Major Gift Officer

Role Type: Full Time
Location: Nashville, Seattle, or Dallas preferred. US Only.

Travel Requirement: Ability to travel up to 35% of the time.

Reports to: Development Director

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role is not measured by activity. It is measured by the strength of partnerships built and the resources mobilized to advance the mission. Success looks like:

• Major donors who are actively engaged in the mission and investing at meaningful levels
• Conversations that clearly connect generosity to measurable impact
• A growing portfolio of high-capacity donors who are committed to the work of Atlas Free
• Clear progression from first connection to significant and multi-year commitments
• New high-capacity donors entering the portfolio each year
• Measurable revenue growth: $1M+ in year one, with a clear pathway developed with the Development Director to scale toward $2M annually by years two to three
• Strong stewardship that increases retention and long-term giving
• Disciplined systems and processes that make performance consistent and scalable

This role requires strategic focus, confidence in relationships, and a disciplined, data-informed approach to fundraising.

The Work You'll Lead

You will grow Atlas Free's impact by cultivating high-touch relationships with major donors and prospects, combining strategic thinking and personalized engagement to drive revenue and advance the mission to dismantle the sex trafficking business.

• Manage and steward a portfolio of 50 existing major donors while identifying, qualifying, and cultivating 100 new high-capacity prospects
• Develop and execute individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans
• Initiate and sustain relationships through in-person meetings, events, calls, and personalized outreach, confidently presenting giving opportunities aligned with donor interests and organizational priorities
• Collaborate with the Development Director on revenue forecasting, pipeline management, and progress toward financial targets
• Create tailored proposals, briefings, and ask strategies that clearly communicate impact, partnering with the Capital Campaign Manager and Program Team to align funding with measurable outcomes
• Lead high-touch donor stewardship at events and engagement points, ensuring donors feel valued, connected, and informed, while identifying new networking opportunities to expand access to high-capacity supporters
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date CRM records of donor interactions and strategies, track and evaluate performance metrics, and produce monthly and quarterly revenue reports on donor and prospect activity
• Partner with the CRM Analyst and Development Director to identify new portfolio prospects and refine strategies for engagement, retention, and revenue growth using insights from donor research platforms
• Perform other duties as assigned

The Context You're Stepping Into

Atlas Free is a lean, high-performing team built for impact. We are intentional with our resources and clear about what matters most. This role calls for someone who can build momentum in that environment, someone who is proactive, disciplined, and driven to bring greater resources into the fight against sex trafficking.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of successful nonprofit fundraising experience, specializing in major gifts
• Proven ability to manage and grow a portfolio of high-capacity donors and a track record of securing six and seven-figure gifts.
• Demonstrated success in acquiring new major donors and securing multi-year commitments
• Strong relationship-building skills with individuals, churches, and corporate partners
• Highly organized and proactive, capable of managing a large donor portfolio
• Comfortable using CRMs such as Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, Virtuous, or Classy
• A degree in Business, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, or a related field preferred
• Alignment with and commitment to Atlas Free's faith-based mission and values

Compensation

Anticipated hiring range for this position is $85,000 - $92,000 per year. Final compensation will consider the candidate's skills, education, experience, credentials, and geographic location. Ranges are informed by industry benchmarks, labor market data, internal equity, and organizational budget.

Benefits

Atlas Free provides a robust core benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, HSA with employer contribution, 403b with employer match, generous paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, along with creative, cutting-edge fringe benefits designed to delight and inspire our team.

Please upload a cover letter, a copy of your resume, a list of three references, and your personal statement of faith (description of your Christian faith and how it applies to your work, spiritual disciplines, and the community of faith/worship in which you currently engage).