Senior Major Gifts Officer — Remote, National Portfolio

Scion Staffing, Inc.; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 125,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Retirement plan with 6% employer match

Unlimited Flexible Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Scion Executive Search is partnering with a nonprofit to recruit a Major Gifts Officer. You will lead a national portfolio, cultivate high-capacity donors, and drive seven-figure commitments with a donor-first approach.

The role requires strategic fundraising, strong relationship-building, and data-driven decision making. The position is full-time and remote with 50% travel; candidates must reside in Seattle, WA or Los Angeles, CA, or nearby regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of frontline fundraising experience.
• Proven ability to manage a substantial seven-figure portfolio.
• Track record of securing six- and seven-figure gifts.
• Experience closing multi-year, planned, and recurring gifts.
• Knowledge of charitable giving vehicles and donor conversations.
• Experience in dispersed or collaborative fundraising environments.
• Proficient with CRM and donor management platforms.
• Strong MS Office skills and donor research tools.
• Experience with wealth screening or donor engagement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Major Gift fundraising and revenue growth for a national portfolio.
• Develop personalized engagement and stewardship strategies.
• Maintain high-touch donor relations through meetings, events, and communications.
• Collaborate across markets to coordinate donor strategies and introductions.
• Identify and qualify high-potential donors and funding partners.
• Track revenue, engagement, and portfolio performance in CRM.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Donor relations

CRM proficiency

Portfolio management

Data analysis

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

CRM tools

Donor analytics

Microsoft Office

Job description

Scion Executive Search is partnering with a nonprofit to recruit a Major Gifts Officer. You will lead a national portfolio, cultivate high-capacity donors, and drive seven-figure commitments with a donor-first approach.

The role requires strategic fundraising, strong relationship-building, and data-driven decision making. The position is full-time and remote with 50% travel; candidates must reside in Seattle, WA or Los Angeles, CA, or nearby regions.