Description

The Major Gifts Officer is responsible for planning, directing, and implementing programmatic, capital, and endowment fundraising efforts. This role involves managing the development of fundraising proposals and presenting them to prospective donors. A key focus for the Major Gifts Officer is the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and acquisition of major gift donors, specifically targeting donors with gift capacities ranging from $100,000 to $2 million. The role also involves working with donors to develop solutions that may include cash, gifts of stock, planned gifts, and blended gifts. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree, with a preference for those in healthcare or related fields. A master's degree is also preferred. Candidates must have at least five years of fundraising experience, including three years specifically in major gifts fundraising. The role requires verifiable experience in successfully soliciting gifts from individuals and corporations within the specified range. While bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred, it is not a requirement for the position. Benefits for the Major Gifts Officer include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions. Additional benefits include flexible spending accounts, commuter programs, career advancement opportunities, paid time off, holidays, and continuing medical education days. The role also offers malpractice insurance, tail coverage, a tuition reimbursement program, corporate employee discounts, an employee referral bonus program, and pet care insurance. The client will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with relevant laws and ordinances and will only conduct background checks after extending a conditional job offer.