Major Gifts Officer

Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Major Gifts Officer on behalf of a respected, mission-driven nonprofit organization in Lakeland, Florida . This is an exciting opportunity for a relationship-focused fundraising professional who is passionate about building authentic donor partnerships and advancing meaningful community impact. Reporting to the Development leadership team, the Major Gifts Officer will cultivate and strengthen relationships with individual donors, identify new philanthropic opportunities, and execute strategic engagement plans that support organizational growth and long-term fundraising success. Position Overview The ideal candidate is a confident communicator and natural relationship builder who thrives in a mission-driven environment. This individual will be responsible for managing a portfolio of individual supporters, developing personalized donor engagement strategies, collaborating with internal stakeholders, and representing the organization throughout the community. Success in this role requires emotional intelligence, strong organizational skills, excellent follow-through, and a genuine passion for connecting people with purpose. Key Responsibilities Manage and grow a portfolio of individual donors and prospective supporters through thoughtful cultivation and stewardship. Develop strategic donor engagement plans that increase philanthropic support and long-term relationships. Conduct donor meetings, networking opportunities, and outreach through in-person, virtual, and phone interactions. Partner with executive leadership and key stakeholders to identify giving opportunities and strengthen donor engagement strategies. Prepare customized proposals, impact updates, stewardship communications, and donor correspondence. Track donor activity, interactions, and fundraising progress within the organization's donor database. Analyze donor trends and engagement opportunities to help inform fundraising strategies and portfolio development. Support fundraising campaigns, community outreach initiatives, donor appreciation efforts, and special events. Represent the organization professionally with donors, community partners, and stakeholders. Maintain confidentiality while exercising sound judgment and professionalism in all donor interactions. Preferred Qualifications 3+ years of experience in major gifts, development, fundraising, donor relations, advancement, or nonprofit business development. Demonstrated success cultivating and stewarding high-value donor or client relationships. Experience utilizing donor databases, CRM systems, or comparable relationship management software. Salary: $55,000 annually Comprehensive medical and vision insurance 401(k) with employer match Paid time off and holidays Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative, mission-driven organization Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner. #J-18808-Ljbffr