Major Gifts Officer

$65,000 - $75,000/Yr

Senator John Heinz History Center - Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Pittsburgh, PA

About the position

The Major Gifts Officer at the Senator John Heinz History Center plays a crucial role in the Advancement Team, focusing on fundraising efforts to support the institution's financial goals. This position involves managing relationships with major gift prospects, enhancing donor engagement, and coordinating planned giving initiatives. The Major Gifts Officer will collaborate with various teams to create targeted appeals for mission-related programs and ensure effective stewardship of donor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Implement strategies to meet institutional financial goals for general operating, special projects, capital needs, and endowment.
• Manage a portfolio of major gifts prospects and enhance relationships with current donors.
• Coordinate planned giving efforts and work with staff across the History Center's family of museums.
• Conduct prospective donor research and cultivate relationships with potential donors.
• Collaborate with the Executive Vice President and Communications team to create compelling messages and campaigns to attract donors.
• Ensure timely and appropriate stewardship of donors and prospects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 5 or more years of experience in the not-for-profit sector or equivalent experience.
• Superior customer service and relationship building skills.
• Ability to communicate convincingly and professionally in-person, on the phone, or in writing.
• Understanding of the development of annual departmental revenue goals and budgeting.
• Ability to develop and execute initiatives and strategies for major individual gifts and planned giving programs.
• Strong research skills to identify new donor prospects.
• Strong attention to details.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a museum, cultural institution, educational, or non-profit environment with operating budgets over $10 million.

Benefits

• Full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• 403(B) retirement plans with employer match.
• Paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick days).
• Nine (9) paid holidays.
• Company paid life insurance / LTD.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounts in the Museum Shop and Café.
• Public transportation and parking options nearby.