Senior Major Gifts Officer - Donor Engagement & Campaigns

Sresdragons; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Richard's Episcopal School in Indianapolis seeks a Philanthropy Officer to lead major-gift fundraising, manage a growing donor portfolio, and drive the full lifecycle of giving. You will collaborate with the Advancement Team to coordinate donor outreach, support affinity groups, and contribute to a comprehensive campaign.

The role focuses on meeting donors, expanding giving, and ensuring stewardship across programs, with emphasis on ethical fundraising and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3–5+ years of fundraising experience, with at least 2 years in a donor-facing major-gifts role with a proven track record of closing 5-figure or larger gifts.
• Strong relationship-based approach with high-net-worth individuals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; detail-oriented and organized.
• Proficiency in CRM software and donor-tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of major-gift donors and prospects, with annual dollar goals and mutually agreed expectations.
• Meet with donors and prospects, dedicating about 75% of time to caseload management, donor meetings, and community engagement.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of giving: identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Renew, increase, and source new funding toward annual campaigns, endowment, and capital projects as applicable.
• Coordinate outreach across campaigns to avoid donor-outreach overlap.
• Support Alumni and affinity groups and collaborate with the Advancement Team.
• Track donor activity and moves in the CRM in conjunction with the Development Coordinator.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Veracross CRM

Communication

Portfolio management

Relationship building

Campaign coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Veracross CRM

Job description

St. Richard's Episcopal School in Indianapolis seeks a Philanthropy Officer to lead major-gift fundraising, manage a growing donor portfolio, and drive the full lifecycle of giving. You will collaborate with the Advancement Team to coordinate donor outreach, support affinity groups, and contribute to a comprehensive campaign.

The role focuses on meeting donors, expanding giving, and ensuring stewardship across programs, with emphasis on ethical fundraising and community engagement.