Department:
DevelopmentReports To:
Senior Major Gifts Officer
FLSA Status: ExemptSupervisor: NoJob Function: Hybrid (first 6 months require being on-site every day; then Major Gifts Officer can move to a hybrid schedule)Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Overview
This position is a member of a comprehensive, community-centered Development department that strengthens relationships with funding partners while increasing support and awareness of the agency. The Major Gifts Officer is responsible for raising funds from the private sector, with emphasis on gifts of $1,000 or more. This position identifies, engages and solicits prospective donors; building relationships that result in long-term partnerships.
Key Role Responsibilities
- Plans, manages and grows a portfolio of 150 prospective donors
- Reports on portfolio performance
- Conducts prospect research
- Solicits and stewards individuals, corporations and institutional prospects in collaboration with staff across the agency
- Ensures that all relevant prospect information is accurately recorded in the constituent relationship management system (CRM) in a timely manner
- Works closely with leadership volunteers and staff on donor engagement and the persuasive articulation of cases for support
Knowledge, Experience and Skills
Formal Education and Training
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE Certification) preferred
Experience
- Three years of face-to-face fundraising, development/advancement, or relationship-based sales
- Experience using a salesforce preferred
- Experience creating and maintaining relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and business partners
Skills
- Exemplifies professionalism through positivity and good customer service
- Holds self to high standards of honesty and integrity
- Persistent, action-oriented and deadline-driven
- Strong writing skills
- Builds rapport; has good interpersonal and communication skills
- Learns and adapts quickly; is self-reflective
Key Agency Responsibilities
In addition to role responsibilities, each staff member has the following responsibilities as a part of their employment:
- Models and reinforces our core values: dignity, authenticity, hope, justice, passion and balance
- Actively participates in both performance improvement and advocacy activities that support the agency mission
- Protects our clients’ personal health information by maintaining compliance with HIPAA and relevant health care related IT security regulations
- Performs other duties on an as-needed basis
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a mission-driven team committed to racial equity, social justice, and community wellness.
- Work in a dynamic, people-first organization that centers compassion, authenticity, and hope.
- Receive training and support to grow in your advocacy and peer work.
- Help shape the future of housing and recovery services in Baltimore.
Read more about the people we serve here:
https://www.hchmd.org/who-we-helpJoin us in advancing health equity and delivering exceptional care to our community’s most underserved populations. Apply today to be a part of something bigger.
Health Care for the Homeless is an equal opportunity employer.
Notice to Applicants
Health Care for the Homeless participates in E-Verify. All newly hired employees are required to complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification form and provide documentation proving their identity and legal authorization to work in the United States.We use the E-Verify system to confirm employment eligibility in accordance with federal law.
57440.00 To 75000.00 (USD) Annually
