Major Gifts & Capital Campaign Officer

Friends of Holly Hill Farm is at a pivotal midpoint in our capital campaign to secure our future, expand our community footprint, and deepen our agricultural and educational programming. We are seeking a strategic, highly entrepreneurial Major Gifts & Capital Campaign Officer (20 hours/week) to drive the next phase of our campaign and bolster our annual major donor pipeline. As a key partner to the Executive Director and fundraising committees, you will manage our major donor pipeline, convert campaign prospects into investors, and design intimate stewardship experiences right here on the soil. If you are a seasoned fundraiser who balances high-level strategic planning with a hands-on, community-first work ethic, we want you on our team. Job Title: Major Gifts & Capital Campaign Officer Position Type: Part-time (20 hours per week) evenings and weekends required Location: Hybrid (Remote flexibility with regular required on-farm presence for donor visits and events) Reports To: Executive Director Key Responsibilities Lead the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of a dedicated portfolio of individual major gift prospects and capital campaign donors. Establish clear, data-driven moves management strategies to transition annual donors into multi-year capital campaign pledge-makers. Partner directly with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and Campaign Committees to prepare for and execute high-value donor solicitations. Personally solicit major gifts and multi-year pledges aligned with campaign financial targets. Coordinate immersive cultivation opportunities, including individual farm tours, donor meetings, calls, and exclusive campaign-specific events. Craft highly personalized, compelling, and timely proposals, pledge agreements, and campaign communications. Work with the development and communications staff to collaborate on donor activities and enhance strategy throughout all development efforts. Stewardship & Infrastructure Build and nurture strong, ongoing relationships with donors. Develop and manage meaningful donor stewardship opportunities and experiences that deepen engagement, strengthen relationships, and demonstrate the impact of their philanthropic support. Author persuasive gift proposals, customized pledge agreements, progress updates, and personalized acknowledgment letters that connect donors to tangible farm outcomes. Maintain accurate donor records and campaign tracking logs to regularly report on campaign progress to leadership. Requirements & Qualifications Experience: 5+ years of proven fundraising experience in the non-profit sector, with a track record of securing major gifts. Prior experience navigating a capital campaign cycle is highly preferred. Communication Skills: Exceptional active listening and interpersonal skills. Ability to speak passionately and authentically with diverse stakeholders—from corporate philanthropists to local community leaders. Writing Excellence: Superior written communication skills to draft persuasive proposals, compelling case statements, and deeply personal gratitude letters. Work Style: A highly organized, self-motivated professional who thrives in a nimble, small-team environment. Comfortable balancing remote strategic work with the active, dynamic setting of a working farm.Willingness to perform high level strategic work through hands‑on execution and details Mission Alignment: Deep, genuine resonance with our core pillars: organic agriculture, local food systems, environmental conservation, and youth education. Foster and protect a culture grounded in kindness, respect, hard work, and shared responsibility, where thoughtful communication, mutual support, and pride in the farm’s work are part of how the team operates every day. #J-18808-Ljbffr Friends of Holly Hill Farm