Senior Major Gifts & Donor Relations Lead

Conservative Partnership Institute; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Conservative Partnership Institute seeks a Major Gift Officer to advance fundraising through high-touch donor engagement and strategic outreach in Washington, DC. The role reports to senior leadership and partners with the External Affairs Team to drive major gifts and sustained support.

You will manage a portfolio of 125–175 donors, travel extensively, craft targeted proposals, and coordinate with Development, Communications, and AFL leadership to communicate mission, track activities, and

Qualifications

• Experience in major gifts fundraising or equivalent donor relations role.
• Ability to manage a large donor portfolio with strategic planning.
• Strong communication, presentation, and proposal development skills.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage a portfolio of 125 – 175 current and prospective donors.
• Extensive travel to meet with current and prospective donors.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of AFL’s mission and priorities.
• Communicate AFL’s mission and work persuasively to donors.
• Conduct frequent in-person meetings and high-touch communications with donors.
• Craft targeted proposals for donors aligning with AFL action and impact.
• Plan and execute fundraising strategies to increase donor engagement and giving.
• Identify new prospective donors and engage in cultivation efforts.
• Assist in creating high-caliber proposals and materials demonstrating impact.
• Track donor engagement activities in the CRM accurately.
• Collaborate with the Development Team, Communications Team, and AFL Leadership.

Skills

Donor stewardship

Relationship building

Proposal writing

Strategic fundraising

Communication

Travel readiness

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Conservative Partnership Institute seeks a Major Gift Officer to advance fundraising through high-touch donor engagement and strategic outreach in Washington, DC. The role reports to senior leadership and partners with the External Affairs Team to drive major gifts and sustained support.

You will manage a portfolio of 125–175 donors, travel extensively, craft targeted proposals, and coordinate with Development, Communications, and AFL leadership to communicate mission, track activities, and