Strategic Major Gifts Officer – Central Region

K-LOVE & Air1; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401K with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

K-LOVE & Air1 is seeking a seasoned Major Gifts Fundraiser to advance donor relations and secure gifts in the Central Region. You will manage a portfolio and collaborate with ministry teams to expand impact through philanthropy.

The role requires strategic, donor-centered outreach, strong communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced nonprofit environment. Travel and in-person donor engagement are expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of donor development and fundraising experience in major and planned gift solicitations or transferable, client relations/development experience in similar industries.
• Demonstrated ability to listen to and understand the goals, interests, and passions of major gift donors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• High energy professional with the ability to influence philanthropic leaders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary major gift representative to a portfolio of 100-150 of the organization’s major gift donors.
• Generate a minimum of $3M annually in charitable gift contributions.
• Develop donor strategies to renew and upgrade gifts and move donors toward solicitation and closure.
• Record all activity in the donor’s data record and collaborate with teams to enhance donor relationships.
• Travel in the Central Region and participate in regional and national events.

Job description

K-LOVE & Air1 is seeking a seasoned Major Gifts Fundraiser to advance donor relations and secure gifts in the Central Region. You will manage a portfolio and collaborate with ministry teams to expand impact through philanthropy.

The role requires strategic, donor-centered outreach, strong communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced nonprofit environment. Travel and in-person donor engagement are expected.