Senior Major Gifts Officer | Donor Strategy & Stewardship

American Public Media Group; Pasadena (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

American Public Media Group seeks a Major Gifts Officer to build relationships with major donors and prospects, targeting gifts over $10,000 for operating and program projects. The role involves prospect research, strategy development, proposals, and managing a ~150-donor portfolio with significant field meetings.

The position requires 3–5 years of major gift fundraising experience, a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and a track record of securing major and planned gifts.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of major gift fundraising experience.
• Proven track record in securing major and planned gifts.
• Knowledge of planned giving vehicles.
• Experience working with board members, volunteers, and content experts.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of donors and prospects; meet monthly metrics.
• Cultivate and solicit donors, deepening relationships with SCPR funding opportunities.
• Develop stewardship plans to strengthen donor relationships.
• Prepare plans, proposals, reports, and donor communications.
• Qualify new prospects to grow the donor pool.
• Support planned giving and Legacy Society expansion.
• Research and qualify major donor prospects to grow SCPR donor base.
• Document donor contacts in donor management software.
• Provide updates and reports on prospect management and fundraising results.
• Participate in major donor events locally and in southern California.

Skills

Donor cultivation

Donor solicitation

Prospect research

Communication skills

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

American Public Media Group seeks a Major Gifts Officer to build relationships with major donors and prospects, targeting gifts over $10,000 for operating and program projects. The role involves prospect research, strategy development, proposals, and managing a ~150-donor portfolio with significant field meetings.

The position requires 3–5 years of major gift fundraising experience, a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and a track record of securing major and planned gifts.