Description

Who we are:

St. Matthew’s House is a faith based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that exists to transform lives in a spiritual environment that is both compassionate and disciplined. Our ministry is able to initiate a second chance at life for many facing their toughest times. With established faith-based principles and dedication, we’ve been able to see thousands of individuals and families regain their independence over the past 35 years through our numerous programs.

About the role:

The Major Gifts Officer will focus all professional time on developing, implementing, and handling the management of Major Gifts for St. Matthew’s House. This position will also work directly with the Director of Individual Giving and VP of Development to manage all major and capital campaign processes. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create and manage a plan of overall stewardship of current major donors, including strategies to grow the relationships going forward.
• Create strategies to engage major donors in line with the Stewardship model for St. Matthew’s House.
• For each managed prospect, follow established procedures for tracking and qualifying prospects and for recording and reporting gifts.
• Develop innovative recognition opportunities for continuity and donor stewardship. Direct the publicity of major gifts and coordinate special donor cultivation events.
• Prepare and propose major gift proposals. Track progress of proposal; strategize follow-up and intermediate moves between submission and decision.
• Keep senior campaign staff and volunteers informed of the status of key prospect strategies and performance of direct reports, including goal achievement status.
• Work closely with communications, events and annual funds team to incorporate major gifts into development and marketing plans.
• Work closely with leadership to provide strategic information and guidance to assist in developing goals and objectives essential to St. Matthew’s House;
• Develop strategies for solicitations, utilizing organizational leadership appropriate to the level of solicitation.
• Innate Sense of Relationship Building through Donor Cultivation Processes
• Ability to lead and motivate individuals.
• Able to think creatively and strategically to successfully mediate and negotiate with individuals and groups internally and externally.
• Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills; proven presentation abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a complex institution.
• Strong leadership and planning skills.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree required

Experience: Capital/ major gift campaign experience preferred. Establishing and executing priorities and achieving stated goals is necessary for this role. Extensive experience working with volunteers and fundraising boards along with working with high net worth individuals. Experience with Raiser’s Edge is preferred.

Travel Demands: Flexibility in work hours; this position requires some evening work and travel.

Confidentiality: Works with confidential information.

Working Conditions: Normal office environment

**FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT A COVER LETTER.