Major Gift Officer - Full Time (Salaried)
Reports to: Director of Major Gifts
Exempt/Non-Exempt Status: This position shall be exempt from overtime as defined under the Department of Labor’s 2004 revised Fair Labor Standards Act.
Basic Function: Develop long-term relationships with major donors which mature into significant contributions to the Sisters of St. Benedict. Manage a portfolio of at least 150 major donors from identification, cultivation, solicitation to stewardship. Solicit funding as outlined by the mission advancement strategic plan.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Identifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards donor portfolio
- Recognizes and stewards major donors, strengthening their commitment and ensuring continued revenue (educates, involves).
- Informs donors about the Sisters of St. Benedict’s mission and ministries and how their gifts are being used.
- Motivates donors to make the Sisters of St. Benedict their organization of choice for major and planned gifts.
- Develops and manages a portfolio of current and prospective major donors by making telephone calls, and personal visits.
- Works with the Administration and Mission Advancement Staff (also EAC committee, Mission Advancement Board, current major donors, and others) to grow the major donor program; involves these groups in planning, donor identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.
- Coordinates the recruitment of development of campaign volunteers, coaches, and supports their efforts.
- Develops and maintains volunteer leadership and participation through ongoing communication, support, and acknowledgement.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Attends workshops and belongs to professional organizations to keep informed about changes in planned gifts tax considerations, and programming.
- Attends major events, visits funeral homes, and conducts regular correspondence to represent the Sisters of St. Benedict and the Mission Advancement Office.
- Travels to donors as needed and is available to them evenings and weekends as needed
- Works with major gift team to evaluate portfolios and donor ability, interest and linkage.
- Performs other duties as assigned that benefit the Mission Advancement Team.
Knowledge:
- Requires knowledge of various ways of making major and planned gifts, campaign giving and the tax implications for estate planning.
- Understands the major gift program in relation to the total Mission Advancement Program. Understands theoretical and practical aspects of donor-centered fundraising.
- Has a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, can use online platforms and is able to attend/facilitate virtual meetings and events.
- Is a self-starter and can show initiative in the work environment.
Education and Experience: A formal 4-year degree from a college or university, or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed, such as the CFRM credentials, Fundraising School, certification as a CFE, Minimum B.S./B.A.. Prefer Master’s Degree. Over five years comparable experience.
Physical Demands: Job is physically comfortable; individual is normally seated and has discretion about walking, standing, etc. May occasionally lift very lightweight objects. Lots of traveling is involved in this work.