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Senior Major Gifts Officer

The Center for Investigative Reporting

Are you a superb major gifts fundraiser who cares about the dangers to our democracy and loves investigative journalism? You might be the next Senior Major Gifts Officer (East Coast) at the Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR), an award-winning, investigative nonprofit newsroom that is home to Mother Jones, Reveal, and CIR Studios. CIR seeks a collaborative and outcome-driven Senior Major Gifts Officer to join our development team. Reporting to the Vice President of Development, this newly created position is a senior frontline fundraiser role that will lead a growing and important East Coast portfolio. This role will also work closely with the CEO and the Development Researcher. You will be part of a dynamic and experienced development team focused on supporting our newly expanded newsroom, which makes it an exciting time to be fundraising for this vibrant news organization. Funds from major donors are a key revenue stream as we continue to build out the organization’s hybrid business model. We are a distributed team with primary offices in San Francisco, New York, and Washington, D.C. The Senior Major Gifts Officer must be located near one of the following major cities: New York, Washington, D.C., Boston, or Chicago. Apply on our "Careers" webpage with the following: An updated resume A well-thought-out cover letter outlining why you are perfect for this job; how your specific vision for this role can advance CIR’s goals; and how your skills can achieve that vision. A two-page (maximum) writing sample that demonstrates your written ability to pitch a major donor. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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