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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF ORANGE COUNTY

Major Gifts Officer

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A Fundraising Manager manages fundraising for an organization. Develops and implements fundraising strategies that include online fundraising, mail and email campaigns, grant writing and fundraising events. May develop relationships with large donors.

$145,728 / year median in California

+9% projected growth

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Major Gifts Officer
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF ORANGE COUNTY - 4.1
Santa Ana, CA Job Details Full-time $110,000 - $130,000 a year 10 hours ago Qualifications Donor and alumni database management Full Job Description Summary This Major Gift Officer position will play a critical role helping Habitat for Humanity of Orange County grow and strengthen our Major Gifts program to achieve our fundraising goals and advance the organization's strategic objections. This role is responsible for cultivating relationships with donors to secure philanthropic support, which includes identifying, engaging, soliciting, and stewarding donors. Candidates need to be passionate about driving impact and excited to join a dynamic, mission driven team with a growth mindset. This role reports to the Chief Development Officer, and in collaboration supports securing sponsorships for high-profile events such as the Keys to 100 Gala and Leaders Build. Job Duties and Responsibilities Identifies, qualifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards donors and prospects, through visits and other forms of direct personal contact in accordance with performance targets. Manage a portfolio of 150-200 donors. Developing and implementing individual cultivation and solicitation strategies. Expand pipeline with new donors and prospects through face-to-face meetings and relationship building. Track and report on progress towards major giving fundraising goals, including revenue and engagement metrics. Conduct in-depth research on prospective individual donors to assess giving capacity, philanthropic interests and affiliation. Produces persuasive and accurate solicitations, proposals, impact reports, touch points, and other development related communication material in support of the department's fund-raising activities. Responsible for maintaining donor records with updated contact information, meeting notes and other key information; producing necessary fundraising reports. Collaborate with CDO on the overall major giving program strategy, including private and family foundations. Serve as an ambassador for Habitat OC and participate in development related activities. Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, or related field. 2+ years of fundraising or relationship management experience, preferably in a nonprofit setting. Strong research, analytical, and writing skills with experience using research tools Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with donors and stakeholders. Highly organized with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Experience with donor management systems/CRM platforms (Bloomerang) Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Ability to handle confidential donor information with discretion and professionalism. Commitment to the mission and values of the organization. Equal Opportunity Habitat for Humanity of Orange County is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Habitat for Humanity of Orange County will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Habitat OC is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances of the conviction, provide mitigating information, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Physical Requirements This position requires the ability to constantly use hands for keying and fingering, hear, see, and speak clearly to communicate with others. The role also requires frequent standing and walking throughout the workday. Occasional reaching and lifting or moving up to 20 lbs is also required. Bending is not required for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.