Major Gifts Officer, SITC/SRS

Major Gifts Officer, SITC/SRS

Company: Executive Director, Inc.

Client Associations: Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) 50%, Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) 50%

Reports To: Director of Business Development, SITC and Executive Director, SRS

Direct Reports: None

Employee Status: Exempt

Role Type/Level: Mid-Level (Non?Supervisory)

Client/Department Overview:

The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) is a non?profit medical professional society dedicated to improving cancer patient outcomes through the advancement of cancer immunotherapy. The Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) is an international society that focuses on research and education in spinal conditions, supporting more than 1,750 leading spine surgeons and related professionals.

Job Overview:

Development, management, and oversight of strategic fundraising efforts for SITC and SRS, including major gift identification, cultivation, solicitation, stewarding, and planned?giving initiatives.

Position Responsibilities (minimum 37.5 hours/week):

• Identify, qualify and manage a portfolio of major?gift prospects and donors.
• Develop and execute tailored cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies to secure major gifts.
• Conduct one?on?one donor meetings with SITC leaders and Forward Fund Committee members, virtual or in person.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and scientific experts to align donor interests with SITC priorities and initiatives.
• Prepare compelling proposals, presentations, and impact reports for major gift prospects.
• Lead and expand the organizations planned?giving program, marketing legacy?giving opportunities in collaboration with the SITC communications team.
• Provide guidance to donors on planned?giving vehicles and work with legal/financial advisors as needed.
• Track outreach, moves management, and gift activity.
• Ensure high?quality stewardship and recognition for major donors and planned?giving participants.
• Support development events, cultivation activities, and donor engagement opportunities.
  

• In concert with the Executive Director and Development Committee, develop and implement the strategic plan for fund development.
• Develop a comprehensive fundraising plan supporting the Research, Education, and Outreach Fund, as well as dedicated funds for the Lori A. Karol Fund and the SRS Traveling Fellows Fund.
• Direct and oversee fund procurement, donor tracking, estate/planned?giving donations, grant writing, funding reporting & metrics, funder compliance, benefits administration, donor relations/recognition, and fundraising events.
• Support staff with inter?departmental information exchange regarding donor needs, expectations, and key deliverables.
• Collaborate with SRS staff (education, communications, membership, meetings) to ensure planning timelines and information sharing.
• Ensure good relationships with existing donors and source new revenue streams and funding sources.
• Identify and develop program expansion/leveraging opportunities to increase funding opportunities.
• With the Senior Communication Manager, oversee the development of fundraising?related marketing materials, press releases, and online information.
• Serve as the primary staff liaison to the Development Committee, providing direction for agendas, background materials, minutes, and decision implementation.
• Oversee maintenance of all required files and systems to track solicitation and other fundraising efforts including donor database and pledges.
• Stay updated on new technologies, best practices, and industry trends to identify innovative strategies for growth.
• Develop a solicitation training program for SRS Development Committee members and Board of Directors.
• Monitor current and potential funder news and report findings to the Development Committee and Board of Directors.
• Develop and monitor budgets and provide appropriate tracking and trending reports.
• Provide support for volunteer solicitors and executive staff for development efforts.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Skills and Qualifications:

• At least 5 years professional experience in fund development; skills in fundraising, business development, proposal writing, budget planning and management.
• Outstanding interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Bachelors degree preferred.
• Previous association management experience and familiarity with nonprofit boards of directors a plus.
  

Education/Experience: Bachelors degree or equivalent required. Excellent writing, organizational skills, attention to detail, and oral communication proficiency. Ability to work independently yet as part of a small, strong team.

Travel Required:

SITC Approximately 13 weeks per year of travel; some weekend and evening work may be required.

SRS Approximately 13 weeks per year of travel, including some international; some weekend and evening work may be required.

Work Environment: Full?time position located in downtown Milwaukee, WI; minimum of two days onsite in the office (including Wednesday as an all?staff?in?office day).

Physical Requirements: Ability to move freely around an annual meeting site, tolerance for occasional long hours, some packaging and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Additional Information: Attendance at the annual meeting is required. Some evening and weekend calls for committee work are required.