Director - Major Gifts Officer - Remote

Overview

Winrock International seeks a strategic, mission-driven Major Gifts Officer to build and grow a major donor portfolio in support of our work to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources.

In Short

• Design and implement a comprehensive individual major gifts strategy.
• Manage a portfolio of 75–100 qualified major donor prospects.
• Develop individualized cultivation and solicitation plans for each prospect.
• Prepare customized donor communications and stewardship materials.
• Identify new donor prospects through research and networking.
• Cultivate and solicit gifts in the five- and six-figure range.
• Plan and execute donor meetings and events.
• Collaborate with program leaders on funding priorities.
• Represent Winrock at donor events and networks.
• Stay current on trends in global philanthropy.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in major gift fundraising.
• Demonstrated success securing five- and six-figure gifts.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Organized and detail-oriented, with strategic thinking.
• Experience using donor CRM systems.
• Fluency in English required.
• Some travel anticipated.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Excellent benefits package.