Per Scholas

Major Gifts Officer, Regional

United States · Part-time

Sponsorship not specified$10k-$100kDetected 6 days ago

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About the role

To date, 30,000+ individuals have been trained through Per Scholas, propelling their professional trajectories into high-growth tech careers with salaries three times higher than their pre-training earnings.

Responsibilities

Lead and orchestrate the solicitation of major gifts in the $10,000-$99,999 range, with an explicit focus on upgrading donors and strengthening the leadership giving pipeline across markets in the Midwest and South.
Generate leads, especially for emerging markets, based on research, local networks and local Per Scholas partners to help build and expand the portfolio.
Contribute to the design and refinement of a major gifts program, helping to establish strategy, processes, and best practices while advancing immediate fundraising outcomes.
Partner closely with regionally based development and program teams to engage donors through localized cultivation and stewardship experiences, including campus visits and market-specific events.
Support donors beyond main regions, as new markets are defined or opportunities arise.
Demonstrated success building and sustaining long-term relationships with high-net-worth individuals and recurring donors.
Ability to translate complex programmatic and outcome data into compelling, donor-centered cases for support.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential, 24/7 access to counseling, legal support, and financial resources for employees and their household members

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of sophisticated major gifts experience with individuals, with a proven track record of building portfolios and closing five- and six-figure gifts.
Proficiency with donor and prospect management systems, including Salesforce and iWave (Kindsight).
You are comfortable working independently, taking initiative, and managing complexity as an individual contributor.
You are data-informed, results-oriented, and motivated by measurable impact.
You are detail-oriented, with strong organizational and time-management skills.
You are interested in workforce development, economic mobility, technology, diversity, organizational growth, and scaling impact.

Nice to have

Atlanta, GA or Charlotte, NC are preferred.
Senior Director, Leadership and Major Gifts
This is a newly-aligned role, geographically based, to focus on growing commitments from donors and prospects through regular, high-touch engagement, including donor meetings, campus visits, and small-group events.
The Major Gifts Officer will play a critical role in leveraging Per Scholas' 2030 strategic plan to inspire increased philanthropic investment.
This is an emerging and evolving program, and the Major Gifts Officer will meaningfully influence fundraising strategy, systems, and best practices while driving near-term results.
Candidates residing within commuting proximity to one of the following Per Scholas campuses: Chicago, IL
Understanding of the philanthropic landscape in the South or Midwest a plus.

Skills

Learn more by visiting PerScholas.org and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Compensation

For this role specifically, the salary range is between $110,000/year and $130,000/year, where the difference in salary is typically determined by several factors, including geography in which the selected candidate resides, and alignment w

Benefits

Eligible employees have access to employer-paid life and AD&D Insurance, as well as employer-paid short-term disability coverage, with the option to elect additional life coverage and long-term disability insurance.
Flexible Spending accounts are available for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting expenses.
Per Scholas also offers a range of voluntary benefits, including:
Additional resources include healthcare concierge support, financial wellness tools, and employee discount programs.
Per Scholas offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and overall quality of life!
Holidays & PTO: Full-Time Per Scholas team members enjoy over 40 days of paid time off each year through a mix of holidays, vacation, and sick/personal time!
All employees are eligible for Holiday pay upon hire (a total of 22 holidays annually, including a week off for Independence day and a week before the New Year ).
Vacation accruals increase with tenure.
Part-time employees are afforded time off on a prorated basis and in accordance with local requirements.
Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Benefit eligible employees can choose from multiple medical plans through Cigna or Kaiser Permanente (where available), with options to fit your needs.
Eligible employees also have access to a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that reimburses eligible out-of-pocket expenses, up to $4,000 for individuals and $8,000 for families.
Dental and Vision Insurance: Eligible employees can select from two dental plan options and a vision plan.

Company info

Per Scholas is seeking a Major Gifts Officer, Regional, an energetic and strategic accelerator of major gifts, to identify, cultivate, and secure five- and six-figure contributions by deepening relationships with donors across key markets.
With a primary focus on emerging markets in the Midwest and an existing portfolio in the South, this role partners closely with local and national stakeholders to advance strong moves management practices and build a sustainable base of major and leadership giving across regions.
The role is well-suited for a fundraiser energized by building, testing, and refining approaches in real time.
You stand behind our mission, believing that individuals from any community deserve access to well-paying career positions, and that talent can be recognized and recruited from many sources.

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