Major Gift Officer

Major Gift Officer

Organization:

SOS Children's Villages USA ("SOS-USA") is the United States philanthropic affiliate of a large worldwide Federation, SOS Children's Villages International. A public charity, SOS-USA draws revenue from sponsors of children and villages, sustainers, major donors, foundations, and corporations, across direct mail, digital and direct cultivation.

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Senior Director of Development and Corporate & Foundation Relations, and working closely with the incoming CEO, the major gift officer will develop and execute strategies to cultivate, solicit and steward five, six, and seven+ figure gifts from a portfolio of ~150 high net worth donors and prospects. This position will play a key role in developing the major gifts pyramid and pipeline of donors that projects revenue over a two to three-year rolling period.

Key Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Articulate a clear mission-oriented value proposition for major donors and impact investors.
• Develop, steward, and manage a portfolio of ~150 high net worth donors and prospects that are capable of generating significant support for SOS Children's Villages with a preference toward securing multi-year commitments.
• Organize donor cultivation events with high potential return on investment with senior leadership, SOS alumni, board members and advisory board members.
• Employ moves management methodologies within the portfolio in order to secure new gifts, gift renewals or upgrades.
• Manage a dynamic calendar to ensure donor meetings and solicitations that establish or strengthen donor relationships for long term support.
• Create donor correspondences such as letters, emails, funding proposals, pitch presentations, and stewardship reports.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of interactions with donors through regular input into the CRM database.
• Work collaboratively with other departments within the development office that could assist the major gift program, e. g. annual programs, corporate and foundation relations, and marketing.
• Become an expert in, and make efficient use of, organizational assets for the purpose of effective donor communications and stewardship, using and repurposing available resources and opportunities.
• Develop a strong report with colleagues internationally throughout the Federation to share best practices.
• Clearly articulate the organization's core mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities.
• Commit to aspire for and maintain, report, and respond to the required conduct of the Child Protection Policy of SOS International. (Safeguarding children - SOS Children's Villages International (sos-childrensvillages.org))

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience.
• Must be a self-motivated professional with a proven success record in frontline fundraising or related field.
• Experience working in international non-governmental organizations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential, both written and verbal.
• Working knowledge and experience in fundraising database/CRM systems.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Must possess a strong work ethic, have confidence, take initiative and be an enthusiastic team player.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically (approximately once/month); and
• Passion for the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the mission of SOS Children's Villages.

Preference will be given to candidates with ready access to a major airport.

SOS Children's Villages is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity - in backgrounds and in experience. We encourage all qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.