Major Gift Officer

Reports to the Fundraising and Communications Director

Responsibilities

Develop and implement major gift cultivation plans with fundraising and communications director
Manage donor relationship development of 150+ donors
Make (once a week) personal calls/visits to Heart of L’Arche Society members each year
Make (once a week) personal calls/visits with major donors and prospects each year with intent to move them up to next level of giving and/or a member of Heart of L’Arche Society
Research and qualify prospects/potential donors
Identify those prospects that are capable of HOL and $1,000+ donors.
Manage prospects
Participate in and support all major donor events.
Accompany major donors to community activities, including GWDC presentations
Manage communications with major donors per plans, including individualized ask letters and thank you notes
Support L’Arche Breakfast by identifying and inviting current and potential HOL donors
Schedule meetings for executive director and fundraising and communications with major donors as appropriate.
Participate in planning and implementing annual hospitality formation for daily life community focusing on educating and motivating daily life members in building relationships with major donors, especially with core people
Manage major donor records and enter notes from cultivation contacts in eTapestry
Support fundraising and communication director in creating and developing and implement planned giving program

Professional Development:

Research and take trainings to enhance and develop skills appropriate to the position
Attend Association of Fundraising Professional and other events to network and reach out to new volunteers, potential Young Leaders Society members and donors

Other:

Perform other duties as needed/required

Qualifications:

BA/BS Degree
Prior fundraising experience preferably in soliciting, cultivating and asking Major Donors.
Moves Management experience preferred
Experience in communications, public speaking
Experience working with a team in planning and implementing fundraising events, outreach and communications
Experience in fundraising data management, eTapestry, Raiser’s Edge, CRM and/or Salesforce.
Willingness to work some evenings and weekends

How to apply

Please send cover letter and resume to Caitlin Smith, recruitment coordinator at join@larche-gwdc.org