Development/Major Gifts Officer

A bit about us:

A well-established nonprofit arts and cultural organization is looking to add a Major Gifts Officer to help expand and strengthen its individual donor program. This is a highly visible, relationship-driven fundraising role focused on major donor cultivation, stewardship, and long-term giving strategy across a nationally recognized organization with deep community impact.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys building genuine donor relationships, developing long-term fundraising strategy, and partnering closely with executive leadership and board members in a mission-focused environment

Why join us?

• High visibility role working directly with executive leadership and board members
• Opportunity to build and shape a growing major gifts program
• Blend of strategy + relationship management + frontline fundraising
• Mission-driven organization with strong community presence and national recognition
• Strong long-term growth potential within development leadership

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Build, manage, and grow a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects
• Lead donor cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and follow-up efforts
• Develop individualized donor engagement strategies and moves-management plans
• Partner with leadership and board members on donor outreach and fundraising initiatives
• Track donor activity, pipeline progression, and fundraising efforts within CRM systems
• Support multi-year giving strategies, donor upgrades, and long-term retention efforts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of fundraising, donor relations, advancement, sales, or high-touch relationship management experience
• Experience managing donor portfolios, client relationships, or consultative outreach efforts
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience with CRM platforms and donor databases strongly preferred
• Comfortable with donor-facing meetings, events, and strategic outreach
• Ability to work occasional evenings/weekends tied to events and donor activities

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