ISI seeks an entry-level major gifts officer to secure funds for its educational programs by identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gifts. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to get started in nonprofit development or build on entry-level experience. We’re searching for someone who is eager to be coached in major gifts fundraising and to grow in proficiency over time.
Founded in 1953, the Intercollegiate Studies Institute (ISI) is a nonprofit organization that educates for liberty, equipping future leaders to embrace and defend the principles that make America free and prosperous.
The Major Gifts Officer will support ISI’s vital mission by securing funds, managing key donor relationships, and identifying new major gift fundraising opportunities.
Reporting to ISI’s Director of Major Gifts, the Major Gifts Officer will serve as a frontline fundraiser and relationship manager for a caseload, with an emphasis on securing $10,000+ leadership gifts, pledges, and estate commitments for the Institute. The Major Gifts Officer will be expected to conduct regular personal meetings with donors and donor prospects and to make solicitations, employing an effective moves management strategy.
This is a full-time position with remote work considered for exceptionally strong candidates. Competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus benefits.
Principal Responsibilities
- Qualify donors and manage a caseload of 125-200 donors.
- Create a contact, marketing, and communication plan for each donor on the caseload that fulfills the donor’s interests and passion. Execute that plan and modify it as circumstances change.
- Travel frequently to meet with caseload donors, major prospects, and to attend relevant events and conferences (between 100 and 125 meetings per year).
- Collaborate with Marketing and Programs, securing project information for creating donor offers (front-end) and reporting to donors on how their giving made a difference (back-end).
- Collaborate with ISI’s Grant Writer to put together compelling grant proposals and reports.
- Join weekly development team meetings and regular check-in meetings with the Director of Major Gifts
- Perform other major gift officer duties as required, including tracking activity in Salesforce.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree and an interest in non-profit development. The candidate should exhibit superior time-management skills, a high degree of personal initiative and conscientiousness, reliable emotional intelligence, superb interpersonal and writing abilities, and, crucially, a deep appreciation for and desire to further the mission of ISI. Experience with Salesforce and strong Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) skills are a plus.
To apply
Please use the form below to submit the following application materials as one PDF:
- Résumé
- Cover letter detailing your interest in the position/the mission of the organization, and your salary requirements
- A list of three references
If you have questions, please email [email protected]. No phone calls, please.
Applications will be considered as received. ISI is an equal-opportunity employer.
