Major Gifts Officer

Company Description Ronald McDonald House Charities® of South Louisiana has supported families of children receiving medical care for over 40 years. The organization provides compassionate, affordable lodging and supportive services at its House in New Orleans and its Family Room in Lafayette. By keeping families close to their hospitalized children, RMHC of South Louisiana helps reduce emotional and financial stress during medical crises. Team members join a mission-driven environment focused on hospitality, comfort, and community partnerships that strengthen family-centered care.

Role Description The Major Gifts Officer is a full-time, hybrid role based in New Orleans, LA, with the flexibility to work from home for some responsibilities. This role is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gift donors, including individuals, corporations, and foundations, to support the organization’s programs and long-term sustainability. Day-to-day tasks include managing a portfolio of major gift prospects, developing personalized cultivation and solicitation strategies, preparing proposals and giving plans, and conducting in-depth prospect research. The Major Gifts Officer will collaborate with leadership and staff to align fundraising priorities, coordinate donor meetings and events, track activities in a donor database, and provide regular reports on progress toward revenue goals. The role also participates in community outreach, represents the organization at events, and helps strengthen relationships with partners who share a commitment to supporting families of hospitalized children.

Qualifications

• Experience in major gift fundraising, including Planned Giving and Philanthropy, with a track record of securing significant contributions.
• Background in Annual Giving and Prospect Research, with the ability to manage a donor pipeline and use data to inform strategy.
• Knowledge of relationship-based fundraising, with skills in building and sustaining long-term donor engagement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft compelling proposals, presentations, and donor stewardship materials.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and maintain accurate donor records in CRM or donor management systems.
• Experience working with nonprofit organizations or in a mission-driven environment; familiarity with family or health-related causes is a plus.
• Master’s degree in a relevent field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends for donor meetings and events, and to travel locally within South Louisiana as needed.