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 to 5+ years of experience in major gifts fundraising.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience may substitute.
  • Proven track record in securing individual gifts and multi-year commitments.
  • Familiarity with moves management strategies to secure 5-figure gifts.
  • Strong business acumen and a proactive approach to fundraising.
  • Effective storyteller who connects with donors through the organization's mission.
  • History of building strong donor relationships.
  • Ability to collaborate with a dispersed team.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects, securing donations of $25k and above.
  • Create and execute cultivation strategies to enhance the major gifts portfolio.
  • Utilize wealth screening tools and Salesforce CRM for targeted fundraising efforts.
  • Communicate the organization’s mission effectively to potential funders.
  • Provide regular projections and reports on donor engagement and giving.
  • Travel periodically to connect with donors and prospects.

Benefits

  • 100% covered health care premiums for employees and their families.
  • Up to 40 days of potential paid time off annually, including holidays and PTO.
  • 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and generous employer matching.
  • Fully covered life and disability insurance premiums for employees.
  • 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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