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Peabody Essex Museum

Major Gift Officer

Salem, MA · On-site

$78K - $102K/yr

This individual will manage a specific portfolio of major gift prospects and donors locally, nationally and globally to identify and cultivate their interest in the museum to successfully meet annual ...

Smith Center

Major Gift Officer

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$60K - $75K/yr

Build and manage a portfolio of major gift prospects, developing and implementing personalized cultivation and solicitation strategies. * Cultivate and steward relationships with major donors through ...

LINCOLN UNIVERSITY

Major Gift Officer

Jefferson City, MO · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

Manage and actively engage a portfolio of 100-150 major gift prospects and donors. * Develop and execute individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies. * Conduct personal ...

The Smith Center

Major Gift Officer

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$60K - $75K/yr

Build and manage a portfolio of major gift prospects, developing and implementing personalized cultivation and solicitation strategies. * Cultivate and steward relationships with major donors through ...

YMCA

Major Gift Officer

Conshohocken, PA · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

We are looking for a Major Gift Officer who can help us engage the local community to facilitate ... Technical proficiency in donor research and CRM platform Essential Functions * Helping to connect ...

USA Gymnastics

Major Gift Officer

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$68K - $89K/yr

Employment Opportunity - Major Gift Officer The USA Gymnastics Foundation is at a pivotal moment as ... This position will manage a portfolio of high-capacity individuals, families, foundations, and ...

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY

$71K - $85K/yr

This individual will manage a specific portfolio of major gift prospects and donors locally, nationally and globally to identify and cultivate their interest in the museum to successfully meet annual ...

USA Lacrosse

Major Gift Officer

Sparks, MD · On-site

$50K/yr

POSITION SUMMARY USA Lacrosse is looking to hire a Major Gift Officer to join our team. This ... This includes the ability to be self-managed when working in a remote/work from home environment.

The A21 Campaign

Major Gift Officer

Fort Worth, TX

$63K - $82K/yr

Manage a portfolio of major donors and prospective donors through intentional qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. * Develop and execute individualized engagement and giving ...

Friends of the Earth

Major Gift Officer

Washington, DC · On-site

$105K - $135K/yr

The Major Gift Officer is a frontline fundraising role focused on building strong donor ... Reporting to the Philanthropy Manager, this position manages a portfolio of approximately 140 ...

AEG

Major Gift Officer

Sparks, MD · On-site

$75K - $95K/yr

POSITION SUMMARY USA Lacrosse is looking to hire a Major Gift Officer to join our team. This ... This includes the ability to be self-managed when working in a remote/work from home environment.

The A21 Campaign

Major Gift Officer

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$63K - $82K/yr

Manage a portfolio of major donors and prospective donors through intentional qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. * Develop and execute individualized engagement and giving ...

The A21 Campaign

Major Gift Officer

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$63K - $82K/yr

Manage a portfolio of major donors and prospective donors through intentional qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. * Develop and execute individualized engagement and giving ...

A21

Major Gift Officer

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$68K - $89K/yr

Manage a portfolio of major donors and prospective donors through intentional qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. * Develop and execute individualized engagement and giving ...

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Major Gift Manager

Fort Worth, TX • On-site

Center for Transforming Lives
Non-Profits • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Center for Transforming Livesexternal

$61K - $78K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
SUMMARY

The Major Gifts Manager serves as the central coordinator of major donor strategy for Center for Transforming Lives. Working closely with the President and Chief Executive Officer, Chief Development Officer, and Development team, this position identifies, qualifies, cultivates, and advances major gift prospects through the donor pipeline. The Major Gifts Manager leads prospect research, moves management, donor stewardship, and meeting preparation while ensuring prospects are connected to the appropriate organizational leader at the right time to maximize philanthropic investment and strengthen Transforming Live's long-term fundraising capacity.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Develops and manages a portfolio of qualified major gift prospects and donors using strategic moves management practices to advance individuals through the donor lifecycle.
  • Identifies, researches, and prioritizes prospective major donors, and community leaders through wealth screening, donor analytics, relationship mapping, and engagement history.
  • Creates and maintains individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies that align donor interests with the mission, funding priorities, and campaign objectives.
  • Coordinates major gift including donor meetings, tours, cultivation, proposal development, briefing materials, and follow-up actions.
  • Prepares prospect profiles, research reports, relationship maps, and solicitation strategies for the President and CEO, and CDO.
  • Provides comprehensive stewardship for major donors through personalized engagement, recognition activities, impact reporting, and ongoing relationship management.
  • Maintains complete and accurate donor records within the CRM, documenting interactions, strategies, next steps, and portfolio progress.
  • Leads regular portfolio review processes and reports on prospect qualification, donor advancement, stewardship completion, and moves management.
  • Collaborates across departments to identify new donor opportunities, strengthen campaign readiness, and ensure a high-touch donor experience consistent with Transforming Lives’ values.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
  • Minimum of three years of experience in major gift fundraising (5+ figure gifts), business development, sales, relationship management, nonprofit development, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated success managing relationships and advancing individuals through a sales, fundraising, or engagement pipeline.
  • Experience managing multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines simultaneously.
  • Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
  • Experience in securing philanthropic partnerships.
  • Experience supporting comprehensive campaigns or fundraising initiatives.
Preferred
  • CFRE certification or progress toward certification preferred.
  • Knowledge of Bloomerang Suite a plus.
  • Experience with Monday.com or equivalent platform a plus.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
  • High emotional intelligence, knowledge of fundraising etiquette, and relationship skills.
  • Knowledge of major gift fundraising principles and moves management methodology.
  • Knowledge of prospect research techniques, donor analytics, and wealth screening resources.
  • Exceptional relationship-building and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to develop and execute strategic donor engagement plans.
  • Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Ability to prepare compelling donor presentations, proposals, and stewardship communications.
  • Proficiency with CRM systems, Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Teams, and related technology platforms.
  • Commitment to ethical fundraising practices and exceptional donor stewardship.
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