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Job Description

Job Description

Major Gifts Officer

I nternational Wildlife Conservation Nonprofit

Remote - WA, OR, CO, MD, WI preferred

Salary: $75,000 $90,000 per year, based on experience

Terrific Major Gifts Officer ("MGO") position with an international wildlife conservation nonprofit. The MGO will be joining the organization during a time of planned growth. The role will be responsible for the full fundraising lifecycle of individual donors and prospects capable of giving $10k+. The MGO will implement strategies to increase individual giving by cultivating relationships with new prospects and identifying existing donors with increased giving capacity. Candidates should have approximately 5-8+ years of fundraising experience and possess a proactive entrepreneurial mindset. This position operates remotely and it is preferred that candidates are based in Washington, Oregon, Maryland, Colorado, or Wisconsin. The salary range is $75,000 to $90,000 per year, based on experience.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full fundraising lifecycle for a portfolio individual donors and prospects capable of giving $10,000+
• Create and implement fundraising strategies to grow and develop the donor base, including moving current donors to higher levels of giving
• Collaborate with other development staff to integrate fundraising strategies
• Meet with donors and prospects, create written proposals, and secure new donors
• Perform donor recognition and stewardship
• Assist with fundraising events
• Collaborate on the planning and execution of annual giving campaigns

Qualifications:

• 5-8+ years of relevant fundraising experience
• Excellent relationship building skills and demonstrated track record of securing 5+ figure gifts
• Ability to interface at all levels, including with the Board
• Comfortable working independently in a remote capacity
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset and proactive
• Interest or prior experience in wildlife conservation or a related area is a plus
• Ability to travel periodically, including internationally

Equal Opportunity Employer.

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