Major Gifts Officer: Donor Portfolio Growth

Outreach; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Wellness days

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Outreach is seeking a Major Gift Officer in a full-time capacity to cultivate and manage relationships with major donors and high-capacity prospects. You will oversee a portfolio of 75–100 donors, developing personalized strategies and pursuing multi-year commitments to fuel Outreach's mission.

Key responsibilities include front-line fundraising, meetings with donors, and collaboration with executive leadership to deepen engagement and grow revenue.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years in major gifts or nonprofit fundraising.
• Proven success cultivating, soliciting, and closing significant gifts.
• Experience managing a portfolio and achieving fundraising goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage and engage a portfolio of 75–100 major donors and prospects.
• Develop individualized strategies for identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Work toward annual major-gift revenue goals of $1.25M–$1.75M+ through gifts and multi-year commitments.
• Build long-term donor relationships aligned with Outreach's mission and growth.
• Lead face-to-face meetings, tailored proposals, and gift solicitations.

Skills

Donor relationships

Solicitation

Stewardship

Portfolio management

CRM experience

Communication

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Outreach is seeking a Major Gift Officer in a full-time capacity to cultivate and manage relationships with major donors and high-capacity prospects. You will oversee a portfolio of 75–100 donors, developing personalized strategies and pursuing multi-year commitments to fuel Outreach's mission.

Key responsibilities include front-line fundraising, meetings with donors, and collaboration with executive leadership to deepen engagement and grow revenue.