Strategic Partnerships Advisor - Midwest & Mountain Region

STUDENTS FOR LIFE OF AMERICA INC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

STUDENTS FOR LIFE OF AMERICA INC is seeking a Major Gifts Officer in Denver, CO, to enhance support for the pro-life movement. This full-time position involves managing donor relationships, prospecting new supporters, and cultivating engagement through various communication methods.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office and possess strong communication and organizational skills. A positive attitude and a passion for the pro-life cause are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong communication skills with donors.
• Ability to work independently and with little direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage a supporter caseload and build relationships.
• Attend and host events for donor engagement.
• Track relationships with supporters using development databases.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Strong communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Budget management skills

Job description

Job Title: Major Gifts Officer

Location: Denver, CO

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000 per year

Overview of the Position

We are seeking a Major Gifts Officer, who will serve in a critical role to increase the support for our organization in your region. This position is critical for our general operations, working with current and prospective supporters and encouraging adult support of and participation in the pro‑life movement.

As a Major Gifts Officer, you will be responsible for prospecting, developing, and cultivating meaningful relationships with prospective and current supporters on your caseload through meetings, events, phone calls, emails, and handwritten thank‑you notes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a supporter caseload: find new prospects, research information, reach out for meetings (in person, by email, and by phone), and schedule meetings.
• Cultivate relationships with current SFLA and SFLAction supporters in the caseload and grow their support.
• Carefully track relationships with supporters and prospects in the SFLA and SFLAction development databases and submit progress reports to supervisor on a weekly basis.
• Identify and carry out strategies to best engage adult supporters.
• Attend and host events to represent Students for Life of America and Students for Life Action at the local, regional, and national capacity to meet new prospects and grow relationships with existing donors.
• Contact via email or text caseload donors and prospects when there is a large Pro‑Life Generation event in their area (President speaking, mobilization, National Pro‑Life Summit).
• Handwritten thank‑you notes.

Supportive Tasks

• Assist Development Team in coordinating events on the national and local scale.
• Organize and host a regional gala(s) and/or events.
• Participate in national fundraising campaigns.
• Assist in projects and the creation of materials.
• Attend program‑related events on campuses throughout the year.
• Maintain and spearhead designated Development Team project.
• Cards written and phone calls made weekly, along with other donor thank‑you touches made.
• Work with Development Team to create special donor gift campaigns for High Dollar (>$1,000) and Major Gifts (>$5,000) touches (e.g. Christmas Cards and gifts).

Position Details

• Full‑time salaried position, at least 40 hours per week. Days: Monday to Friday, 8:00a.m. to 5p.m. Hours can be somewhat flexible by request.
• Reports to the Major Gifts Manager and Director of Development. No supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Knowledge of grammar rules and use of the Oxford comma.
• Budget management skills – responsible for ordering supplies, covering travel expenses, etc.
• Ability to work independently and with little direct supervision.
• Strong communication skills with donors.
• Exemplary organization skills.
• Ability to multi‑task.
• Grant writing and/or event experience is a plus.
• Public speaking is a plus.

Who Are We Looking For

• Positive attitude, good problem‑solving skills, and passion for serving in the pro‑life field.
• Teachable to learn SFLA technologies and platforms.
• Self‑motivated, entrepreneurial spirit, expert multi‑tasker, maintain confidentiality, highly organized.
• Good with people in person and over the phone. Presents well at events.
• Ready to learn and grow in fundraising strategy.
• Ability to pivot quickly to changing plans, events, strategy.
• Manage SFLA and SFLAction overlapping narratives, projects, and programs.
• Goal‑oriented, as team and individual fundraising goals will be provided.

Physical Demands

• Operate technical equipment such as a computer and sit for extended periods.
• Withstand long periods of driving.
• Set up galas/local events, tables for conferences/events, and participate in local and national pro‑life marches.
• Lift up to 30 pounds.

Travel

80% of time (minimum of 2 trips a month).

Work Authorization

Must be able to successfully complete an I‑9.