Philanthropy Officer for Major Gifts

About the position

The Philanthropy Officer for Major Gifts is responsible for managing relationships with a portfolio of 125-200 major donors and potential donors. This role focuses on developing major gift opportunities, acquiring new gifts, increasing giving amounts, and retaining donor support. The officer will engage donors through personalized communication strategies, collaborate with the Development team, and work towards meeting significant fundraising targets.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of major donors, engaging them through personalized communication strategies.
• Utilize a thoughtful stewardship plan focused on retention-based philanthropy to deepen donor relationships.
• Execute a communication strategy to cover all donor interactions, including crafting emails, proposals, and presentations.
• Engage with donors through phone or virtual meetings to ensure they feel connected and valued by Unbound.
• Work towards meeting and exceeding individual fundraising goals, with an annual target ranging from $650,000 to $850,000.
• Monitor and report on key program metrics and goals.
• Develop and implement strategies to identify, qualify, and cultivate potential major gift donors in collaboration with the Development Director and Relational Fundraising team.
• Ensure all donor interactions are accurately tracked and documented in donor databases, including Salesforce and internal portals.
• Keep current with industry best practices and engage in ongoing professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 2-3 years proven experience in donor management and fundraising with a track record of meeting significant fundraising targets.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of writing clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals.
• High comfort level with databases and donor management software, particularly Salesforce.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong accuracy and organizational skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Global experience is a plus.
• Tech-savvy with a strong understanding of data-driven decision making.