Major and Special Gift Officer

Major and Special Gift Officer Reporting to the Vice President, Individual Giving, the new role of Major and Special Gifts Officer will enable Helen Keller to say yes to an emerging group of donor advisories and donors who are emergency‑driven supporting specific programs and efforts, rising to the challenge of counteracting US foreign aid cuts with their own philanthropy. This position will enable the team to steward these rising donors and donor advisories well, assure the potential for our retaining some who would be open to the idea of continued support, increase proposal submissions, shorten response time, and steward those donors with the greatest potential for retention. About us Helen Keller International delivers the essential building blocks of good health, sound nutrition, and clear vision. We work in 20 countries—across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the United States to ensure every person has the opportunity to reach their true potential. About you Candidates who have been part of a development team and are ready to take their career to the next level by managing their own portfolio of donors will find this position especially interesting. The Officer will have the support of a team and coaching from colleagues with extensive major gifts experience. We see you as bringing a college degree plus a minimum of 3 years directly relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in fundraising, development operations, advancement services, customer service or related field, particularly in a nonprofit environment. Experience with a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system is required. In return we offer hybrid working (2 days a week in our New York office) and a salary of $68,000 to $102,000 + benefits. Please click through for a full job announcement and the email address to send us your CV. #J-18808-Ljbffr Association of Fundraising Professionals