Philanthropy Officer (Major Gifts Officer)

Full-Time New York City/NJ candidates preferred. Remote applicants will be reviewed on a case by case basis. ABOUT RAZOM Razom, which means “together” in Ukrainian, is dedicated to upholding the principles of the Revolution of Dignity (Maidan) and actively contributing to the establishment of a secure, prosperous, and democratic Ukraine. We achieve this by creating, inspiring, and collaborating on initiatives that motivate people to think, partner and do. OVERVIEW OF ROLE The Philanthropy Officer (PO) is responsible for maximizing major gift revenue to Razom by cultivating, soliciting, stewarding, and maintaining ongoing relationships with an assigned portfolio of major donors and prospects (individual and corporate). The ideal candidate is a self-driven, goal-oriented, front-line fundraiser who will play a vital role in contributing to the development of a major giving program at Razom, working on the Advancement team, and collaborating with staff across the organization. This is an exciting opportunity for a fundraiser that is prepared to excel in a fast-paced environment. REPORTS TO Director of Philanthropic Engagement, Razom for Ukraine RESPONSIBILITIES Manage, cultivate, and sustain a portfolio of active and prospective major donors who are capable of making gifts of $50,000 or more. Develop and implement cultivation and solicitation strategies that match Razom’s financial needs with donor interests and result in major gifts; ensure that each major donor and prospect in your portfolio has a clear strategy and timeline for cultivation, solicitation and stewardship. Serve as the primary “point person” or relationship manager for a dedicated portfolio, developing and implementing a donor strategy and relationship record (using Humanitru) of all interactions, including face-to-face meetings, cultivation events/touchpoints, and house parties. Share information, provide input and insights regarding prospect identification and cultivation, volunteer involvement, solicitation strategies, etc. Develop and maintain a broad understanding of Razom’s mission, case for support and programs (Relief, Health, Advocacy, Heroes, Connect) in order to effectively articulate this information to prospective donors. Work with Razom staff, board, and volunteers as appropriate to maximize gift giving and execute fundraising and cultivation events. Provide administrative support for Advancement events to ensure a smooth and professional event experience. Identify new individuals to add to the major donor prospect list. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE 5-10 years experience, ideally in fundraising and nonprofit development Experience in major gift fundraising, donor stewardship, or work with high net-worth individuals in related professions. Ability to engage a wide range of donors and build authentic long-term relationships. Entrepreneurial with an ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment, with an openness to new ideas and their implementation. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing and presentation. Strong organizational and time management skills, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail. Ability to work collaboratively across organizational lines, and to excel in an environment that emphasizes teamwork and collaboration. Flexibility in personal schedule to attend evening and weekend activities, as well as travel as needed. High energy with passion for Razom’s mission is essential. Proficiency of Ukrainian language/knowledge of Ukrainian audiences is a strong plus. #J-18808-Ljbffr