer - Central

Apply locations: Nashville, TN

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 6 Days Ago

Job requisition id: R13986

Great benefits. Competitive pay. We know these are some of the things people look for in a job.

If you’re the kind of person who believes that honoring and empowering our nation’s veterans is more than just a cause — that it’s a calling — then we’re ready to meet you.

When you join Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), you’re committing to making a difference. We make a commitment to you, too – helping you to find that spark, ignite your passion to serve, and embark on a career with meaning and purpose.

At WWP, we recognize our mission cannot be accomplished without our talented teammates, which is why we’re proud to offer benefits such as:

• A flexible hybrid work schedule (three days in the office, two days’ work from home)
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for both teammates AND family members
• Competitive pay and performance incentives
• A fun, mission-focused, and collaborative team environment

A mission that matters is just the beginning, so if you’re ready to get started, we’re ready for you.

The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Major Gifts Specialist is a member of WWP’s fundraising team. The Major Gifts Specialist steward a portfolio of major gift donors and new prospects. They identify, cultivate, and solicit high net worth individuals through ongoing personal contact, emphasizing in-person meetings and cultivation events. They share in the financial goal of the Major Gifts team and are responsible for generating revenue from various channels such as cash, stock gifts, and deferred gifts.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Drive the growth of a portfolio of major and prospective donors.
2. Articulate effectively, verbally and in writing, WWP’s history, mission, vision, and programs to potential funding sources.
3. Ensure portfolio is properly balanced for effective moves management.
4. Track communications within Salesforce CRM to prioritize relationship-based fundraising strategies.
5. Represent WWP and speak to community audiences, organizations, and donors.
6. Travel to meet with existing and prospective donors to support program objectives.
7. Establish effective working relationships and collaborate with WWP teammates across the organization, including Communications, Marketing, Programs, and Resource Development teams.
8. Provide monthly and quarterly revenue projections and forecasts for the portfolio.
9. Develop appropriate cultivation strategies.
10. Move potential donors toward solicitation and closure in a timely manner.
11. Create personalized donor communications such as proposals, stewardship reports, and updates.
12. Utilize wealth screening, research, and networks to identify prospective major donors.
13. Attend and participate in required training and meetings.
14. Other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Strong business acumen and data analysis skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and relationship-building ability.
• Effective communication of technical information.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Discretion handling confidential information.
• Understanding of WWP’s mission, values, programs, and services.
• Knowledge of military and veteran service organizations.
• High energy, self-starting attitude.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• High ethical standards and professionalism.
• Mission-driven and collaborative.

EXPERIENCE

Requirements

• Five years of fundraising or sales experience.
• Five years of experience in major donor cultivation and stewardship.
• Two years of experience with Salesforce or similar CRM.

Preferences

• Three years of experience in non-profit organizations.

EDUCATION

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURE

None required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Office environment; temperature-controlled.
• May participate in events under varying weather conditions.
• Up to 75% travel (local and regional).
• May require lifting up to 50 pounds.

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Wounded Warrior Project is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Note: WWP does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms without a written agreement. Resumes submitted without such an agreement will be the property of WWP, and no fee will be paid if the candidate is hired through these means.

About Us

Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) is a veterans service organization dedicated to empowering, employing, and engaging wounded veterans. Since 2003, WWP has supported over half a million warriors and their families, many of whom are veterans themselves.