Major Gift Officer - California - 2025722

Sacramento, CA · Staff+ · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$79k-$86kDetected 67 days ago

CRMResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMicrosoft Office

About the role

Hybrid schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5;00pm; 3 days onsite and 2 work from home days.
Major Donor Strategy & Portfolio Management
Continuously analyze donor insights and engagement trends to inform cultivation strategies and maximize fundraising outcomes.

Design and implement innovative, data-informed strategies to identify, cultivate, and solicit high-capacity donors and prospects for major gifts ($10K+).
Manage and grow a portfolio of major donors and prospects, applying strong prospect research and moves management principles to advance relationships toward major gift commitments.
Lead direct, face-to-face donor solicitations and engagement opportunities, building authentic, long-term relationships with major partners.
Partner with legacy giving initiatives to identify and secure planned giving opportunities with long-term supporters.
In partnership with the local advancement team, provide portfolio development support, strategic counsel, and guidance on donor communications.
Serve as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure cohesive and effective engagement.
Develop high-quality donor-facing materials, including proposals, solicitation packages, investment decks, and stewardship reports.
Utilize the donor database (CRM) to track, manage, and optimize donor and prospect activity, ensuring accurate portfolio management.
Monitor progress toward individual fundraising goals and maintain timely, accurate reporting to support pipeline visibility and year-end revenue forecasting.
Maintain current, detailed, and organized records for all donor interactions and relationships.

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
At least 8-10 years of experience in fundraising, with 3-5 years of specific experience in cultivating individual gifts.
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office 365 suite, databases and report generation

Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills;
Strong planning skills and the ability to multi-task;
Outstanding human relations and managerial skills;
Demonstrative initiative
the ability to work with minimal supervision.
A working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Raiser's Edge or other fundraising database.
Valid driver's license and ability to pass a MVR

Strong oral and written communication skills with proven track record of preaching that moves to action

Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document

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