Strategic Major Gifts Officer

IDEA; Saddle Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEA (Islamic Development & Empowerment in America) seeks a Major Gifts Officer to manage donor relationships and grow a major gifts pipeline. You will identify, cultivate and solicit high-impact donors, coordinating with regional teams and leadership to advance fundraising objectives and community impact.

The role emphasizes personalized engagement, proposals, and timely stewardship, with responsibilities spanning events, donor reporting, and strategic donor communications in the Saddle Brook,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; CFRE certification preferred.
• 5 years fundraising experience for nonprofit organizations.
• Experience working with high net-worth individuals, families, and businesses.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of major donors and qualified prospects.
• Develop and implement donor identification, cultivation and stewardship strategies.
• Lead and support solicitation efforts and personalized outreach with leadership support.
• Create engagement plans and revenue targets in collaboration with the Regional Manager.

Skills

Relationship management

Donor cultivation

Prospect identification

Written communication

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Salesforce

ClickUp

Job description

IDEA (Islamic Development & Empowerment in America) seeks a Major Gifts Officer to manage donor relationships and grow a major gifts pipeline. You will identify, cultivate and solicit high-impact donors, coordinating with regional teams and leadership to advance fundraising objectives and community impact.

The role emphasizes personalized engagement, proposals, and timely stewardship, with responsibilities spanning events, donor reporting, and strategic donor communications in the Saddle Brook,