Overview of the Position
We are seeking a Major Gifts Officer, who will serve in a critical role to increase the support for our organization in your region. This position is critical for our general operations, working with current and prospective supporters and encouraging adult support of and participation in the pro-life movement. As a Major Gifts Officer, you will be responsible for prospecting, developing, and cultivating meaningful relationships with prospective and current supporters on your caseload through meetings, events, phone calls, emails, and handwritten thank-you notes.
Responsibilities
Manage a Supporter Caseload
Find new prospects, research information, reach out for meetings (in person, by email, and by phone), and schedule meetings
Cultivate relationships with current SFLA and SFLAction supporters in caseload and grow their support
Carefully track relationships with supporters and prospects in the SFLA and SFLAction development databases and submit progress reports to supervisor on a weekly basis
Identify and carryout strategies to best engage adult supporters
Attend and host events to represent Students for Life of America and Students for Life Action at the local, regional, and national capacity to meet new prospects and grow relationships with existing donors
Contact via email or text caseload donors and prospects when there is a large Pro-Life Generation event in their area (President speaking, mobilization, National Pro-Life Summit)
Handwritten thank-you
Supportive Tasks
Assist Development Team in coordinating events on the national and local scale
Organize and host a regional gala(s) and/or events
Participate in national fundraising campaigns
Assist in projects and the creation of materials
Attend program related events on campuses throughout the year
Maintain and spearhead designated Development Team project
Cards written and phone calls made weekly, along with other donor thank you touches made
Work with Development Team to create special donor gift campaigns for High Dollar ($1000+) and Major Gifts ($5000+) touches (i.e. Christmas Cards and gifts)
Position Details
Position Type
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This is a full-time salaried position working at least 40 hours per week. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hours can be somewhat flexible by request.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- The Major Gift Officer will report to the Major Gifts Manager and Director of Development and will have no supervisory responsibilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
Knowledge of grammar rules and utilize the oxford comma
Budget management as a budget will be provided within which the MGO is responsible for ordering all supplies, covering travel expenses, etc.
Ability to work independently and with little direct supervision in carrying out the core functions listed above
Communicate intelligently with donors
Exemplary organization skills
Ability to multi-task
Grant writing and/or event experience is a plus
Public speaking is a plus
A positive attitude, good problem-solving skills, and a passion for serving in the pro-life field are a must.
Must be teachable to learn SFLA technologies and platforms.
Candidates must be self-motivated, a good problem solver, have an entrepreneurial spirit, expert multi-tasker, maintain confidentiality, able to work independently, and be a highly organized person.
Good with people in person and over the phone. Present yourself well at events.
Ready and able to learn and grow in fundraising strategy.
Ability to quickly pivot to changing plans, events, strategy, etc.
Manage SFLA and SFLAction overlapping narratives, projects, and programs.
Goal-oriented as team and individual fundraising goals will be provided
Must have the ability to operate technical equipment such as a computer and sit for extended periods of time.
Must be able to withstand long periods of driving.
Other physical demands may include: setting up galas/ local events, tables for conferences/ events and participating in local and national pro-life marches. Must be able to lift 30 pounds.
