Senior Major Gifts Officer – Arts Fundraising

Jobot; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Permanent Major Gifts Officer to lead our major gifts program within a nonprofit arts organization.

You will develop and manage a portfolio of major gift prospects, craft donor strategies, and build strong relationships with board members, leadership, and donors. The role includes proposal development, reporting on gifts, and collaborating with finance to track progress toward goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Nonprofit Management, or related field.
• 5+ years in major gifts fundraising, preferably in the arts.
• Proven track record of securing major gifts and meeting fundraising goals.
• Knowledge of prospect research, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Strong relationship-building with boards, leadership, and donors.
• Proficiency with fundraising software and databases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors.
• Collaborate with leadership to implement a comprehensive major gifts program.
• Conduct prospect research to identify potential major donors.
• Create donor strategies and tailor proposals to donor interests.
• Build relationships with board members, leadership, and donors.
• Represent the organization at events and meetings to communicate impact.
• Prepare proposals, presentations, and reports to secure major gifts.
• Track activity and progress toward fundraising goals.
• Coordinate with finance for accurate gift tracking and reporting.
• Stay current on major gifts fundraising trends in the arts.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Nonprofit Management, or related field

5+ years in major gifts fundraising, preferably in the arts

Proven track record of securing major gifts

Knowledge of prospect research, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship

Relationship-building with boards, leadership, donors

Fundraising software and databases

Job description

Jobot in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Permanent Major Gifts Officer to lead our major gifts program within a nonprofit arts organization.

You will develop and manage a portfolio of major gift prospects, craft donor strategies, and build strong relationships with board members, leadership, and donors. The role includes proposal development, reporting on gifts, and collaborating with finance to track progress toward goals.