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JOB SUMMARY
The Major Gifts Officer will support Burning Man Project’s ability to retain current major donors with particular emphasis on expanding the major donor portfolio by identifying, recruiting, and soliciting new major donors of $5,000 - $100,000. This individual will establish and manage a growing portfolio of 100 prospects by designing and developing solicitation strategies; identifying gift opportunities that match donors’ interests; and personally soliciting gifts and continually stewarding major gift donors. This position is part of a high-performing Philanthropic team that, together, implements a comprehensive development program of identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding annual, major and planned giving donors and prospects for unrestricted and restricted needs in support of Burning Man Project’s mission.
This is a regular, full-time, eligible for benefits role, with preference given to candidates located in proximity to one of Burning Man’s operations (San Francisco, CA, Reno, NV, or Gerlach, NV) or in key geographic areas of interest, such as Los Angeles, CA or New York, NY. Working hours will be based on Pacific Time.
The deadline to apply to this role is Friday, April 12th at 5:00pm Pacific.
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Secure Major Gifts (40%)
Identify, Cultivate and Steward Donors/Prospects (40%)
Report and Database Management (10%)
General (5%)
Other Functions and Responsibilities (5%)
LEARNING AND TEACHING
Required
The ideal candidate will be a results oriented, proactive, self-directed and organized professional who possesses the following skills and attributes:
Note: If you have gained the necessary experience to succeed in this role and have acquired this experience in other ways, we encourage you to apply and share all relevant experience in your application.
REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
We are certain that working for Burning Man Project is unlike any other job on the planet! In addition to the unique opportunity to participate and contribute to our global community and culture within a creative, fun, and inspiring work environment, we’re also thrilled to provide the following:
Compensation:
Individual compensation decisions are dependent on a variety of factors, including prior experience and geographical location. The anticipated salary range for this position is $110,000 to $120,000 annually.
Additional Benefits:
NOTICE FOR ALL APPLICANTS:
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