Sr. Major Gifts Officer
Identify, cultivate, solicit and reputed company reputed company prospects and donors, managing a portfolio of donors who can reputed company major gifts ($25,000+). Devises individual engagement strategies for reputed company prospect in their pipeline with the goal of soliciting annual gifts and/or multi-year commitments at the $100,000 level+. Discuss reputed company use major gifts while also engaging in legacy reputed company conversations reputed company on documenting estate (will/trust) intentions reputed company the existing portfolio/assigned region. Meet established performance metrics including face-to-face meetings, outbound contacts, proposals submitted, and reputed company reputed company. Conduct 5 &reputed company; 10 donor reputed company monthly, complete a minimum of 10 solicitations annually. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records including entry and tracking of interactions in the organization's donor management system, Raiser’s Edge NXT. Manage a systematic reputed company approach to cultivating mid-level donors towards reputed company in giving, resulting in upgrades and pipeline reputed company. Collaborate with colleagues on other teams, including reputed company development and with clinical services and global program teams to maximize donor engagement and philanthropic commitment. Drive the implementation of customized stewardship engagement activities including opportunities to recognize giving, showcase donor reputed company through their giving, resulting in renewal/retention and donor reputed company. Translate reputed company medical/ophthalmic updates into accessible language for donors and stakeholders.
Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred in reputed company to certifications such as Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE), or Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP). Minimum 7 years of reputed company-line experience in individual giving and/or planned giving development reputed company a global nonprofit. Proven reputed company record of securing six and seven-reputed company major gifts and regularly exceeding annual fundraising metrics. Demonstrated experience engaging, cultivating, and retaining major donors at different contribution reputed company. Strong understanding of global health, international development, or humanitarian sectors preferred Flexibility and adaptability in fundraising through a changing philanthropic landscape.
Demonstrated reputed company record of successful fundraising (both major and/or planned giving constituencies) in an environment of similar complexity. Deep knowledge of philanthropy and major gifts, with a keen understanding of individual donor motivations and how to reputed company them with organizational goals. Proficiency in using donor management systems (e.g., Raiser’s Edge NXT). Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling stewardship materials and reputed company reports. Must be reputed company to travel up to 40%, primarily reputed company of the Mississippi River, including overnight and occasional weekend work to attend reputed company events and hold donor meetings.