Senior Major Gifts Officer

Syndicatebleu; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading New York cultural institution is searching for a Senior Major Gifts Officer to enhance their major donor program. This role involves managing a portfolio of high-capacity donors and securing major gifts of at least $25K annually, with expectations to raise approximately $10M annually. The ideal candidate will have 8–10 years of fundraising experience, a Bachelor's degree, and strong communication skills. The position is based in New York City and is crucial for the institution's continued growth.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of fundraising experience.
• Proven success closing 5-, 6-, and 7-figure gifts.
• Experience with NYC philanthropic and cultural institutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of ~150 high-net-worth households.
• Conduct 60–80+ in-person donor meetings annually.
• Secure major, restricted, and campaign gifts.
• Develop tailored fundraising strategies and proposals.
• Identify and qualify new donor prospects.
• Track donor activity accurately in Raiser’s Edge.
• Represent the organization at donor events.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strategic thinking

Collaboration skills

Results-driven mentality

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Similar CRM

Job description

A leading New York City cultural institution is seeking a Senior Major Gifts Officer to support the growth of its major donor program, raising approximately $10M annually. This role manages a portfolio of high-capacity donors and prospects and securing six and seven figure gifts.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of ~150 high-net-worth households with capacity for $25K+ annual gifts and $1M+ capital gift
• Conduct 60–80+ in-person donor meetings annually to cultivate, solicit, and steward gifts
• Secure six and seven-figure major, restricted, and campaign gifts
• Develop tailored fundraising strategies, proposals, and donor communications
• Identify and qualify new prospects in partnership with prospect research
• Track donor activity accurately in Raiser’s Edge
• Represent the organization at donor events and engagements, including evenings

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
• 8–10+ years of fundraising experience
• Proven success closing 5-, 6-, and 7-figure gifts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge or similar CRM
• Strategic, collaborative, and results-driven
• NYC philanthropic and cultural institution experience strongly preferred