Major Gifts Officer, South Florida

Major Gifts Officer

Terrific major gifts officer position operating remotely in the South Florida area. The MGO will join the organization during an exciting period of growth. This includes a six year, $100+MM fundraising campaign to support significant expansion of programmatic services throughout the state. The role will be integral in cultivating and soliciting major donors at the 5- and 6-figure level.

Responsibilities:

• Provide moves management to a major gifts portfolio of 120-150 current and prospective donors, securing gifts of $10k+
• Develop and grow the major gifts portfolio including elevation of existing donors to higher levels of giving
• Utilize effective cultivation strategies and maintain consistent communication with donors
• Provide donor stewardship, reporting, and proposals
• Identify new prospects capable of giving major gifts and analyze giving trends
• Manage giving societies and expand the donor base
• Travel within the region to meet with donors and attend events

Qualifications:

• Approximately 3 - 5+ years of relevant major gifts fundraising experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree will be considered
• Demonstrated track record utilizing moves management strategies to secure 5- and 6-figure gifts
• Self-starter with excellent communication skills
• Ability to cultivate strong relationships with donors and prospects
• Team player that works well in a collaborative organization
• Mission-driven and ability to convey the organization's mission to donors

Equal opportunity employer.