Strategic Major Gifts Officer

Easter Seals; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals DC MD VA seeks a Major Gifts Officer in Silver Spring, MD, to advance development efforts by building relationships with high-net-worth individuals and managing a donor portfolio. The role involves collaborating with leadership to expand corporate and foundation giving and to coordinate fundraising plans.

You will track donors in Raiser's Edge, execute solicitations, and steward relationships while working with the development team to meet annual goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; master's preferred for advanced fundraising responsibilities.
• Proven track record in major gifts and donor stewardship.
• Experience building relationships with high-net-worth individuals and foundations.

Responsibilities

• Identify major gift prospects and assess capacity and interest.
• Cultivate and solicit donors to advance fundraising goals.
• Steward major gift donors and develop ongoing engagement plans.
• Track prospects and donor contacts using organization tools.

Skills

Donor relationships

Prospect research

Portfolio management

Donor stewardship

Solicitation

Team collaboration

Data tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Job description

Easterseals DC MD VA seeks a Major Gifts Officer in Silver Spring, MD, to advance development efforts by building relationships with high-net-worth individuals and managing a donor portfolio. The role involves collaborating with leadership to expand corporate and foundation giving and to coordinate fundraising plans.

You will track donors in Raiser's Edge, execute solicitations, and steward relationships while working with the development team to meet annual goals.