Major Gifts Officer

2 weeks ago


Baltimore, United States Center For Urban Famlies Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Are you an ambitious fundraiser looking to make a real impact? Do you thrive on building meaningful relationships and securing major gifts to support a mission-driven organization? If so, we have a perfect opportunity for you here at Center for Urban Families (CFUF) as a Major Gifts Officer

About Us:

Founded in 1999, the Center for Urban Families (CFUF) strengthens urban communities by helping fathers and families achieve stability and economic success. As a pioneer in the responsible fatherhood, family strengthening, and workforce development fields, CFUF’s programs seek to help individuals fully exit poverty and sustain themselves and their families. Our members (the term we use when referring to our clients) are 95% African-American, 71% male, 53% ex-offenders, 58% experiencing housing instability and homeless, and 30% without high school diplomas and live throughout Baltimore, MD.


Here at CFUF, we are looking for someone to come into this role ready to make a difference.... a fundraising professional who is able to draw a connection between the giving of our donors and our work to build a better Baltimore and beyond. Experience with donor database software like Network for Good and the Microsoft suite of products are needed to be proficient in this job.

As a Major Gifts Officer, you will be responsible for cultivating and soliciting major gifts from individuals You will work closely with donors to understand their philanthropic goals and interests. You will also possess the ability to build and manage your own portfolio of donors.

Responsibilities include:

  • Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a major gift prospect pool of current and new donors from throughout the United States for major gifts.
  • Build and manage a portfolio of 100-150 prospects with the capacity to make major gifts.
  • Plan and execute solicitation strategies leading to major gifts; contact donors to pursue these strategies and build enduring relationships, completing 125-150 virtual and in-person visits per year.
  • Prepare proposals, solicitation letters, gift agreements and other development materials for prospects and donors that articulate CFUF’s needs, values, and goals.
  • Communicate with major prospects and donors about specific ways to give, both current and deferred, to maximize gift and tax benefits.
  • Build a strong network of collegial partnerships with development and departmental representatives in the organization.
  • Seek and participate in opportunities to raise the profile of CFUF.
  • Track and assess major gift fundraising metrics.
  • Work collaboratively with members of the Major Gifts Committee to develop cultivation and solicitation strategies.
  • Work evenings and weekends when necessary.

Position Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree required.
  • At least five years related experience required.
  • One to two years of management or program implementation experience.
  • Ability to work in an environment that places a strong emphasis on fundraising metrics.
  • Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
  • Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
  • Ability to adhere to high ethical standards such as the Association of Fundraising Code of Ethical Standards
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable automobile transportation.

Company Benefits:

The benefit package includes paid holidays, personal, vacation, and sick days, health insurance, long term disability, employee assistance program and retirement plan options.

Location:

This position is Hybrid; candidates must be able to reliably commute to the Baltimore office at least one day a week.



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