Major Gifts Officer (WSG)

THIS OPPORTUNITY

The Major Gifts Officer (MGO) is a new position that will round out a four-person development team. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented, motivated fundraiser to manage a portfolio of individual major donors and support staff and Board leadership in their donor engagement. The MGO, reporting to the Director of Development and working closely with the President, is a key member of a highly collaborative team and an integral part of WSG’s growth plans. This position is full-time and based at WSG’s VIEW Campus in southeast Washington, DC. However, school and development operations are currently virtual (work from home) during COVID-19.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage a portfolio for 125 – 150 current and prospective individual major donors to WSG ($5,000+ giving). Meet fundraising goals by personally working with prospects through successful gift closings. Work to increase donors’ annual, programmatic and planned giving commitments. Engage in highly customized donor and prospect correspondence, phone calls, and face-to-face meetings. Log contact with donors and prospects in Raiser’s Edge in a timely and accurate manner. Support and prepare staff leadership and volunteer leaders in major donor engagement efforts. Expand the major donor pool by building relationships, identifying new prospects and acting on research. Work closely with development staff on prospect identification, strategy, solicitation, and stewardship. Serve as a knowledgeable and polished representative of WSG in the community.

CANDIDATE CHARACTERISTICS & QUALIFICATIONS

Passionate about the mission of WSG and equity for girls of color Desire to be a front-line fundraiser and take WSG to the next level of philanthropic success Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of progressive nonprofit fundraising experience Demonstrated success working directly with individual major donors (portfolio management) Experience supporting senior staff and volunteer leaders in their fundraising engagement Experience working collaboratively and effectively with a wide range of constituents Excellent interpersonal, verbal and writing skills #J-18808-Ljbffr The Washington School for Girls - Washington, D.C.