Major Gifts Officer: Donor Engagement & Growth

IDEA; Santa Clara (CA); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

IDEA is seeking a Major Gifts Officer in Santa Clara, CA to cultivate major donors and drive revenue for its mission. You will manage a portfolio of donors, craft personalized engagement plans, and coordinate with regional leadership to advance fundraising goals.

Role requires at least a bachelor’s degree and 5 years of nonprofit fundraising experience, with strong proposal writing and donor stewardship skills. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; CFRE certification is preferred.
• 5 years fundraising experience for nonprofit organizations.
• Proven ability to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward high-net-worth donors.
• Experience writing proposals, reports, and donor communications.
• Ability to travel within the region and nationally as needed.

Responsabilités

• Manage a portfolio of major donors and qualified prospects.
• Develop and implement donor identification, cultivation, and stewardship strategies.
• Solicit major gifts through personalized outreach and proposals.
• Collaborate with regional leadership and fund development teams.
• Prepare and present proposals, reports, and impact updates to donors.
• Maintain accurate records of donor activities.

Connaissances

Relationship building

Donor solicitation

Portfolio management

Prospect identification

Formation

Bachelor’s degree

CFRE certification preferred

Outils

Salesforce

CRM software

Description du poste

IDEA is seeking a Major Gifts Officer in Santa Clara, CA to cultivate major donors and drive revenue for its mission. You will manage a portfolio of donors, craft personalized engagement plans, and coordinate with regional leadership to advance fundraising goals.

Role requires at least a bachelor’s degree and 5 years of nonprofit fundraising experience, with strong proposal writing and donor stewardship skills. Travel may be required.