Major Gifts Officer
International Wildlife Conservation Nonprofit
Remote - WA, OR, CO, MD, WI preferred
Salary: $75,000 $90,000 per year, based on experience
Terrific Major Gifts Officer ("MGO") position with an international wildlife conservation nonprofit. The MGO will be joining the organization during a time of planned growth. The role will be responsible for the full fundraising lifecycle of individual donors and prospects capable of giving $10k+. The MGO will implement strategies to increase individual giving by cultivating relationships with new prospects and identifying existing donors with increased giving capacity. Candidates should have approximately 5-8+ years of fundraising experience and possess a proactive entrepreneurial mindset. This position operates remotely and it is preferred that candidates are based in Washington, Oregon, Maryland, Colorado, or Wisconsin. The salary range is $75,000 to $90,000 per year, based on experience.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the full fundraising lifecycle for a portfolio individual donors and prospects capable of giving $10,000+
- Create and implement fundraising strategies to grow and develop the donor base, including moving current donors to higher levels of giving
- Collaborate with other development staff to integrate fundraising strategies
- Meet with donors and prospects, create written proposals, and secure new donors
- Perform donor recognition and stewardship
- Assist with fundraising events
- Collaborate on the planning and execution of annual giving campaigns
Qualifications:
- 5-8+ years of relevant fundraising experience
- Excellent relationship building skills and demonstrated track record of securing 5+ figure gifts
- Ability to interface at all levels, including with the Board
- Comfortable working independently in a remote capacity
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Entrepreneurial mindset and proactive
- Interest or prior experience in wildlife conservation or a related area is a plus
- Ability to travel periodically, including internationally
Equal Opportunity Employer.