Share Email Opening Title Senior Major Gifts Officer  Reports to: Director of Leadership Gifts   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Location Capital Area Food Bank - DC   About the Organization It is an exciting time at the Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) as we continue to undertake our mission of providing good, nutritious food today and food to enable brighter futures. On an annual basis CAFB distributes about 40 million meals worth of food through a network of hundreds of partners across the DMV. We know that creating long term solutions to food security requires more than meals. It requires education, training, and collaboration across the public, private and social service ecosystems. We are seeking people with strong ideas and a passion to come together to address the complex interrelated issues of food security, poverty, and equity. We are expanding in multiple ways: providing food for today and addressing the root causes of hunger by partnering with organizations that provide critical services like job training programs, health care and education. Food has the power to transform lives and move everyone forward. Find out how on our website at capitalareafoodbank.org. Let us discuss how food is at the center of everyone's healthy life!   Description The Senior Major Gifts Officer is a key member of a 20-member development/marketing team and will be integral in the major donor fundraising program for the food bank. The development team is tasked with raising over $25-$30M each year. The ideal candidate will have experience executing development strategies for non-profit organizations and a commitment to the mission and values of Capital Area Food Bank. This role will report to the Director of Leadership Gifts.   Donor Engagement and Relationship Management – approx. 85% Directly manages a portfolio of major and mid-level donors through frequent in person, email and phone engagement, solicitation, and stewardship; Working with the Director, Major gifts, helps create and execute appropriate stewardship opportunities for the full spectrum of donors beyond their portfolio, throughout the year. This includes segmented communications, letters, campaigns, virtual events and small in-person events; Independently identifies, cultivates, and solicits an active portfolio of individual donors and prospects and deepen their investment in CAFB’s mission; Maximize individual giving, matching funds, bequest and legacy giving, and in-kind contributions. Strengthen and develop pipeline of mid-level donors through a targeted qualification path; Strategically moves donors through the pipeline in a systematic, scalable way; Supports the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship efforts of the CEO and other key food bank staff so that they are properly prepared for each donor interaction that are not directly executed by this individual. This includes donor profiles, briefing materials, talking points and follow up. Does select research on a segment of potential new donors and proposes and executes on strategies to engage them; Responsible for meeting major gift revenue targets Record and pull data using CRM system (currently Salesforce) Collaboration – approx. 15% Supports the efforts of the development department with regard to cultivating, soliciting and stewarding major and mid-level donors as well as special audiences such as new, consecutive year and sustainer donors; Engages with the Communications team to integrate content into marketing and fundraising activities including advocacy, cultivation, and solicitation. In collaboration with the Director, Major Gifts, and the Senior Director, Development, implements an overarching integrated individual giving strategy that includes major, mid-level gift and Capital Campaign fundraising.   Position Requirements At least 7+ years of experience in fundraising or a closely related area, involving the solicitation of major gifts; or an equivalent combination of experience and education. BA from an accredited college or university preferred Experience working with sensitive information and ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Extensive knowledge of fundraising best practices. Experience soliciting 5 -6 figure donations, both face-to-face and virtually Experience building and maintaining relationships, successfully renewing and upgrading support year-over-year Excellent interpersonal skills to relate to donors, volunteers, colleagues, and Institute leadership Self-motivated (a “self-starter”), innovative, and having the ability to work with considerable independence within the context of a team environment and a network of relationships. Superior written and oral communication, negotiating, organizational, analytical, and fundraising skills, including the ability to interpret financial information and manage data. Familiarity with financial planning, tax and charitable gift laws, and planned giving vehicles and methods. Meaningful prior experience with donor database/CRM software is required (Sales Force preferred), as well as excellent proficiency with MS Office, especially Word and Excel. The desire to be part of a fast-paced, high-energy, and collaborative team of high-performing and mission-driven development professionals. Other Skills, Abilities: Organizational skills Team-oriented, and ability to work with different types of people both across and outside of the organization. Commitment to understanding and supporting the CAFB’s service model and mission. Physical requirements: Ability to travel to sites, as needed, throughout the metropolitan area. Reporting: Director of Leadership Gifts Schedule: Hybrid schedule available; Standard business hours Monday-Friday  NOTE: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.  We Offer: At Capital Area Food Bank, we understand that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits including competitive compensation and benefits, free onsite parking, complimentary shuttle to metro, professional development, growth, and volunteer opportunities, fun work in a diverse environment  Application Process: Interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resume. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.   EOE Statement Capital Area Food Bank welcomes and supports a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunities (EEO) for all applicants seeking employment and for all our employees. CAFB makes employment decisions based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, personal appearance, military status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, educational status, unemployment status, place of residence or business, source of income, reproductive health decision making or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally, harassment or discrimination based on these characteristics will not be tolerated at CAFB. To perform the essential functions of this position, reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities.   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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