National Major Gifts Officer

iMentor; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Major Gifts Officer to spearhead their fundraising efforts. This pivotal role involves building and managing relationships with high net-worth donors, ensuring the organization meets its ambitious fundraising goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in donor-centered fundraising, excellent communication skills, and a passion for making a difference in education equity. Join a dynamic team committed to transforming the lives of students through mentorship and support. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical and Dental Coverage

Paid Annual Vacation

401K Match

Professional Development

Pre-tax Commuter Benefits

Wellness Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 8+ years of fundraising experience with a focus on major gifts.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 50-100 major donors and cultivate relationships.
• Conduct research to identify new prospects for sustainable giving.

Skills

Fundraising Experience

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

National Major Gifts Officer

New York, NY / External Office – National Development / Full-Time / Hybrid

iMentor is seeking a Major Gifts Officer to serve as a front-line fundraiser to lead efforts to systematically target, cultivate and solicit prospects and individual donors at the five and six-figure level. The role will join our six-person National Development Team (headquartered in New York City) and will become a key player in expanding our individual giving revenue stream. This position will report into the Managing Director of Development. The Major Gifts Officer will be responsible for implementing the National Development team’s annual plan around individual giving, while supporting the behind-the-scenes activities required to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward high net worth philanthropists. The Major Gifts Officer will build a portfolio of people with capacity to give $10K+ gifts that will contribute to our goal of raising $2.5M from individual supporters. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with extensive donor-centered fundraising experience, a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with internal partners, and a deep belief in iMentor’s mission. The candidate must be entrepreneurial and an enthusiastic contributor in implementing the vision, strategy, and direction of the individual revenue stream.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a personal portfolio of approximately 50-100 major donors with an emphasis on multi-year commitments.
• Identify new prospects by conducting research with iMentor prospecting tools and in partnership with prospecting consultant to contribute to sustainable individual giving.
• Serve as a primary strategist and central relationship manager of donors in the portfolio while systematically deepening engagement and retaining and upgrading their year-over-year support.
• Work alongside the Managing Director of Development to support the planning of small cultivation events and the build-out of org-wide giving circles to attract and steward donors.
• Execute on general fundraising operations and stewardship of individual donors and prospects by capturing relevant donor, prospect, and moves management information in Salesforce.
• Travel to meet with donors as necessary, majority locally and throughout the tri-state area.
• Leverage resources from the national development team (decks, emails, grant proposals, etc., cross-team meetings) that enable strong engagement opportunities for donors and prospects.
• Establish a strong external and inspiring fundraising pitch that attracts new donors to support our work.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of fundraising experience
• Experience launching, growing, and/or managing a high net-worth portfolio
• Excellent written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate clear, persuasive, and concise thoughts
• Strong contributor within team environments
• Entrepreneurial spirit with ability to work independently to hit goals and achieve success
• Flexible and adaptive to effectively work towards new opportunities
• Experience working in Salesforce systems a plus
• Quick learner who demonstrates an eagerness to continually strengthen their understanding of iMentor’s work and seeks to hone communication skills
• Deep commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and aligned in thought and action with iMentor's values
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory fingerprinting and criminal background check, conducted by the Division of Human Resources at the New York City Department of Education

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary $110,000 - $120,000 based on experience
• Up to 100% employer funded comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• 18 days paid annual vacation (increasing annually to 21, 23, 25), 13 paid holidays + your birthday + one floating holiday, iMentor closed between Christmas and New Year’s Day, plus 6-7 sick days annually
• 401K match up to 4%
• Every staff member is eligible for organization-sponsored professional development annually
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Dependent care and health care flexible spending plans
• 1 hour of wellness time off per week for wellness activities of your choosing
• 9 weeks of paid parental leave
• Location Note: Must be in self-funded commutable distance to our NYC office, 199 Water Street and follow iMentor’s in-person work policy (designated days in person - currently two per week).

About iMentor iMentor believes that all students deserve an equitable chance to pursue their ambitions. Our program builds authentic mentoring relationships in order to bring greater equity to our students’ educational journeys. Through these long-term relationships, first-generation, students of color from underserved communities increase their access to the knowledge, experiences, and resources required to succeed in college or their post-secondary pathway of choice, and to pursue their career ambitions. By partnering with public schools serving primarily first-generation college students and providing every student in the school with a mentor, iMentor supports students’ post-secondary journeys with a level of depth and personalization that cannot be matched by traditional advising models. iMentor’s students are 37% more likely to enroll in college and are graduating college at double the rates of their peers. Since inception, iMentor has created and supported 38,000 mentoring relationships.

iMentor’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion We believe that people of all backgrounds deserve equal access to educational opportunities. Recognizing that our country’s history of racism and systemic oppression continues to drive educational disparities for students of color, we give special focus to addressing the economic and racial divides that impact the communities we serve. We are committed to the collective work and intentional investment necessary to consistently move in the direction of educational equity and inclusion. Learn more at www.iMentor.org.

How to Apply Visit www.imentor.org/jobs to submit a resume and detailed cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for this position. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. iMentor is an Equal Opportunity Employer