Senior Major Gifts Officer – Campaign Growth

ADP, Inc.; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

403B Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Other fringe benefits

Job summary

The Bushnell is seeking a Major Gifts Officer to lead fundraising efforts in support of its Annual Fund and a $45 million campaign for its 100th anniversary. The role focuses on cultivating relationships, planning solicitations, and expanding donor participation.

The ideal candidate has a passion for the performing arts, a track record of soliciting gifts $10,000+ and strong communication skills. Evening/weekend hours may be required as part of fundraising activities.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred and 4-6 years of experience in the fundraising field.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.
• Ability to solicit gifts in the $10,000+ range.
• Proven ability to build and steward donor relationships.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gifts from individuals.
• Manage portfolio of approximately 100 households.
• Develop and execute donor engagement and stewardship strategies.
• Lead and mentor junior staff and align annual and major gifts efforts.
• Prepare donor profiles and research materials for solicitations.
• Plan and participate in donor events and campaigns.

Skills

Relationship-building

Donor engagement

Communication

Fundraising

Confidentiality

Initiative

Education

College degree preferred

Job description

The Bushnell is seeking a Major Gifts Officer to lead fundraising efforts in support of its Annual Fund and a $45 million campaign for its 100th anniversary. The role focuses on cultivating relationships, planning solicitations, and expanding donor participation.

The ideal candidate has a passion for the performing arts, a track record of soliciting gifts $10,000+ and strong communication skills. Evening/weekend hours may be required as part of fundraising activities.