Major Gifts Officer, Growth Philanthropy

Role Overview

The Major Gifts Officer, Growth Philanthropy is a member of the Annual Giving team and plays a key role in expanding CJP’s base of major donors. Working with a dynamic qualification portfolio, this person will identify, engage, and qualify prospective donors with the capacity and interest to make significant gifts, and make informed recommendations about the next step in each relationship.

What You Will Do

Manage a dynamic qualification portfolio of approximately 100 prospective donors, with regular turnover and documented outcomes, through discovery visits and meaningful engagement. Manage a portfolio of approximately 50 donor relationships, establishing and maintaining strong personal relationships through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.

Why It Might Be a Fit

We are seeking a Major Gifts Officer, Growth Philanthropy who has 5-7 years of successful experience in development or related field, with an emphasis on fundraising and donor relations. The ideal candidate will have strong communication, interpersonal and writing skills, and the ability to work independently, creatively, and flexibly in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

• BA/BS or equivalent experience
• 5-7 years successful experience in development or related field, with an emphasis on fundraising and donor relations
• Strong communication, interpersonal and writing skills
• Proficient in Windows environment, including MS Word, Excel, Database and Internet
• Capacity to manage and organize confidential information
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, creatively, and flexibly in a dynamic environment; self-motivated; demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team

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