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Major Gifts Officer
Direct Hire | Regional Social Services Non-Profit | Milwaukee, WI
Goodwill TalentBridge is recruiting a Major Gifts Officer for a direct hire opportunity with our client, a respected regional human services non-profit organization that provides supportive services and programming to community members in need throughout SE Wisconsin.
This role is pivotal in cultivating and securing philanthropic support to advance the organization’s mission and programs in areas of mental health, workforce solutions, family well-being, and other supportive services. This role will have the opportunity to build and grow the major gifts and individual donor impact on the organization. The ideal candidate will approach their work with a strategic mindset and have experience networking within the Greater Milwaukee philanthropic community to create impactful results.
Position Overview
- Develop and Manage Donor Relationships: Build and maintain a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors, fostering strong, lasting connections
- Strategic Engagement: Partner with leadership and team members to design personalized outreach strategies and communications that resonate with donor priorities
- Advance Fundraising Initiatives: Drive ambitious fundraising objectives to support core programs and special campaigns aligned with the organization’s mission
- Expand Impact: Grow the influence of major gifts and individual contributions, ensuring meaningful support for mental health, workforce development, family services, and other community programs
- Oversee capital improvement initiatives and related fundraising campaigns, ensuring all objectives and benchmarks are successfully achieved
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Manage Donor Portfolio: Oversee and maintain a robust list of major gift prospects and current donors
- Engage & Cultivate Relationships: Initiate and conduct meetings and calls to uncover donor interests and assess potential for significant contributions
- Support Giving Societies: Build strong connections with giving society members through personalized engagement plans and recognition efforts
- Qualify Prospects: Analyze donor capacity and readiness to determine suitability for major gift opportunities
- Deliver Stewardship Programs: Execute strategies to keep donors informed and appreciated, including impact reporting, special events, and meaningful touchpoints
- Lead Gift Solicitations: Develop and present customized proposals that align donor priorities with organizational goals to secure major gifts
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum 3 years of professional fundraising experience with individual donors, foundations, and corporations
- Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, personal vehicle, and automobile insurance (generally local travel up to 30%)
- This role is full-time with flex-scheduling as needed for events and meetings that occur outside of regular business hours
Skills & Knowledge
- CRM experience and adaptability to learn a variety of technologies
- Proficiency in donor engagement and moves management
- Knowledgeable of Greater Milwaukee philanthropic community
What Our Client Offers
- Competitive compensation
- Generous benefits
- Collaborative team environment