Major Gifts Officer

$90,000 - $100,000/Yr

Rescue Mission Alliance - Oxnard, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Oxnard, CA

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

About the position

The Major Gifts Officer (MGO) at the Rescue Mission Alliance (RMA) is responsible for developing long-term relationships with major donors to raise funds that support the organization's goals and ministries. This full-time, exempt position involves identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and acquiring major gift opportunities while managing an assigned donor caseload. The MGO plays a crucial role in the development team, contributing to strategies and policies that enhance donor engagement and fundraising success.

Responsibilities

• Establish professional, caring relationships built on truth, respect, encouragement, and trust.
• Work with the development team to establish strategies, budget, policies, and priorities.
• Advise the Development VP on major donor development matters.
• Create and implement major gift strategies with the VP and Grants Officer.
• Develop strategic funding requests for high-net worth individuals.
• Lead the solicitation and closing of major gifts.
• Manage the relationship process for individual major donors, including prospect solicitation and briefings.
• Plan and implement tours for funding campaigns for individual major donors.
• Execute major gift materials with the marketing team, including proposals and stewardship materials.
• Monitor activity to achieve major gift revenue goals and assist with donor recognition lists.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of fundraising experience.
• Demonstrated success in nonprofit organizations and closing major gifts.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective storytelling and listening skills.
• Good interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Passion for and knowledge of issues of homelessness and social services.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Innovative and self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple projects.

Benefits

• Competitive salary between $90,000 - $100,000 per year.
• Hybrid work environment with flexibility in location.