Major Gifts Officer - West (Los Angeles, CA)

Wounded Warrior Project (Hq); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Major Gifts Specialist to join their dynamic fundraising team. This role is pivotal in managing relationships with major donors and prospects, focusing on identifying and cultivating high net worth individuals. The Major Gifts Specialist will be responsible for generating revenue through various channels, including cash and deferred gifts, while emphasizing personal connections and in-person meetings. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the non-profit sector, driving financial growth and supporting the mission of the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required.
• Five years of fundraising or sales experience is a must.

Responsibilities

• Steward a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects.
• Identify, cultivate, and solicit high net worth individuals.

Skills

Fundraising

Sales

Donor Cultivation

Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Salesforce

CRM Database

Job description

The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Major Gifts Specialist is a member of WWP’s fundraising team. The Major Gifts Specialist stewards a portfolio of major gift donors and new prospects. The Major Gifts Specialist identifies, cultivates, and solicits high net worth individuals through ongoing personal contact with strong emphasis on in-person meetings and cultivation events. The Major Gifts Specialist shares in the financial goal of the Major Gifts team and is responsible for generating revenue from different revenue channels such as cash, gifts of stock, and deferred gifts.

EDUCATION

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree. Equivalent combination of education, experience, training, or certification may be considered in lieu of degree.

EXPERIENCE

Requirements

• Five years of fundraising or sales experience.
• Five years of demonstrated achievement identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donors.
• Two years of experience working with Salesforce or similar CRM database.

Preferences

• Three years of experience working in non-profit organization.