Reporting to the Vice President, Development, the Sr. Major Gifts Officer will manage a portfolio of 150 donors, prospects and suspects. This individual will personally identify, cultivate, solicit, close and steward gifts and pledges of $25,000 or more toward a personal goal of $1MM+ and an annual departmental goal of $6-9MM.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Work in conjunction with the Vice President, Development, external consultants and other members of the Development team and Leadership in identifying potential donors, developing strategies, and updating prospects on key initiatives at Habitat of Broward
Lead the process of identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, closing and stewarding major gifts and planned giving prospects to ensure that fundraising goals are met.
Assist with the development and execution of a solicitation plan with an emphasis on personal face-to-face visits done offsite.
Develop a tiered system of major gift prospects and facilitate the movement of those prospects through the various stages of giving based on the Moves Management model.
Actively participate in regular prospect management (pipeline) /strategy meetings with Habitat Broward leadership.
Proactively enter timely prospect action reports in database documenting contacts, solicitations, meetings and notes.
Assist the VP in executing major donor related events and attend key Habitat of Broward events.
Manage information flow between donors and prospects, program staff and Leadership.
Coordinate virtual and in-person meetings to cultivate donor and prospect relationships.
Prepare written materials such as proposals, and reports.
Record and report on key metrics.
Work collaboratively with the development coordinator to facilitate reporting, research, and analysis.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Extensive knowledge of fundraising strategies and principles.
Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills required.
Must be a self-starter with sound judgement who can work independently, solve problems, handle confidential information, and navigate sensitive situations.
Ability to work collaboratively and as part of a team required.
A clear understanding of the mission, values, and traditions of Habitat of Broward.
The position requires that the majority of the MGO’s time be spent off-site visiting prospects.
Position is Onsite, not remote.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree required.
4+ years of direct fundraising experience with proven ability to solicit and close major gifts, as well as a working knowledge of planned giving fundraising and vehicles is essential.
Working knowledge of Charity Proud, Word, Excel and PowerPoint highly preferred.
Proven experience working with and managing volunteers.
Salary:
Depending on experience.
Please send all resumes and references to Christine Meola: christine@theangelettigroup.com
Company Description
Habitat's Vision: A world where everyone has a decent place to live.
Mission Statement: Seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat for Humanity of Broward brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.
Habitat Broward offers a "hand up" not a "hand out" to low to very-low income families who are unable to qualify for conventional financing but are willing to work hard to improve their family's lives.
Habitat's Vision: A world where everyone has a decent place to live. Mission Statement: Seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat for Humanity of Broward brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. Habitat Broward offers a "hand up" not a "hand out" to low to very-low income families who are unable to qualify for conventional financing but are willing to work hard to improve their family's lives.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Non-profit Organization Management
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