Major Gifts Officer

Why Choose Fraser:

Since 1935 Fraser has been one of the top providers of mental health field in the state of Minnesota. Our programs are nationally recognized for being high quality and individualized to each of our families. We provide our employees with opportunities for professional development mentor and support customized career ladders staff development and training programs. Take your career to the next level and join our team!

Fraser is seeking a Major Gifts Officer who will support the Director of Development in targeting major gifts including capital gifts. This role is responsible for identifying cultivating soliciting and stewarding major donors to secure critical funding for the organizations capital initiatives. The ideal candidate is a selfstarter with a proven track record in major gift fundraising.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in development business sales communications and/or marketing or a related field with proven fundraising experience. Masters degree preferred.
• CFRE certification or other major certification preferred.
• Demonstrated success and direct implementation of managing an individual and corporate major gift operation for a nonprofit political campaign or social enterprise with a track record of overall growth.
• Minimum of 5 years in major gifts fundraising.
• Valid Minnesota Drivers License with acceptable record required.

Responsibilities:

Fundraising

• Cultivate and manage a portfolio of highnetworth individuals foundations and corporate donors with the capacity to make significant contributions $25000 gifts).
• Work closely with the Director of Development executive leadership and board members to leverage relationships and coordinate outreach. Maintain accurate donor records and campaign progress in the donor database.
• Develop and implement individualized engagement strategies to move donors through the solicitation pipeline focusing on securing multiyear and capital gifts including soliciting sponsorship support for events.
• Assist in developing and executing fundraising strategies specific to the facilities renovation and capital campaign including naming opportunities donor recognition plans and special fundraising initiatives.
• Identify and work with Sr Prospect Research Manager to qualify new major donor prospects through research and engagement strategies.
• Conduct oneonone donor meetings presentations and site visits to deepen donor engagement and commitment to the campaign.
• Draft and customize compelling proposals impact reports and stewardship materials to inspire and retain donor investment.
• Participate in and support donor cultivation events campaign briefings and recognition gatherings as needed.
• Maintain comprehensive working knowledge of all of Frasers programs funding sources and the political landscape and trends that influence donations.
• Serve as an articulate enthusiastic and visible external spokesperson and champion for Fraser following marketing protocols. Passionately shares the organizations/clients stories and organizational needs. Work with the Marketing Department to create donor collateral materials and community presentations.
• Ensure donor designated funds are properly recorded and communicated to the CFO.
• Communicate successes challenges and barriers to the Director of Development and CEO.
• Stay abreast of fundraising trends and best practices.
• Maintain compliance and accountability standards and follows the Code of Ethics and principles set forth by the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
• Find new ways to be even more meaningful effective and efficient for our families staff and partners.
• Regular and timely attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Administrative

• Meet regularly and work directly with Director of Development and Capital Needs Committee
• Develop annual major donor program plans and longrange fundraising plans that include targeted goals measurable objectives action plans corresponding timelines and budgets that align with Frasers strategic fundraising plan and business objectives.
• Develop and report on MBOs for assigned areas as part of the Strategic Plan
• Follow compliant processes for donor stewardship that include accurate recording tracking and acknowledgement of gifts.
• Participate in the Minnesota Planned Giving Association.
• Other duties as assigned.

Location & Pay:

• Location: Hybrid/Remote Richfield MN.
• Salary Range: $70000 $800000

Fraser Offers Benefits for Fulltime Employees 30 hours per week)

• Medical dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Life AD&D and Voluntary Life Insurance
• LongTerm Disability Voluntary ShortTerm Disability Accident Insurance Critical Illness Insurance and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• WorkLife Balance; 5 weeks of paid time off annually 18 days PTO 9 Paid Holidays)
• Opportunities for community involvement in Fraserorganized events
• Career growth opportunities
• Employee Referral Bonuses

Fraser is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you are having trouble applying or have questions please contact Fraser HR 612.767.7550. If you have successfully submitted your application you will get a confirmation email. If you do not receive the confirmation email please check your junk/spam folders then contact us as we may not have received your application. Thank you for considering Fraser!

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