Major Gifts Officer (Remote Considered)

American Prairie; Bozeman (MT); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

American Prairie seeks a Philanthropy Officer to cultivate a portfolio of 80–120 donors and prospects, focusing on $50,000+ gifts. You will work with the team across Philanthropy and Marketing to grow a strong donor pipeline and advance major and planned gifts.

In this role you’ll manage donor records in Salesforce, conduct in-person and virtual visits, and collaborate on events and campaigns. Travel and flexible hours are expected to support donor engagement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years philanthropy experience, including personal solicitation of major gifts.
• Record of securing gifts at the $25,000-$100,000 level and growth toward larger asks.
• Strong discovery, cultivation, and moves management capabilities.
• Willingness to travel ~15–25% and work non-traditional hours.

Responsibilities

• Manages a portfolio of donors/prospects using a moves management approach with events, visits, calls, and emails.
• Leads discovery outreach to qualify prospects and advance cultivation and solicitation.
• Prepares and presents gift proposals with senior staff for larger asks.
• Develops knowledge of American Prairie’s programs, including Forever Wild, for donor updates.
• Collaborates with Philanthropy Operations, Marketing, and Salesforce to identify prospects and track activity.

Skills

Philanthropy experience

Moves management

Communication

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

American Prairie seeks a Philanthropy Officer to cultivate a portfolio of 80–120 donors and prospects, focusing on $50,000+ gifts. You will work with the team across Philanthropy and Marketing to grow a strong donor pipeline and advance major and planned gifts.

In this role you’ll manage donor records in Salesforce, conduct in-person and virtual visits, and collaborate on events and campaigns. Travel and flexible hours are expected to support donor engagement.