NRDC is seeking a Major Gifts Officer to work with NRDC’s Major Gifts team in our San Francisco office to manage a portfolio of 100-150 donors.
The Major Gifts Officer’s responsibilities are as follows:
- Manage a portfolio of individuals and family foundations
- Personally cultivate and solicit high-level gifts from current and prospective donors
- Set strategies for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of high level gifts from current major donors and prospects
- Participate in face-to-face meetings and solicitations
- Provide comprehensive, timely, and innovative stewardship opportunities. Elevate the importance of stewarding all gifts and programs in ways that strengthen donor interest in, satisfaction with, and commitment to NRDC
- Develop strategies with membership team to upgrade members from direct mail solicitation to personal solicitation
- Partner with and support NRDC’s leadership with respect to cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts, and utilize their time and talents appropriately; ensure their effectiveness as a spokesperson and fundraiser for NRDC
- Work with the Northern California special events team to plan events in the region that maximize major donor and prospect cultivation opportunities
- Other duties as assigned
The Major Gifts Officer must be a skilled major gift fundraiser with a track record of successfully and strategically identifying, cultivating, and stewarding donors at the $50k + level.
Other desired skills and qualifications include:
- 5+ years of major gifts or related experience
- Ability to interface effectively with high-level NRDC donors and senior staff members
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple, complex fundraising activities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication, writing, and interpersonal skills
- Passion for the mission and goals of NRD
- Experience with fundraising campaigns preferred
- Experience with advocacy or environmental groups preferred
- Experience with donor database preferred
NRDC is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a pleasant working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with experience.