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Smile Train

This is a remote position, but candidates must reside in California. ** Reports To Vice President ... Motivate, coach, and evaluate a team of 2 accountable gift officers, establishing rigorous ...

Taylor Farms

Major Gifts Officer

WA · Remote

$73K - $95K/yr

Major Gift Officer Role Type: Full Time Location: Nashville, Seattle, or Dallas preferred. US Only. Travel Requirement: Ability to travel up to 35% of the time. Reports to: Development Director Atlas ...

Sesame Workshop

Director, Major Gifts

Manhattan, NY · Remote

$110K - $130K/yr

Provide informal coaching and guidance to other Major Gift Officers (MGOs), sharing expertise and modeling best practices in donor and family foundation engagement. * Prospect identification: Partner ...

Alliance for Justice

Major Gifts Officer

Washington, DC · Remote

$125K - $131K/yr

This role is best suited for a seasoned gift officer who works collaboratively, approaches ... The Major Gifts Officer engages donors in ways that are strategic, relevant, and meaningful to them ...

Alliance for Justice

Major Gifts Officer

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$125K - $131K/yr

This role is best suited for a seasoned gift officer who works collaboratively, approaches ... Remote Typical Setting: * Office Travel Requirements: * For employees located outside of Washington ...

National Abortion Federation

Major Gifts Officer

$100K/yr

Manage a portfolio of approximately 100-150 major gift prospects and donors through qualification ... Comfort working independently in a remote environment. * Ability and willingness to travel ...

CodeAI

Major Gifts Officer

$73K - $95K/yr

JOB SUMMARY CodeAI is looking for a Major Gifts Officer to build a net-new pipeline of high-net ... clean gift processing and stewardship handoffs. As a secondary focus, you may also identify and ...

Riverkeeper Inc

Major Gifts Officer

Ossining, NY · Remote

$115K - $125K/yr

Mostly remote in New York, NY and Hudson Valley; requiring at least one day in the Ossining, NY ... Prepare compelling funding proposals, investment decks, and gift agreements, and conduct direct ...

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How much do major gift officer remote jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for major gift officer remote in the United States is $83,546.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $72,000.00 and $93,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a major gift officer?

Major Gift Officers are fundraising professionals responsible for cultivating and securing large donations for nonprofit organizations or educational institutions. When working remotely, they use digital tools to research potential donors, build relationships through virtual meetings, and coordinate fundraising campaigns from a distance. Their main duties include identifying prospective major donors, developing personalized outreach strategies, and ensuring donors feel engaged and appreciated, all while collaborating with colleagues online.

How do major gift officers working remotely build and maintain relationships with donors?

Remote Major Gift Officers leverage a variety of digital tools and platforms to foster strong connections with donors, such as video conferencing, personalized emails, and virtual events. They often schedule regular check-ins and updates to keep donors engaged and informed about the organization's impact. Building trust and rapport remotely requires proactive communication, careful listening, and creative engagement strategies. Collaboration with internal teams like development, communications, and leadership is also essential to coordinate donor stewardship and ensure a seamless donor experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a major gift officer remote?

To thrive as a Major Gift Officer (Remote), you need expertise in fundraising, donor relations, and strategic communication, often supported by a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Familiarity with donor management systems like Raiser’s Edge and experience using virtual meeting platforms are typical technical requirements. Strong relationship-building, persuasive communication, and self-motivation are standout soft skills for this role. These abilities are crucial for cultivating meaningful donor relationships and meeting fundraising goals, especially when working remotely.

What is the difference between Major Gift Officer Remote vs Fundraising Coordinator?

AspectMajor Gift Officer RemoteFundraising Coordinator
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, experience in donor relations, fundraising certificationsBachelor's degree often preferred, entry-level fundraising experience
Work EnvironmentRemote, independent, relationship-focusedOffice or remote, event planning and administrative tasks
Employer & Industry UsageNonprofits, educational institutions, healthcare organizationsNonprofits, community organizations, charities

The Major Gift Officer Remote focuses on cultivating high-level donors and managing major gift campaigns remotely, requiring experience and relationship-building skills. In contrast, the Fundraising Coordinator handles broader fundraising activities, including event planning and donor outreach, often in a more administrative or entry-level capacity. Both roles are essential in nonprofit fundraising but differ in scope, responsibilities, and experience requirements.

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Infographic showing various Major Gift Officer Remote job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $83,546 per year, or $40.2 per hour.

Major Gifts Officer- Florida Remote

West Palm Beach, FL • On-site, Remote

Children's Home Society of Florida
Non-Profits • 1 - 5K employees
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$69K - $90K/yr

Full-time

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Children's Home Society of Florida
Since opening our doors in 1902, CHS became a part of Florida's history.
CHS has been committed to growing and evolving to provide the right services and solutions to address the needs of children and families throughout the changing times. Every day, our team works with parents and kids to empower them and encourage them. With innovative technology solutions and a dedicated, experienced team throughout the state, we're changing the face of foster care and positively impacting children and families' lives for generations to come.
Join our team to continue to do good and create history serving Florida's children and families!
The Major Gifts Officer is accountable for expanding major gift opportunities through strategic donor development and account planning. In this role, the incumbent identifies, cultivates and solicits significant financial gifts from high net-worth, future-focused individuals, cultivating and managing a portfolio of 120+ donors and securing at least $600,000 annually to advance the CHS mission. Overall, the Major Gifts Officer contributes to CHS's strategic objective of reimagining what HOME means by creating spaces where every child and family is supported and has access to the opportunities they need to pursue their dreams.
WHY JOIN CHS?
  • Uplifting mission-driven work culture
  • Make an impact in your community and become a part of Florida's history!
  • Growth and professional development opportunities
  • Great benefits package, including generous paid time off and holidays

Primary Job Functions
1. Expand major gift opportunities through the identification, cultivation and solicitation of significant financial gifts from high net worth, future-focused individuals, cultivating and managing a portfolio of 120+ donors and securing at least $600,000 annually.
Major and Mega Gift Development & Growth (80%)
  • Manage a portfolio of 120+ high capacity, future-focused donors and qualified prospects, focusing on securing 6+ figure gifts.
  • Develop individualized cultivation strategies and maintain regular personal contact with donors and qualified prospects, including visits, calls and virtual meetings, working strategically to deepen commitment and secure large gifts.
  • Prepare and execute multi-year, investment-focused asks; set and meet annual targets for donor visits, solicitations, and revenue goals.
  • Manage D.W. Comstock Recognition Society donors and grow overall donor base for the Society.
  • Use the moves management process to increase the speed of donor solicitation, boost closed/won gifts, and achieve a minimum of 6:1 revenue to expense ratio.
  • Analyze giving trends and portfolio performance to refine strategies; use research tools to identify new prospects, qualify prospects, assess donor capacity and strengthen the pipeline.
  • Prepare donor proposals, presentation and gift agreements.

Regional Collaborations & Partnerships (10%)
  • Collaborate with the Development Team to grow opportunities and align major donor interests with organizational priorities.
  • Provide expertise, ongoing guidance, and support to collaborators on executing the best account strategies for large donors and CHS.

Program Administration & Reporting (10%)
  • Maintain compliance with CHS policies and practices regarding risk management, donation processing and financial controls.
  • Use the CRM to document within two business days, staying current with changes while following moves management policy and practices.
  • Ensure timely and personalized donor stewardship, acknowledgment, and impact reporting.

2. Contribute to a positive, engaging work environment.
  • Develop a strong knowledge base and stay current on job-related issues and trends.
  • Participate actively in departmental meetings, training and education, as well as the quality process.
  • Comply with CHS's code of conduct, policies, procedures and other obligations.
  • Assist with training other team members and providing back up when necessary.
  • Pick up projects on the fly; perform other duties as assigned from time to time.

Job Qualifications
Education, Licenses & Certifications:
  • Required - Bachelor's in Business Administration, Marketing, Public Relations, Sales, or related degree from accredited university. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  • FL Drivers' License within 30 days/hire, along with daily access to a reliable and insured vehicle.

Experience:
  • Required - Five plus years of experience in professional fundraising across multiple channels, with a focus on major gifts. Experience cultivating, establishing and maintaining relationships with high net worth individuals. Demonstrated success in closing donors and achieving financial goals in excess of $500,000.
  • Preferred -Experience in the use of fundraising software and tools.

Competencies
Knowledge/Awareness of:
  • Development and fund raising principles, practices and performance standards, including major gift fundraising and moves management.
  • General confidentiality requirements and ethical standards in handling sensitive client-related and other data and information.

Skills/Ability to Demonstrate CHS Core Behaviors
  • Caring-Demonstrate active empathy, kindness and compassion in every interaction, while setting healthy limits and boundaries with clients.
  • Client-Focused - Provide high levels of service, exercising discretion/diplomacy while acting to protect clients when necessary.
  • Curious - Exhibit willingness to explore/reframe problems as opportunities, using good judgement to solve practical problems.
  • Committed - Manage multiple priorities while taking initiative to achieve to desired results and outcomes.
  • Accountable - Meet critical deadlines, while maintaining high attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Proficient - Undertake job duties with minimal supervision, using general office tools, including MS Office Suite and Teams.
  • Resourceful - Accomplish tasks with available resources, stewarding CHS resources appropriately.
  • Team Player - Collaborate and work well with colleagues, contributing to positive morale and spirit within the team.
  • Coalition Builder - Establish internal and external connections to collaborate on shared goals.
  • Inclusive - Interact effectively with others, being sensitive to differences in attitudes, styles, cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Excellence-Driven - Is present and prepared, delivering high quality work.
  • Leader - Exhibit a professional presence, demonstrating strong interpersonal and communication skills with unwavering Respect, Integrity and Dedication to the CHS mission.

Schedule Expectations
The incumbent will work a standard scheduled week, which may include weekends, holidays and evenings. The ability to work flexible hours is required to meet business needs. If working remotely, incumbent will be required to be available by telephone and email during specified hours. Travel will be on an as-needed basis to conduct business-related activities; may be required to work at a CHS location, when necessary
All applicants are subject to background screening through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). For more information, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com
Together, good can be done.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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