Senior Officer for Major Gifts and Individual Contributions

2 weeks ago


Arlington, Virginia, United States U.S Comm for Refuge Full time
Job Overview

POSITION SUMMARY

The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) is dedicated to safeguarding the rights and addressing the needs of individuals experiencing forced or voluntary migration globally, facilitating their transition to a dignified existence. Collaborating with partners across the nation and internationally, USCRI delivers essential services to refugee and immigrant families, empowering them to become self-sufficient and active contributors to their communities.

The Senior Officer for Major Gifts and Individual Contributions will oversee the identification, cultivation, solicitation, acknowledgment, and stewardship of a national portfolio comprising major donors, family foundations, and donor-advised funds. This role will also enhance USCRI's individual giving initiatives and collaborate with the VP of Strategic Development, Development Associate for Donor Services and Engagement, and the Communications team to design and execute annual fundraising campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a portfolio of individuals and family foundations capable of making significant contributions, adhering to targets for meetings, solicitations, donor retention, and CRM management.
  • Formulate strategies to upgrade existing donors, identify and qualify new prospects, and personally cultivate and solicit substantial gifts.
  • Establish and nurture relationships with Community Foundations, Donor Advised Funds, and Family Foundations.
  • Act as the development liaison for major donor contributions to USCRI's Field Office, providing fundraising oversight and devising regional strategies based on local donor demographics, opportunities, and challenges.
  • Collaborate with USCRI's leadership team, program staff, and board members to cultivate and solicit key donors.
  • Support USCRI's individual giving program and work alongside the VP of Strategic Development, Development Associate for Donor Services and Engagement, and Communications team to create and implement annual fundraising campaigns.
  • Utilize USCRI's CRM to document donor interactions and contributions, schedule follow-up meetings, and project revenue; generate monthly and quarterly reports.
  • Travel to engage with key individual donors as necessary.

Qualifications

  • 4 - 5 years of experience managing a major gifts portfolio.
  • Proven experience in building and managing a donor portfolio with a successful track record of securing substantial individual gifts.
  • Experience in developing individual giving campaigns with targeted messaging for mid-level and major donors.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills, professionalism, and the ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders while maintaining a high degree of discretion and confidentiality.
  • Highly effective communication skills, emotional intelligence, and situational awareness.
  • Strong writing, editing, and computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
  • Willingness to travel as required.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively in a team, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated commitment to the mission of USCRI and a desire to grow within a nonprofit development and fundraising environment.

Training Requirements

  • Successful completion of USCRI's Orientation and Training.
  • Complete additional training as identified by supervisor or Human Resources.

Physical Demands

  • Manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and auditory acuity.
  • Repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications.
  • Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying.
  • Quantitative/mathematical ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, standard measurements).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Benefits Overview

  • Comprehensive Medical Insurance with deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums lower than national benchmarks.
  • Dental Insurance with 100% coverage for cleanings and x-rays.
  • Vision Insurance.
  • Life and Disability Insurance – 2x salary covered by USCRI.
  • Long-Term Paycheck Protection/Disability.
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) including 4 weeks of vacation and 11 federal holidays.
  • Retirement plan with an employer contribution of 10% of pay (after 1 year of service).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants is an equal opportunity employer.



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