Major Gifts Officer

Organizational Summary

Archbishop Carroll High School (ACHS) is a dynamic, Catholic, college-preparatory high school located in Northeast Washington, D.C. Founded in 1951, ACHS is committed to academic excellence, leadership development, and community impact within a diverse and supportive environment. With a 12:1 student-teacher ratio and a 100% college acceptance rate, ACHS offers a rigorous curriculum and innovative academic pathways that empower young people to explore their intellectual and spiritual growth as service‑oriented leaders.

Position Summary

The Major Gifts Officer is a self-directed and goal-driven fundraising professional who will serve as a core member of the Advancement Department. Reporting directly to the VP of Advancement, the MGO is tasked with expanding Archbishop Carroll’s individual major donor base of five-to-seven-figure gifts. The ideal candidate will have significant experience as a front-line fundraiser, demonstrated success with major gift solicitations and program creation, and strong communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute individualized engagement strategies for high-capacity donors, with a focus on building long-term relationships
• Secure major gifts at the $50k+ level
• Manage portfolio of approximately 100-150 donors and prospects
• Conduct regular prospect research and stay current on donor trends, philanthropic interests, and giving capacity
• Manage systems and software to track and cultivate donors and prospects, including donor database and wealth screening tools
• Create and implement moves management plans, including identifying and qualifying new prospects, cultivating and soliciting prospects and existing donors, and developing stewardship plans
• Make direct, face-to-face solicitations, and assist the board and other staff with their solicitations (e.g. provide portfolio development support, strategic counsel, and help with donor communications)
• Acknowledge major donors through public and private recognition
• Prepare proposals, reports, letters, emails, etc. for prospects and donors
• Track and report progress using key performance metrics
• Work with the advancement department to align efforts and set goals

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5-7 years of experience in a frontline fundraising role
• A proven ability to develop and execute winning fundraising strategies and techniques, particularly in major gifts or capital campaigns
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to travel to meet donors
• Knowledge of CRM software required; knowledge of Raiser’s Edge NXT preferred
• Campaign experience preferred

Additional Information

This is a full-time, exempt position based on-site at Archbishop Carroll High School in Washington, D.C. Some remote work allowed, with occasional evening or weekend hours required for events or other occasions.

The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $100,000 annually.

Archbishop Carroll High School offers a competitive benefits package.