Major Gifts Officer - PA, OH

BridgePoint Associates

$80K — $136K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5+ years of major gifts fundraising experience
  • Bachelor's degree preferred, related experience acceptable in lieu
  • Experience in securing individual gifts and multi-year commitments
  • Proven success with moves management strategies for 5-figure gifts
  • Strong business acumen and a proactive approach
  • Ability to effectively communicate the mission through storytelling
  • Demonstrated relationship-building with donors
  • Experience collaborating within a remote or dispersed team

Responsibilities

  • Manage a major gifts portfolio focusing on securing gifts of $25k or more
  • Cultivate and expand the major gifts portfolio through effective strategies
  • Utilize wealth screening tools and Salesforce CRM for fundraising
  • Clearly articulate the organization’s mission to potential funders
  • Prepare projections and reports for the donor portfolio
  • Travel as needed to engage with donors and prospects

Benefits

  • 100% covered health care premiums for employee and dependents
  • 40 days of potential time off annually, including holidays and PTO
  • 401(k) plan with full vesting on day one and generous employer matching
  • 100% employer-paid life and disability insurance
  • Flexible spending account for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses
Full Job Description
Major Giving Officer - Pennsylvania or Ohio

Total Compensation up to $136,250 per year ($80,000 to $90,000 base with potential flexibility based on experience + Bonus Potential + Benefits)

Excellent Benefits Currently Including:

  • 100% Covered Health Care Premiums (Medical, Dental, Vision):
    • Premiums are fully covered for the employee and dependent family members.
  • 40 days of Potential Time Off Annually:
    • 13 paid holidays, 15 days of PTO, 8 sick days, 3 floating holidays, plus birthday
  • 401(k):
    • Fully vested on day one. 100% employer match on the first 3% contributed and 50% employer match on the next 2% contributed.
  • Life and Disability Insurance:
    • Premiums are covered 100% for the employee.
  • Flexible Spending Account:
    • Pre-tax payroll deductions to cover eligible out-of-pocket healthcare and dependent care expenses.


Terrific Major Gifts Officer role with a highly regarded national nonprofit. This new role will be primarily remote and based in either Ohio or the Pittsburgh area. The role offers a total compensation package up to $136,250 (including base + bonus potential + benefits), with potential flexibility based on experience.

The MGO will cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors and prospects to grow the major giving portfolio within the region of Western Pennsylvania and Ohio. There will be a focus on donors with the capacity to give at the $25k+ level.

Responsibilities:
  • Provide moves management to a major gifts portfolio of current and prospective donors, securing gifts of $25k+
  • Develop and grow the major gifts portfolio for the region by implementing effective cultivation strategies
  • Leverage wealth screening software and the Salesforce CRM for fundraising initiatives
  • Effectively communicate the organization's mission to funders
  • Provide projections and reporting for the donor portfolio
  • Travel to meet with donors and prospects, as needed


Qualifications:
  • Approximately 3 to 5+ years of major gifts fundraising experience
  • Bachelor's degree preferred; additional experience in lieu of a degree will be considered
  • Experience with individual gifts and multi-year commitments
  • Demonstrated track record utilizing moves management strategies to secure at least 5-figure gifts
  • Go-getter with strong business acumen
  • Ability to story tell and convey the organization's mission in a way that connects with donors
  • History of cultivating strong relationships with donors
  • Collaborative and able to work well as part of a dispersed team


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