Major Gift Officer

🕒 June 25

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Convention of States

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Founded 2013

🏛️ Government

🤲 Charity

🌍 Social Impact

Government • Charity • Social Impact

Convention of States is a grassroots movement advocating for a Convention under Article V of the U. S. Constitution, allowing state legislatures to propose amendments that impose fiscal restraints, limit the power of the federal government, and establish term limits for federal officials. The organization mobilizes citizens nationwide to participate by signing petitions and advocating legislative resolutions in their states, aiming to restore power to the states and the citizens.

📋 Description

• Manage his/her own portfolio of major gift prospects and donors. • Work closely with the SVP of External Relations to develop and implement strategies for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors and prospects with capacity for a major gift of $10,000 to $1 million and above. • Build strong long-term relationships with his/her caseload, composed of generous donors to the organization who are committed to its mission. • Actively engage in regular donor/prospect communications. • Plan, organize, and direct fundraising strategies and campaigns for major donors to Convention of States. • Develop and maintain a high level of understanding of COS work and priorities. • Track and report progress using specific metrics. • Manage all donor engagement activity through the use of COSA’s donor management system. • Participate as a member of the External Relations team, and member of all staff through active involvement in team and all staff meetings, events, and training. • Travel 25-30% to meet with donors.

🎯 Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in development or business. • Sales, marketing, and financial skills are preferred. • Strong writing and presentation skills. • Willingness to travel 25-30% of the time. • A self-starter with the ability to work as part of a team and independently as required. • Proven experience with successful fundraising, project management, sales or politics. • Working knowledge of computer programs and applications such as: MS Office, Google Suites, Slack/Zulip, Zoom/Meetn, Salesforce, or other DMS. • Ability to manage multiple projects with specific deadlines while delivering high quality work. • Ability to learn, understand and maintain current best practices in philanthropic giving. • Must be highly loyal and trustworthy with a history of working in an environment where sensitive information is protected.