Major Gifts Officer

Position Title: Major Gift Officer

Reports To:â ChiefPhilanthropyOfficer
Location:âOn Site at 990 Eddy Street San Francisco
Employment Type:âFull-time in-person

Summary:
As our Major Gifts Officer you will designdevelopand implement our major gift program and playa crucial rolefocusing on achievingCCSFsmajor gift fundraising and planned giving program Major Gift Officeris responsible formanaging a portfolio of major donors and prospects to advance the mission and goals ofCatholic Charities SanFranciscoThispositionis responsible foridentifyingnew prospects as wellascultivatingand managinglong-term relationshipssolicitingsignificant gifts and ensuring excellent donor stewardship.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designingandimplementing a Major Gifts Strategyand moves managementprocessworking with the CPO to align efforts andtoset goals and metrics

• Identifyingand cultivating potential Major Gift Donorsprospect researchand develop and manage tailored cultivation planswith aclear written strategyand timelineforcultivationsolicitationand stewardship.

• Managinga portfolio of major donors and prospects.

• Evaluatinggift opportunities and giving vehicles to align donor interests withorganizational needs

• Make direct face-to-facesolicitations and securing major giftcommitments.

• Assist CPO CEO and Board with portfolio development support strategicplanningand donor communications.

• Ensure excellent stewardship through consistentstrategicoutreach and recognition includingmaintainingstrong relationships with current and potential donors keeping them informed aboutthe use and impact of their gifts

• Preparingand presenting effective proposalsfor prospects and donors

• Manage systems andRaisers Edge to track and cultivate prospects and donors

• Preparing detailed reportsto trackmajor gift program progressusing specific metrics

• Collaborate with staff responsible for gift processing and finance to ensure proper recording allocation documentation acknowledgement stewardship and analysis of major gifts and pledges.

• Develop and implement personalized cultivation solicitation and stewardship plans.

• Demonstrate a solid ethical frameworkexhibitingintegrity accountability and a strong work ethic that aligns with the organizations values

• Collaborate with internal teamsand programsto align donor interests with funding opportunities.

• Coordinatewith other team members toensurethat all donor communication is consistent and coordinated

• Meet or exceed annual revenuemeetingand engagement goals.

• Implement stewardshipplan including acknowledging major donors through public and privaterecognition.

• Work with Director of Marketing and Communications on all print and web-based supporting materials for planned giving programs and stewardship and attendingfundraisingevents

• Manage systems andmaintainaccuratedonor recordsand reportsand to trackand cultivate donors and prospectsintheRaisers EdgeCRMhigh levelofexpertisein RE strongly preferred

• Ensure all interactionscomply withdata protection and fundraising ethics standardsand best practices

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree inrelevant subject area suchascommunications business or nonprofit management (Masterspreferred).

• 35 years of fundraising experience with a focus on majorand planned gifts.

• Strong communicationand presentation skills.

• Strongproficiencyandexpertisewith donor management softwareRaisers Edge

• Proventrack recordof meeting or exceeding fundraising targets.

Compensation:â$130-140000 annually

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority