JOB SUMMARY
The Major Gifts Officer will support Burning Man Project’s ability to retain current major donors and expand the major donor portfolio by identifying, recruiting, and soliciting new major donors of $5,000 - $100,000. This individual will establish and manage a growing portfolio of prospects by designing and developing solicitation strategies; identifying gift opportunities that match donors’ interests; and personally soliciting gifts and continually stewarding major gift donors. This position is part of a high-performing Philanthropic team that, together, implements a comprehensive development program of identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding annual, major and planned giving donors and prospects for unrestricted and restricted needs in support of Burning Man Project’s mission.
This is a regular, full-time, eligible for benefits role, with preference given to candidates located in proximity to one of Burning Man’s operations (San Francisco, CA, Reno, NV, or Gerlach, NV.) Working hours will be based on Pacific Time.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
The Major Gifts Officer will report directly to the Director of Philanthropic Engagement and will work closely with the entire Philanthropic Engagement team, including other gift officers.
AUTHORITY TO ACT: EMPOWERMENT
The Major Gifts Officer is empowered to make decisions on their day-to-day activities and will work closely with the Director of Philanthropy on their longer-term projects and strategic goals.
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
PERCENTAGE OF TIME SPENT
Secure Major Gifts (40%)
Identify, Cultivate and Steward Donors/Prospects (40%)
Report and Database Management (10%)
General (5%)
Other Functions and Responsibilities (5%)
LEARNING AND TEACHING
Sample duties
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
The ideal candidate will be a results oriented, proactive, self-directed and organized professional who possesses the following skills and attributes:
Preferred
Note: If you have gained the necessary experience to succeed in this role and have acquired this experience in other ways, we encourage you to apply and share all relevant experience in your application.
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