Special Gifts Officer

Priority Application Deadline

June 30, 2026

FLSA Status

Exempt

Starting Salary

$68,616 - $80,052 (Step I - Step II)

Work Location

Hybrid

About the Position

The Special Gifts Officer is a frontline fundraiser who plays a vital role in growing the Foundation's base of philanthropic support. You'll build and deepen relationships with recurring, leadership ($1,000), and mid-level ($5,000+) donors who are passionate about key impact areas — connecting them more meaningfully to the work. As part of the Discovery and Donor Development team, you'll work alongside major gifts officers to qualify prospects, support donor journeys, and help move relationships forward.

What You'll Be Doing

Direct Fundraising and Qualification

• Manage a tiered portfolio of donors giving recurring, leadership, and mid-level gifts, ensuring thoughtful stewardship and meaningful engagement
• Design and execute strategies for donor retention, acquisition, and upgrades
• Qualify prospects from donor and non-donor pools, focusing on individuals capable of annual gifts of $5,000 or greater
• Facilitate introductions and transitions to major gifts officers when prospects are ready to advance
• Support events and outreach efforts that advance mid-level fundraising goals

Fundraising Central Services

• Partner with development teams to support donor acquisition, retention, and upgrades through campaigns and events
• Serve as a responsive point of contact for donors by phone and email
• Support stewardship activities including thank-you calls, acknowledgments, and impact reporting
• Assist with outreach for major events and support giving societies and volunteer groups

Operations and Administrative

• Maintain timely and accurate activity reports and strong data hygiene in donor records
• Stay current on organizational priorities and assigned impact areas
• Follow best practices in mid-level and recurring giving

You Should Have

• 3+ years of experience in a nonprofit customer-facing donor relations role OR 2+ years as a frontline fundraiser

Working Conditions

• Occasional hours outside normal business hours
• Local travel required
• Hybrid work environment with 1–3 days on-site per week

Salary

$68,616—$80,052 USD. Salary is dependent on experience and structured pay bands with defined steps for growth and performance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Pension program (12% employer contribution)
• 22 days paid vacation, 11 holidays, 1 float holiday, 2 volunteer days
• Professional development funds
• Hybrid work allowance and flexible schedule

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