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    Major Gift Officer - Washington, United States - Carnegie Science

    Carnegie Science
    Carnegie Science Washington, United States

    1 week ago

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    Description

    Department:
    HQ- Headquarters


    Salary:
    $130 - $145K


    Location:
    Washington, D.C.

    Position Summary

    The Major Gifts Officer will partner with Development leadership
    and peers to help build a fundraising program to grow the culture
    of philanthropy across the institution in support of Carnegie's
    scientific community. This new position will be based and will be
    regionally focused on the East Coast. The Major Gifts Officer will
    strive to develop the pipeline of major, principal, and planned
    gifts by engaging with Carnegie's donors, prospects, and other
    stakeholders to strengthen existing relationships, as well as
    expand the institution's portfolio of donors. Discovery work is a
    significant component of the position, offering an opportunity to
    establish and deepen relationships that benefit the
    institution.

    Essential Functions :
    The qualified candidate
    must be able to perform the essential functions of the position
    with or without reasonable accommodation.

    Contribute to the development of the major gifts pipeline by
    leveraging relationships with donors, supporters, scientists,
    staff, and others.

    Execute thoughtful moves management and interactions that
    deepen relationships, increase giving, and move donors up the
    giving ladder.

    Move prospects through the donor continuum by identifying,
    cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors to successfully
    close gifts.

    Participate in efforts to deepen individual donor engagement in
    Carnegie Science, including opportunities for donors to participate
    in prospect identification.

    Identify, pursue, and develop relationships that lay the
    groundwork for 5-, 6-, and 7-figure solicitations.

    Increase donors at the leadership annual fund level of 5-6
    figures through membership in "philanthropy circles".

    Build relationships with donors and prospects via personal
    visits, Zoom meetings, phone calls, ongoing written contact, and
    events.

    Collaborate with other development partners to understand the
    philanthropic interests and priorities of constituents and help
    them realize their philanthropic potential as supporters of
    Carnegie Science.

    Participate in activities that help meet the goals and
    objectives of the development team, including attendance at
    institution-wide meetings, departmental community lectures,
    scientific presentations given by department scientists, as well as
    at other engagements.

    Build awareness of Carnegie Science to foster donors in the
    philanthropic community.

    Work with leadership and colleagues to craft appropriate and
    consistent messaging regarding Carnegie Science's fundraising.

    Write proposals and other cultivation and stewardship
    materials.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Bachelor's Degree

    At least 3-5 years of experience in non-profit development,
    with a record of cultivating, soliciting gifts, and securing gifts
    of 5-figures and up.

    Preferred Qualifications

    Prior experience, or strong and genuine interest, in science is
    preferred.

    Understanding of, commitment to, and ability to articulate the
    Carnegie mission to engage donors.

    Knowledge of how to build a major donor pipeline and implement
    best practices of donor stewardship.

    Ability to guide, manage, and support volunteers and other
    stakeholders in the fundraising process.

    Ability to design and implement effective cultivation,
    solicitation, and stewardship strategies for individual
    giving.

    Ability to build and maintain relationships with high-net-worth
    individuals; must know how to build strong relationships through
    donor engagement.

    Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and donor tracking
    software (preferably Salesforce).

    Ability to apply good judgment and handle confidential
    materials and situations with sensitivity and discretion.

    Comfort working in a fast-paced, flexible, collegial,
    goal-oriented and scientific environment.

    At Carnegie, we are committed to building a diverse and
    inclusive community. We believe academic environments should be
    places where diverse groups of people with a variety of viewpoints
    and ideas can thrive and work together. As such, we encourage
    applicants from under-represented groups and backgrounds to
    apply.

    The Carnegie Institution is an
    equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
    consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
    religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or
    expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability,
    veteran status, or any other protected group status.

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