Job Details

Our client is a umanitarian, mission-driven organization serving forcibly displaced individuals. They are expanding their private philanthropy efforts and seeking a Major Gifts Officer to help drive growth. This role manages a high-value donor portfolio, builds strong relationships with supporters capable of giving $10,000+, and plays a key part in sustaining programs that provide safety, stability, and opportunity for vulnerable communities. The ideal candidate brings both strategy and heart-someone energized by relational fundraising and motivated by meaningful, impact-oriented work.
Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of roughly 100-150 major-gift donors and prospects.
• Conduct regular donor outreach, including meetings, calls, and personalized engagement.
• Develop tailored cultivation and solicitation strategies for high-net-worth individuals.
• Secure major gifts of $10K+ through relationship-based fundraising.
• Provide timely stewardship, including updates, impact reports, and donor recognition.
• Collaborate with leadership, board members, program teams, and Development colleagues to support donor engagement.
• Maintain accurate records of donor activity in the CRM (Salesforce preferred).
• Support donor-related events, campaigns, and special initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or CFRE a plus.
• 3-5+ years of major gifts or high-level relationship-building experience, with a track record of securing five- and six-figure gifts.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and storytelling skills.
• Strong strategic planning abilities with comfort managing multiple priorities.
• Experience with fundraising metrics, data analysis, and CRM systems (ideally Salesforce).
• Professionalism, discretion, and resilience in managing donor relationships.
• Alignment with humanitarian, mission-driven work; experience in values-based or faith-aligned environments helpful.
• Ability to travel regionally for donor meetings and events.