Major Gifts Officer: Donor Growth & Stewardship

Minnesota Historical Society; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 71,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State employee insurance

Employer retirement contribution

Generous vacation and sick time

Additional paid holidays

Job summary

The Minnesota Historical Society is seeking a dedicated Major Gifts Officer to foster strong relationships with members and donors for our Donor Development Program. The officer will work to encourage, support, and sustain philanthropic relationships while upholding MNHS’s mission and standards.

Responsibilities include managing a portfolio of 120–150 prospects, providing ongoing stewardship, and meeting with longtime MNHS members and donors to advance fundraising goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience cultivating donors or major gifts.
• Six years of fundraising or sales experience in a moderately sized organization.
• Fundraising experience within a related non-profit environment.
• Demonstrated effectiveness working with donors.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and problematic situations tactfully and successfully.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team while independently carrying out institutional objectives.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, Google, and development software.
• Willingness and ability to travel.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Manage 120 to 150 prospects in the Society’s Donor Development Program;
• Provide ongoing stewardship for assigned donors;
• Meet with assigned long-time MNHS members and donors.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Donor relations

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The Minnesota Historical Society is seeking a dedicated Major Gifts Officer to foster strong relationships with members and donors for our Donor Development Program. The officer will work to encourage, support, and sustain philanthropic relationships while upholding MNHS’s mission and standards.

Responsibilities include managing a portfolio of 120–150 prospects, providing ongoing stewardship, and meeting with longtime MNHS members and donors to advance fundraising goals.