Major Gifts Officer — Remote, High-Impact Giving

Wateraid; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Holidays & PTO

Job summary

WaterAid America, Inc. is seeking a Major Gifts Officer to grow a donor portfolio and secure high-value gifts. You will manage a portfolio starting at the $5,000 level, cultivate relationships, and close high five-figure to low six-figure gifts.

The role emphasizes storytelling, donor stewardship, and collaboration across WaterAid America and the global WaterAid federation. The position is remote across the United States, with responsibilities spanning portfolio management, moves management, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent fundraising background.
• Proven track record closing high and multi-year gifts.
• Experience managing donor lifecycles and using moves management.

Responsibilities

• Generate philanthropic revenue from donors and prospects.
• Manage donors starting at the $5,000 level and steward across lifecycle.
• Develop personalized donor strategies and conduct donor meetings.
• Secure five-figure to six-figure gifts and prepare compelling proposals.
• Maintain donor records and prepare reports in Salesforce.
• Collaborate with teams to advance revenue priorities.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Portfolio management

Donor cultivation

Salesforce experience

Communication skills

Project management

AI in fundraising

Donor communications

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

WaterAid America, Inc. is seeking a Major Gifts Officer to grow a donor portfolio and secure high-value gifts. You will manage a portfolio starting at the $5,000 level, cultivate relationships, and close high five-figure to low six-figure gifts.

The role emphasizes storytelling, donor stewardship, and collaboration across WaterAid America and the global WaterAid federation. The position is remote across the United States, with responsibilities spanning portfolio management, moves management, and