The Major Giving Officer oversees all aspects of direct donations for major giving program or major giving potential, including prospect research, relationship building, proposal development, stewardship, and organizational reporting.   This position will manage a portfolio of 125-150 donors with the potential of a major gift, defined as $2,500 or more. The emphasis of the Major Giving Officer is to maximize the donations from individual and corporate donors to support essential mission related activities, event sponsorship opportunities, and programs in alignment with strategic goal achievement. 

Required Qualifications:

  1. Education:  Bachelor’s degree; CFRE and advanced degree are highly desirable.
  2. Experience:  Seven to ten years of fundraising – including planning and campaigns involving multiple fundraising disciplines and strategies.  Minimum two years of major gifts leadership experience.  Corporate and/or Business-to-Business sales leadership experience may be substituted for fundraising experience.
  3. Progressive experience in successful development programs and knowledge of “best practices” in development.
  4. Passionate advocate for closing the food insecurity gap.
  5. Strong political acumen with thorough knowledge of the stakeholder landscape (e.g., regulations, policies, practices, programs, and initiatives).
  6. Demonstrated success in working with and involving top-level board members and other volunteers in development efforts.  Proven ability to initiate action and motivate others.
  7. Ability to discern financial documents and concisely communicate results. Detail oriented, customer service focused, highly organized and results driven.
  8. Ability to present educational material in an engaging manner and guide others to develop knowledge that will enhance their understanding of the Foodbank’s mission
  9. Must be able to work independently and anticipate reporting and communication needs of the Director of Development.
  10. Detail oriented, customer service focused, highly organized and results driven.
  11. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment which requires strong project management and time management skills.
  12. Understands strategic planning and aligns priorities with broader goals, measurable outcomes, evaluates alternatives, and can see connections within complex issues.
  13. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with Donor Database Management software such as Blackbaud, Raiser’s Edge, DonorPerfect and/or Andar software extremely helpful.
  14. Available during off-hours for communications of all kinds.

Join Feeding America's 2012 Foodbank of the Year and a 2016 NorthCoast99 winner in our fight against hunger! Excellent culture, pay and benefits. Background check and drug screen required.  No calls or walk-ins.  EOE/M/F/D/V

Please submit resumes to jobs@acrfb.org and include the following information in your cover letter:

  1. Summary of your background and relevant event management experience
  2. Explanation of how you connect to our mission
  3. Explanation of why you are the best fit for this position
  4. Salary requirements
  5. Contact information and best time to reach you

 

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