Major Gifts Officer, Washington D.C.
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Location: Baltimore, MD 21215
Description:
Major Gifts OfficerHighly Regarded National NonprofitWashington, D.C. Area (Hybrid)Salary Range: $90,000 to $100,000 per year, with potential flexibility based on experience + Bonus Potential + Exceptional Benefits
Terrific Major Gifts Officer position with a highly regarded national nonprofit. The Major Gifts Officer (MGO) will be an integral member of the fundraising team and will steward a portfolio of donors and prospects located in the Washington D.C. area and surrounding states. The MGO will be responsible for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting individuals that are capable of giving major gifts of $25k+. Candidates should be comfortable reaching out to donors and managing the full fundraising lifecycle independently. Candidates must have 3+ years of experience in fundraising or sales. Candidates should be comfortable with travel. The role operates on a hybrid schedule and is based in the Washington D.C. area. Salary range is $90,000 to $100,000 per year, with potential flexibility based on experience + Bonus Potential + Stellar Benefits, including:
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Equal opportunity employer.
Terrific Major Gifts Officer position with a highly regarded national nonprofit. The Major Gifts Officer (MGO) will be an integral member of the fundraising team and will steward a portfolio of donors and prospects located in the Washington D.C. area and surrounding states. The MGO will be responsible for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting individuals that are capable of giving major gifts of $25k+. Candidates should be comfortable reaching out to donors and managing the full fundraising lifecycle independently. Candidates must have 3+ years of experience in fundraising or sales. Candidates should be comfortable with travel. The role operates on a hybrid schedule and is based in the Washington D.C. area. Salary range is $90,000 to $100,000 per year, with potential flexibility based on experience + Bonus Potential + Stellar Benefits, including:
- 100% Covered Health Care Premiums (Medical, Dental, Vision):Premiums are fully covered for the employee and dependent family members (this can equate to approximately $27k for families or $9k for individuals annually)
- 33 days of Potential Time Off Annually:15 PTO days, 5 sick days, 12 federal holidays, 1 day off for your birthday
- 401(k):Fully vested on day one; 100% match for first 3%, 50% for next 2%
- Long-Term and Short-Term Disability:Premiums are covered 100% for employee
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA):Pre-tax payroll deductions to cover eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent care expenses
Responsibilities:
- Grow a portfolio that consists of current and prospective major gift donors
- Ensure a properly balanced portfolio that can facilitate effective moves management
- Track donor and develop communications in Salesforce; ensure relationship based fundraising strategies are used
- Create cultivation strategies
- Move potential donors towards closure in a timely manner
- Identify prospective donors using research and existing networks
- Provide projections and forecasting for fundraising portfolio
- Travel as needed to meet with prospects and donors
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or more extensive experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
- 3+ years of relevant fundraising experience
- Track record of successfully closing gifts independently
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Experience with Salesforce or a similar database
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to travel as needed
Equal opportunity employer.