The Climate Reality Project, a nonprofit organization founded by former Vice President Al Gore, is offering a full-time position for a Major Gifts Officer to work with the Advancement team. This position will play an integral role in a fast-paced organization that combines strategic campaigns and cutting-edge communications to win concrete victories on the path to solving the climate crisis.
General Overview: The Major Gifts Officer will support and expand the Advancement Team's fundraising efforts, including the identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of new and existing major donors. This position is responsible for managing relationships with a portfolio of current and prospective major donors ($5,000-$50,000) on behalf of Climate Reality and its leadership. This position works collaboratively and strategically with the President & CEO, Director of Advancement, and other staff members and requires semi-frequent travel.
The location of this position is in Washington, DC.
Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Managing a portfolio of current donors and donor prospects, focusing on increasing revenue from 4-5 figure gifts.
- Participating in all aspects of the gift cycle: 1) identify and initiate contacts with potential major donors; 2) develop appropriate cultivation strategies for them; 3) move potential donors in an appropriate and timely fashion toward solicitation; 4) make solicitations when appropriate; 5) maintain stewardship and contact with donors.
- Working with the Research and Advancement Associate to research donor prospects and prepare strategy plans for engagement and solicitation.
- Scheduling and conducting meetings with current and prospective donors.
- Scheduling and staffing meetings and trips with program staff, Director of Advancement, and President and CEO.
- Working with the Advancement team to create personalized appeals and correspondence.
- Managing donor communication, including quarterly newsletters.
- Managing year-end direct mail solicitation.
- Assisting with fundraising dinners and events.
- Using Salesforce to track donors and prospects and assisting with implementation of a moves management system.
- Assisting with preliminary creation of an annual giving program by developing strategies to upgrade and cultivate online donors.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 3-4 years successful experience in fundraising, with at least 1-2 years working to secure major gifts with a principal
- Experience building and maintaining long-term relationships with major donors, and proven track record of securing major gifts
- Strong written and verbal communications skills
- Salesforce experience or experience with CRM required
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Experience using research software and tools preferred
- Optimistic and positive attitude a must
- Ability to work long hours and weekends, travel semi-frequently and on short notice
- Ability to work in high-visibility and fast-paced environment
- Commitment to Climate Reality's mission and values
The Climate Reality Project is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities and termination.
Salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, 401(k) with no vesting period and a company match, mobile phone reimbursement and a transit subsidy.
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