Major Gifts Officer

2 weeks ago


Louisville, Kentucky, United States Community Food Share Full time
Job Title: Major Gifts Officer

Community Food Share, a leading food bank serving Boulder and Broomfield Counties, is seeking a highly skilled Major Gifts Officer to join our team. As a key member of our development team, you will play a pivotal role in building a strong culture of philanthropy across our organization.

About the Role:

The Major Gifts Officer is responsible for identifying, researching, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individuals capable of making major and planned gifts over $5,000 to support the mission of our food bank. This position reports to the Director of Philanthropy and manages a portfolio of approximately 120 major gift prospects and donors.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and oversee the Major Gifts program, working within Community Food Share's organization-wide strategic plan and the philanthropy strategic plan.
  • Directly manage a portfolio of donor and donor prospects capable of making a gift of $5,000+ utilizing major gift best practices.
  • Build and maintain relationships to implement strategic solicitation of donors for gifts that reach full philanthropic capacity.
  • Develop, write, and present customized proposals that align the needs of Community Food Share with donor intent and capacity.
  • Meet with donors in-person, virtually, and via telephone to steward long-lasting relationships to sustain the efforts and mission of Community Food Share.
  • Identify current donors with greater capacity and develop strategies for increasing giving levels through cultivation, outreach, recognition, and events activities, in partnership with the Donor Relations Officer.
  • Identify and cultivate planned giving prospects and develop strategies for gift planning opportunities, in collaboration with the Director of Philanthropy.
  • Support the Chief Executive Officer and Director of Philanthropy in the management of their portfolios.
  • Regularly update proposals, track Moves Management activity, and document long-term strategy using Raiser's Edge.
  • Participate in internal and external planning committee meetings as appropriate.
  • Represent and speak on behalf of Community Food Share at external events and campaigns.
  • Maintain positive relationships with the public through attendance and participation in community events and represent Community Food Share in a positive, professional manner.
  • Provide input on budgetary assessments, including developing revenue projections, recognizing monthly and annual variances, and identifying expenses related to major donor cultivation.
Requirements:

Alignment with Community Food Share's mission and a compassionate appreciation for hunger issues are essential to the successful performance of all responsibilities.

  • Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree or additional development experience desirable.
  • 5 years+ of fundraising and donor cultivation experience with proven results preferred.
  • Ability to devise and execute strategies and team plans with minimal oversight and to drive execution with team peers across boundaries.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills (with peers and donors) are required.
  • Must have excellent time management skills and the ability to produce deliverables from start to finish effectively and under pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Experience with donor research and CRM systems (Raiser's Edge NXT preferred).
  • Candidate must be self-motivated, demonstrate initiative, and be a strong team player.
  • Knowledge of food insecurity and the cycle of poverty.
What We Offer:

Community Food Share offers a rich suite of benefits for its full-time employees, including:

  • 20 paid vacation days per year with annual rollover
  • 10 paid Holidays
  • 10 paid sick days per year
  • 1 personal day per year
  • 95% company-paid health insurance
  • 100% company-paid dental insurance
  • 100% company-paid life and disability insurance
  • Voluntary vision insurance
  • Matched SIMPLE IRA vested at 100% from day 1
  • 100% company-paid Colorado FAMLI leave premium
  • Semiannual Incentive Award based on performance prorated for start date

To apply for this position, please submit a current resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest in this position through the email address attached to this posting.


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