Major Gifts Officer, Eastern Region

4 weeks ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Natural Resources Defense Council Inc Full time
Job Title: Major Gifts Officer, Eastern Region

The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is seeking an experienced Major Gifts Officer to join its Eastern Region Team. This team consists of seasoned fundraisers who manage NRDC's most significant philanthropic market and generate over $40 million in contributed income annually.

The Major Gifts Officer will be responsible for implementing prospecting and renewal strategies aligned with NRDC's programmatic growth. This includes managing a portfolio of current and prospective donors who can contribute at the major gift level ($25,000 to $1 million or more).

The ideal candidate must be a highly skilled major gift fundraiser with a proven track record of successfully and strategically identifying, cultivating, and stewarding philanthropists contributing $25,000 to $1 million or more.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee a portfolio of approximately 100 H/UHNWIs and family offices with the capacity to contribute at the five, six, and seven-figure levels.
  • Develop and implement moves management strategies and timelines for the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of grants.
  • Work closely with programmatic leadership to drive the growth of NRDC's efforts, especially in the Major Gifts Officer's defined geographic focus area.
  • Formulate a comprehensive strategy to expand and diversify NRDC's funding base in the Major Gifts Officer's defined geographic focus area.
  • Contribute to the creation of compelling fundraising materials and regular communications tailored to resonate with donors and prospects.
  • Partner with and support NRDC's leadership in their cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts.
Qualifications:
  • 7+ years of major gifts fundraising experience.
  • Eagerness to pursue new potential high net worth supporters with significant capacity.
  • Strong writing skills to communicate in a regular, compelling manner with donors.
  • Familiarity with philanthropic communities across the Northeast.
  • Collaborative and inclusive approach to inter and intra departmental work.
  • Professional demeanor when interfacing with NRDC donors and colleagues.
  • Passion for the mission and goals of NRDC.
  • Willingness to travel 30%.

NRDC is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in our work and in our workplace. We believe that celebrating and actively welcoming diverse voices and perspectives is essential to solving the planet's most pressing environmental problems.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a supportive working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and is commensurate with skills and experience.

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