Major Gifts Officer — Donor Partnerships (Hybrid)

ACLU Georgia; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The ACLU of Georgia is seeking a Senior Development Officer in Atlanta to cultivate and solicit major donors and foundations, managing a portfolio with gifts of $10,000 or more. You will coordinate grant writing, proposals, and donor communications, reporting to the Development Director.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in nonprofit fundraising, strong interpersonal skills, and proven revenue growth. The role requires some travel statewide and a hybrid work schedule supporting in-person and remote

Qualifications

• 5+ years of nonprofit fundraising experience, including major gifts.
• Proven track record of soliciting and closing gifts of $10,000 or more.
• Demonstrated success in achieving revenue goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 100 donors and foundations; cultivate, solicit, and steward each account.
• Contribute to grant writing and coordinate with program staff on proposals and reports.
• Inform donors about the organization’s work through updates and meetings.
• Develop and track donor plans to cultivate and solicit prospects in the portfolio.
• Maintain accurate CRM records of all interactions and meeting notes.
• Provide executive-level support with briefing materials for donor meetings.
• Prepare personalized proposals and stewardship reports for donors.
• Maintain deep knowledge of Georgia and national ACLU programs and activities.
• Attend ACLU-GA events as requested.
• Other duties as assigned by the Development Director.

Skills

Communication skills

CRM software

MS Office

Travel willingness

Tools

Salesforce

Blackbaud

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The ACLU of Georgia is seeking a Senior Development Officer in Atlanta to cultivate and solicit major donors and foundations, managing a portfolio with gifts of $10,000 or more. You will coordinate grant writing, proposals, and donor communications, reporting to the Development Director.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in nonprofit fundraising, strong interpersonal skills, and proven revenue growth. The role requires some travel statewide and a hybrid work schedule supporting in-person and remote