Senior Major Gifts Strategist: Donor Partnerships & Impact

Native Forward Scholars Fund; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Native Forward Scholars Fund is seeking a Major Gifts Officer to identify, cultivate, solicit, and secure major gifts while expanding relationships with donors and supporters in Oregon and beyond. The role focuses on developing strategies to bring in new philanthropic partners, renewals, upgrades, and multi-year commitments.

The officer will manage a diverse portfolio of prospects, coordinate tailored engagement plans, and provide revenue forecasts to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years in major gifts or related fundraising.
• Proven ability to cultivate, solicit, and close gifts.
• Experience managing donor portfolios and individualized solicitation plans.
• Ability to engage senior executives, board members, and donors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute major gift strategy to meet revenue goals.
• Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors.
• Lead solicitations for outright gifts, multi-year commitments, and endowments.
• Prepare compelling proposals linking donor interests to organizational priorities.
• Maintain accurate donor records and provide regular revenue forecasts.

Skills

Donor cultivation

Relationship building

Strategic planning

Executive engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Blackbaud

CRM systems

Job description

Native Forward Scholars Fund is seeking a Major Gifts Officer to identify, cultivate, solicit, and secure major gifts while expanding relationships with donors and supporters in Oregon and beyond. The role focuses on developing strategies to bring in new philanthropic partners, renewals, upgrades, and multi-year commitments.

The officer will manage a diverse portfolio of prospects, coordinate tailored engagement plans, and provide revenue forecasts to leadership.