Major Gifts Officer
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Major Gifts Officer Job no: 5030467 Work type: Full-Time (Salaried) Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Categories: Administrative Services Title: Major Gifts Officer State Role Title: Major Gifts Officer Hiring Range: $55,000.00 Pay Band: UG Agency: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation Location: Jamestown General Agency Website: jyfmuseums.org Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties The Major Gifts Officer is a front-line development professional responsible for raising private funds and works to attain major/restricted fundraising goals. Position manages a portfolio of prospects capable of making major gifts of $10,000 or more for annual, capital, endowment or special projects. Under the direction of the Chief Development Officer, the Major Gifts Officer works with the Director of Major Gifts, Annual Fund Director, Foundation senior staff, the Executive Director, the Board of Directors and Board of Trustees, and volunteers to secure gifts for the Foundation. Minimum Qualifications • Excellent oral and written communication skills and superb interpersonal skills • Organized, prepared, detail oriented, and commitment to follow through • Ability to meet annual assigned performance metrics for gift officer activity and fundraising results • Ability to track and report on progress using Raiser's Edge NXT or similar fundraising database • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Raiser's Edge NXT or similar database • Ability to work within a fluid environment and to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities • Collaborative skillset; ability to effectively work with staff and leadership at all levels • Ability to empathize with donors and clearly communicate organizational mission and goals • Willingness and ability for regional and national travel; some night and weekend work required • Highest ethical standards and a strong commitment to inclusiveness • Ability to process and secure confidential information Additional Considerations • Previous experience in fundraising with a demonstrated track record of success in face-to-face solicitations, or equivalent experience in a sales or marketing role • Successful experience managing positive, rewarding relationships with donors or clients • Experience in a museum setting helpful Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Contact Information Name: Coy Mozingo Phone: 757-###-#### Email: ...@jyf.virginia.gov In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-###-####. Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process. Advertised: 09 Dec 2024 Eastern Standard Time Applications close: