Senior Gift Officer — Major Donor Fundraising Lead

Smithsonian; Washington; On-site; USD 122,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives seeks a Gift Officer to advance fundraising initiatives by cultivating major donor relationships and managing a portfolio of high-capacity supporters in Washington, DC.

You will lead prospect strategies, solicit gifts, coordinate with leadership, and ensure compliance with policy while guiding a team.

This Trust Fund, in-person role offers comprehensive benefits and the chance to contribute to Smithsonian's Our Shared Future campaign.

Qualifications

• Requires mastery of professional fundraising techniques.
• Strong oral presentation and donor negotiation skills.
• Ability to develop written materials that recognize and encourage donors.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with diverse donors.

Responsibilities

• Program Management: Secures contributions from individuals, foundations, corporations, and other organizations; manages donor relationships; develops and executes engagement strategies; ensures adherence to policies.
• Prospect Management: Develops and manages prospect activity; expands portfolio and increases giving; records activity and coordinates with Advancement staff.
• Supervision: Provides leadership to the Advancement program and staff; oversees performance, training, and compliance with policies.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor Cultivation

Prospect Management

Job description

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives seeks a Gift Officer to advance fundraising initiatives by cultivating major donor relationships and managing a portfolio of high-capacity supporters in Washington, DC.

You will lead prospect strategies, solicit gifts, coordinate with leadership, and ensure compliance with policy while guiding a team.

This Trust Fund, in-person role offers comprehensive benefits and the chance to contribute to Smithsonian's Our Shared Future campaign.