Major Giving Officer, Pittsburgh or Ohio

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; experience considered in lieu.
  • Proven track record with individual gifts and multi-year commitments.
  • Skilled in moves management to secure 5-figure gifts.
  • Strong business acumen and proactive approach.
  • Ability to effectively communicate the organization’s mission through storytelling.
  • Demonstrated relationship-building skills with donors.
  • Collaborative team player, adept at working remotely.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a major gifts portfolio, focusing on securing gifts of $25k+.
  • Implement strategies to develop and expand the major gifts portfolio.
  • Utilize wealth screening software and Salesforce CRM for fundraising.
  • Articulate the organization’s mission to potential funders.
  • Provide regular projections and reporting for the donor portfolio.
  • Engage in travel to connect with donors and prospects as required.

Benefits

  • 100% covered health care premiums (medical, dental, vision) for employees and dependents.
  • 40 days of potential time off annually, including various PTO and holiday days.
  • 401(k) with full vesting from day one and generous employer matching.
  • 100% coverage of life and disability insurance premiums for the employee.
  • Flexible Spending Account for pre-tax health and dependent care expenses.
Full Job Description
Major Giving Officer, Pittsburgh 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 Giving 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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