Major Gifts Officer

Major Gifts Officer# Major Gifts OfficerHot JobMilford, OH 45150## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftAnyEducation LevelNot SpecifiedTravel PercentageNegligible## DescriptionHave you ever dreamed about working in the woods? If so, today is your lucky day! Cincinnati Nature Center is looking to add to the Development Team with a new Major Gift Officer. We are excited to bring on a team member who loves nature, enjoys being outside, and wants to further the mission by *Inspiring Conservation*. Successful candidates will love cultivating relationships while being a participatative, contributing team member.**POSITION SUMMARY**Reporting to the Director of Development and as a member of the Development team, the full-time Major Gifts Officer is responsible for maintaining and growing a solid base of individual donors. During the transformative $60 million *From Great to Extraordinary* campaign, the Major Gift Officer (MGO) plays a crucial role in securing the philanthropic leadership necessary to realize CNC’s long-term vision., this position is responsible for managing a portfolio of approximately 85 high-potential prospects. The MGO will deploy a strategic, full-lifecycle fundraising approach, from identification and qualification through cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, including legacy and planned-giving engagement.**Direct reports: None****KEY RESPONSBILITIES****MAJOR GIFTS (80%)*** Manage a portfolio of 85+ individuals building and maintaining strong relationships leading to increased giving—re-acquire past donors and acquire new donors* Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, close and steward major gifts through direct personal contact and visits* Execute moves management approach to your portfolio and develop custom strategies for each donor to generate new and higher levels of giving, recording detailed relationship activities in CRM system (Altru)* Offer tailored giving options that align with donor interests and financial goals* Organize and support donor recognition events and legacy society gatherings.* Coordinate an effective program for recognition, involvement, and stewardship of major and special gifts* Meet annual goals for meaningful connections, solicitations, closed gifts, amount raised* Work collaboratively with senior leadership, board members, and volunteer committees to align donor strategy with campaign goals.* Maintain meticulous donor records and engagement tracking in the CRM system.* Partner with Senior Major Gift Officer, Director of Development, and campaign leadership to shape and refine major-gift and legacy-giving strategies.* Provide input on prospect research, wealth-capacity assessments, donor segmentation, and pipeline development.* Participate in campaign planning, gift-pipeline forecasting, and periodic review of portfolio performance.**PLANNED GIVING (20%)*** Manage the legacy-giving program (e.g., Rowe Legacy Society), including planning and executing stewardship, recognition, and donor cultivation specific to planned gifts.* Engage with prospective legacy donors to discuss and cultivate planned gifts, such as estate gifts, bequests, donor-advised funds, and other long-term giving vehicles.* Work with leadership and legacy-giving committees to develop and implement a comprehensive legacy-giving strategy, tailored to donor interests and the long-term needs of CNC.* Create and maintain legacy-donor communication and stewardship plans to deepen donor commitment over time and ensure appropriate recognition and engagement.**OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED*** Partner with Senior Major Gift Officer, Director of Development, and campaign leadership to shape and refine major-gift and legacy-giving strategies.* Provide input on prospect research, wealth-capacity assessments, donor segmentation, and pipeline development.**These job responsibilities represent only the essential and most significant duties of the position.****This job description does not exclude other work assignments, directives and responsibilities not mentioned herein.**## Qualifications**REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES****SKILLS*** Understanding of (or willingness to learn) planned and legacy giving vehicles, such as estate gifts, bequests, donor-advised funds, etc.* Proficient in Word, Power Point, Excel, and other related software* Experience with MS Office products required and experience with Blackbaud software a plus, willingness to learn other software as needed* Use of copy machines, postage machines, telephone, and other general office equipment* Collaborative working style utilizing strong organzational and customer service skills* Demonstrated and thorough knoweldge of current development practices* Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; high emotional intelligence; professionalism and excellent judgment.* Strategic thinker: capacity to assess donor capacity, craft moves-management strategies, and steward long-term donor relationships.* Self-driven, organized, and able to work autonomously while collaborating as part of a small and dynamic, mission-driven team.* Demonstrated experience or strong potential in major gift fundraising, with ability to manage a portfolio, build relationships, and close gifts.**ABILITIES*** Be a passionate advocate for nature to articulate the mission of Cincinnati Nature Center* Engage with high-net-worth individuals or families; ability to develop and articulate compelling, donor-centered proposals.* Communicate effectively and professionally including oral, written, and listening methods* Manage time and multiple priorities to meet deadlines* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts* Exhibit good judgement, honesty, integrity, and responsibility* Flexible and resilient working in a dynamic campaign environment, including willingness to participate in off-hours events, donor meetings, tours, and stewardship activities.**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE*** High school diploma and commensurate experience or Bachelor’s degree preferred* Prior major-gift or high-net-worth donor experience strongly preferred but not strictly required, ideal for early- to mid-career fundraisers with demonstrated potential.**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*** This position requires the following physical activities: pushing, pulling, climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity.**WORK ENVIRONMENT*** Combination of office-based work and occasional fieldwork: donor site visits and tours may involve walking on nature trails and other field related activities.* Ability to engage in donor outreach and stewardship events, possibly outside typical office hours (evenings/weekends).* Local, in-town travel required. Some travel to regional conferences may be required. When a Nature Center vehicle is not available, the use of personal vehicle (reimbursed at IRS recommended rate) may be needed for Cincinnati Nature Center business.**REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL POSITIONS*** **Mission Support:** Inspiring Conservation through personal experiences, education, and care for the land.* **Essential Qualities:** Must enjoy nature, be energized by finding creative solutions, and possess a sense of humor, creativity, and an entrepreneurial spirit.* **Background Checks:** Employment is contingent upon the successful outcome of BCI and FBI background checks. Background checks are conducted in compliance with applicable federal and state law, under code 5104.013.* **CPR & First Aid:** Certification must be obtained and maintained throughout employment.* **Professional Learning, Development, and Required Training:** Employees shall engage in ongoing professional learning and development as well as shall complete ongoing required training relevant to safety, certification, and best business practices.* **Special Events:** From time to time, employees shall be required to support special events which may fall outside of the normal work schedule including weekends/evenings. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cincinnati Nature Center