Major Gifts Officer (2 positions)

Major Gifts Officer

(Hybrid)

Join a team of dedicated professionals at a dynamic time in the immigration reform movement at the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR), the largest immigration reform group that advocates for BORDER ENFORCEMENT and BORDER CONTROLS.

Major Responsibilities

• Perform prospect research for new donors who have been identified as having high giving potential using wealth screening software
• Establish individualized cultivation plans (moves management) for new major donor prospects to help prospects reach their philanthropic goals and develop a long-term relationship with our organization
• Manage annual grant cycle and assist in the drafting and submitting of grant proposals and acknowledgments
• Keep major/prospective donor profiles up-to-date in fundraising CRM with correspondence records and accurate wealth screening data
• Work with other fundraising leads within the department to align efforts and set goals; Track and report progress using specific metrics
• Learn to make direct, face-to-face solicitations and assist the board and other staff with their solicitations (e.g., provide portfolio development support, strategic counsel, and help with donor communications)

Qualifications/Skills

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of fundraising/grassroots or other related experience - required
• A strong portfolio of success by showing past achievements, projects, and positive relationships with external stakeholders- required
• Enjoys intellectual challenges and has a robust commitment to learning
• Superior verbal and written communication skills, grant writing a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity with prospect research, CRM database, and wealth screening software
• Ability to set goals, track progress, and provide consistent reports to leadership

This position is at FAIR’s headquarters in Washington, DC. It is full-time, exempt, and offers generous benefits, including an annual salary $100,000.00 - $1250,000, depending on experience.

For your application to be considered, please submit a cover letter indicating familiarity with FAIR’s mission, a resume, and one writing sample to jblue@fairus.org

(Candidates are encouraged to visit FAIR’s webpage at www.fairus.org to learn more about the organization).

 FAIR provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.