Senior Major Gifts Officer

Earthjustice; New York (NY); On-site; USD 138,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Earthjustice is seeking a Senior Major Gifts Officer I to lead donor cultivation and fundraising efforts in New York City. This role involves developing strategies for major gifts, managing donor relationships, and achieving significant fundraising goals to support environmental justice initiatives.

Qualifications

• At least seven years’ related work experience in fundraising.
• Experience soliciting and closing $100k gifts from individuals.
• Ability to design and implement fundraising initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for donor cultivation and stewardship.
• Expand Earthjustice’s profile in New York City through networking.
• Manage a portfolio of major donors with a fundraising goal of $2 million per year.

Skills

Knowledge of New York City’s philanthropic community

Self-starter

Collaborative

Well-developed communication skills

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities

Sensitivity to diverse cultures

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Donor databases

Job description

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This range is provided by Earthjustice. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$138,500.00/yr - $170,900.00/yr

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:

Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization. We take on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health; to preserve magnificent places and wildlife; to advance clean energy; and to combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups, supporters, individuals and communities to engage the critical environmental issues of our time, and bring about positive change. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer.

Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections. We achieve this by hiring people who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. Our headquarters are in San Francisco with offices in Anchorage, Juneau, Los Angeles, Tallahassee, Honolulu, New York, Philadelphia, Denver, Seattle, Bozeman, and Washington, DC.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Major Gifts Officer I (SMGO) develops and implements strategies for the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors capable of making a major gift ($100k over three years). They will be charged with expanding Earthjustice’s profile in New York City through networking, outreach, and partnership with Volunteer leadership. They will conduct initial exploratory meetings with donors and prospects to determine capacity and interest for major giving, and build and manage a portfolio of major donors. They will be responsible for an eventual minimum fundraising goal of $2 million per year.

The SMGO understands and applies complex principles of developing donor strategies. They will be responsible for direct asks for Earthjustice’s priorities to meet funding needs. They can discuss assets and listen for opportunities for gifts of assets or other non-cash gifts, and can confidentially discuss planned giving opportunities. The SMGO will build constructive and effective relationships, involve and engage appropriate partners in Development, keeping them apprised of interactions, issues and/or concerns, and address questions as needed. They are capable of featuring the organizational priorities in detailed terms, understand project Budgets, and may build proposals utilizing this knowledge. They will be required to use Earthjustice’s donor database and may develop proposals.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of and experience working within New York City’s philanthropic community.
• Self-starter with ability to navigate multi-level structures and stakeholders.
• Collaborative, and with experience working with organizational leadership.
• Ability to absorb and synthesize complex program information and translate into a compelling case for donors.
• Well-developed written and oral communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of current trends in charitable giving, particularly in the areas of major gifts and planned giving.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and some experience with donor databases.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement fundraising initiatives including cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
• Aptitude to determine an individual’s interest, capacity, and inclination to help Earthjustice meet its goals, and act appropriately to tie those interests with Earthjustice’s work.
• Ability to accurately assess situations with informal or incomplete information and make good decisions based on analysis, experience, and judgment; maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to skillfully prioritize and manage a portfolio and juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort working independently and as a team member with initiative and flexibility.
• Sense of humor is desired.
• Demonstrates an awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds and orientations.
• Contributes to the creation of a diverse, equitable and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree and at least seven years’ related work experience in fundraising or equivalent.
• Experience using effective interpersonal skills, listening, diplomacy, and tact to build strong relationships with donors, volunteers, and all levels of staff.
• Experience soliciting and closing $100k gifts from individuals.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits that are comprehensive and competitive. We also offer an extremely congenial work environment and a casual dress code.

Salary is based on experience and location.

Salary range in New York City: $149,300 - $165,900

Salary range in New Haven, CT: $134,500 - $149,400

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

Earthjustice is driven by a passion for justice, inclusion, partnership and excellence. Our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and to maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the position.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Earthjustice has retained the services of ThinkingAhead Executive Search. Please submit your resume and expression of interest to:Chris Spagnola at [e-mail] and Jessica Martinez at [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development, Strategy/Planning, and Public Relations

• Industries

  Law Practice, Non-profit Organizations, and Conservation Programs

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