Major Gifts Officer

Major Gifts Officer

Allentown, PA

At Phoebe Ministries Allentown , we’re more than a workplace – we’re a community rooted in compassion and excellence, dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents.

Why You'll Love Working with Phoebe Ministries:

1. Comprehensive Health Coverage – Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
2. Competitive Pay – Earn rewarding pay for your skills and flexibility!
3. Tuition Reimbursement – Advance your career with our support.
4. Generous Paid Annual Leave – PLUS the ability to sell back unused time twice a year!
5. Paid Day Off for Your Birthday – Because your day is worth celebrating!
6. Employee Appreciation Events – Anniversary awards, recognition gift cards, and more.
7. Mission-Driven Culture – Join a team rooted in respect, integrity, and service.

Responsibilities for a Major Gifts Officer with Phoebe Allentown:

• Meet annual revenue target by working with assigned portfolio of donors and prospects to advance the organization’s mission and assist donors in creating meaningful impact.
• Responsible for minimum annual fundraising goal tied to portfolio.
• Must have experience in or the ability to learn the technicalities of gift planning strategies for both current and deferred gift arrangements.
• Identify potential planned giving prospects among assigned donors and make solicitations.
• Develop donor management plan for portfolio resulting in strategic and knowledgeable solicitations.
• Arrange and conduct 10-15 meaningful connections with prospects and donors each month through face-to-face visits, phone calls, or other means that allow for quantifiable movement toward prompting philanthropic support for Phoebe.
• Communicate and collaborate with philanthropy team members to help integrate major gift/planned gift efforts into overall fund development program.
• Implement program/activities to identify, cultivate donors at the $1000 level or higher.
• Research and gather information on prospects to help with relationship building, preparation for next steps, and supporting overall major and planned gift efforts.
• Work closely with the Executive Director of Philanthropy accomplish organizational and department goals and objectives.
• Responsible for assigned special event projects such as utilizing event fundraising to secure sponsorships.
• Foster strong relationships with Phoebe donors, Phoebe employees and Phoebe volunteers.

Requirements for a Major Gifts Officer with Phoebe Allentown:

• The ability to deliver excellent customer service to all residents, families, and coworkers.
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum three to five years' experience in related positions (fundraising in nonprofit development, event planning, and/or annual giving) preferred.
• Willingness to develop skills in the use of Raiser’s Edge.
• Experience with PGM Anywhere software a plus.
• Ability to work with donor’s professional advisors to appropriately structure and execute plans to ensure the best possible outcomes for the donor and Phoebe Ministries.

Candidates who excel are those who can thrive in a positive and respectful Customer Driven Culture while embodying the organization’s Faith in Action Mission, Vision, and Values.

Phoebe is an equal opportunity employer