Remote Major Gifts Officer — Grow Donor Impact

Forest Home, Inc.; Yuma (AZ); Remote; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest Home, Inc. seeks a passionate Major Gift Officer to cultivate and solicit major donors, growing Forest Home's mission through personalized engagement and strategic fundraising.

You will manage a portfolio of high-capacity donors, lead all stages of the donor cycle, and collaborate with the Annual Fund Coordinator to move donors toward mid-to-major gifts and planned giving. Strong ministry alignment and fundraising discipline are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of major gift fundraising experience.
• Demonstrated success securing individual gifts of $70,000+ and growing a donor portfolio year over year.
• Committed follower of Jesus Christ with alignment to Forest Home's values.
• Strong presentation skills for individuals and groups; excellent written communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 250 major donors and prospects, building authentic, long-term relationships.
• Lead every stage of the donor cycle: identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, follow-up, stewardship, and recognition.
• Develop individual cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans for each donor.
• Conduct weekly face-to-face visits, virtual meetings, and calls with donors.
• Open new relationships through targeted prospect lists, referrals, and networking.
• Host on-site camp tours for donors and prospects.

Skills

Major gift fundraising experience

Donor relationships

Presentation skills

Written communication

Self-motivated

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

CFRE certification

Tools

Bloomerang

DonorSearch

Job description

Forest Home, Inc. seeks a passionate Major Gift Officer to cultivate and solicit major donors, growing Forest Home's mission through personalized engagement and strategic fundraising.

You will manage a portfolio of high-capacity donors, lead all stages of the donor cycle, and collaborate with the Annual Fund Coordinator to move donors toward mid-to-major gifts and planned giving. Strong ministry alignment and fundraising discipline are essential.