Join Our Team as a Major Gifts Officer
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children? Do you thrive in a supportive and inclusive work environment? If so, we want you to be part of our team.
Get to know The Relatives
The Relatives is passionate about helping children overcome their challenges. Our teams are committed to creating an environment that empowers every individual to thrive and make a difference.
We offer career development opportunities, mentorship and coaching, and pathways for advancement. Our teammates enjoy amazing benefits including tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, 401K, paid time off, and a comprehensive health plan that prioritizes your well-being.
What You’ll Do:
The Major Gifts Officer identifies, cultivates, solicits, and conducts stewardship activities for major gifts prospects, donors, and past donors (including individuals, corporations, and all other organizations) for annual and multi-year support of the agency in partnership with the Director of Philanthropy. This role works closely with the Board of Directors and Executive Director to identify and secure $1,000+ annual one-time and multi-year gifts primarily through the signature fundraising event, Breakfast with The Relatives. As a member of the Advancement team, integrates and leverages relationships among individual and corporate donors to solicit and secure an increased number of major gifts from individuals and corporations. Utilizes research, analysis, trends, technology, communication resources, personal contacts, volunteers, and staff to create lasting relationships with individual and corporate donors. Maintains accuracy of donor records and acknowledgement, ensuring appropriate and adequate donor identification, cultivation, recognition, and stewardship. Assists Advancement team as needed.
QualificationsEducation AND Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Fundraising, Communication, Marketing or Business Administration preferred.
- 3+ years related experience required.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications and the Internet.
- Raisers Edge experience highly preferred.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Fundraising, Communication, Marketing or Business Administration preferred
- 3+ years related experience
- Proficiency in MS Office applications and the Internet
- Raisers Edge experience highly preferred
What We Do
To provide quality professional treatment to children with serious emotional and behavioral problems.
