Job Description
POSITION TITLE: Major Gifts Officer
REPORTS TO: Director of Development
HOURS: Full Time, in-person
WORKSITE: Omaha, Nebraska
COMPENSATION - Annual salary $70,000 - $85,000, commensurate with experience
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - Unlimited paid time off (including employee birthday); 9 paid holidays with year-end holiday break
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance; 403b retirement plan with an automatic 5% contribution; and FMLA
- Employee Wellness Program (including enriching snacks, support groups, and engaging activities)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (includes life event referral program, 5 free counseling sessions, financial and legal resources, and employee discount/savings program)
- Yearly stipends for employee development opportunities
- Relocation assistance; travel and expense reimbursement
ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION In 2022, Immigrant Legal Center and Refugee Empowerment Center merged, and the combined nonprofit organization is now CIRA, the Center for Immigrant & Refugee Advancement. Our diverse team of experts provides exceptional, compassionate legal representation, refugee services, and social work services.
We take on the most complex immigration cases, resettle refugees from around the world, and ensure all clients have access to much-needed resources. Operating in offices from Council Bluffs to Scottsbluff, our team of more than 100 full-time employees helps communities’ welcome immigrants and refugees as they build their lives here. We assist with all forms of family and humanitarian-based immigration, and we never turn any family away due to inability to pay.
POSITION DESCRIPTION CIRA is looking for a relationship-driven and mission-focused Major Gifts Officer to join our Development team. This role supports CIRA's long-term sustainability and growth by building and deepening relationships with donors who are passionate about our mission. Reporting to the Director of Development, the Major Gifts Officer will spend the majority of their time in the field meeting with donors and prospects to cultivate meaningful connections and secure philanthropic support. The core functions of this position include: (1) major gifts strategy and portfolio management; (2) donor cultivation and stewardship; (3) collaboration and proposal development; and (4) goal setting and reporting.
CORE FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION Major Gifts Strategy & Portfolio Management - Build and manage a portfolio of 100-150 prospects and donors with the capacity to make significant gifts to CIRA
- Coordinate and execute personalized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies to secure major gifts
- Lead donor identification efforts, conducting prospect research to identify new major gift prospects and deepen relationships with existing donors
Donor Cultivation & Stewardship - Conduct donor outreach through face-to-face meetings, mail, email, phone, and social media
- Assist other staff with their solicitation efforts by providing portfolio development support, strategic counsel, and help with donor communications
- Cultivate meaningful relationships with prospective and current donors through personalized outreach, events, tours, and experiences, aligning their philanthropic goals with CIRA's mission
- Steward major donors by providing timely and thoughtful recognition, including impact reports and exclusive updates on agency programming
- Develop individualized annual plans for acquisition, donor retention, major gift asks, and development programming
Collaboration & Proposal Development - Collaborate with program staff and agency leadership to understand programmatic priorities and funding needs
- Ensure donor engagement strategies reflect CIRA's vision for impact in alignment with donor interests
- Coordinate with members of the development and communications teams to create customized proposals, presentations, case-for-support materials, and donor-centric events including tours, lectures, and behind-the-scenes experiences
- Assist in the development of donor communication materials to provide best-in-class donor care and foster a donor-centric culture
Goal Setting & Reporting - Assist Director of Development in establishing and achieving annual activity and revenue goals for individual giving
- Ensure donor care activities follow ethical standards and best practices in fundraising and nonprofit financial management, in compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and codes of practice
- Provide regular progress reports to the Director of Development and leadership team outlining key metrics related to donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of donor interactions, solicitation strategies, and gift documentation in the donor database, ensuring data entry accuracy and providing analysis upon request
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, communications, nonprofit management, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered
- Minimum of three to five years of experience in fundraising, with a track record of successfully securing major gifts in the nonprofit sector
- Experience in gift planning, fundraising, sales, and/or business development
- Experience working in immigration or refugee resettlement-related fundraising preferred
- Experience working with Virtuous, Blackbaud, or other donor database/CRM systems or wealth screening tools preferred
- Proven success in identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding high-net-worth individuals and corporate donors
- Knowledge of planned giving and estate/trust vehicles preferred
- Ability to take initiative and problem-solve independently when appropriate
- Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills, including strong written and verbal communication and active listening
- Proficiency in Office 365 applications and ability to learn new software
- Must have a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Ability to pass all required background checks
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
WORKING CONDITIONS - This role is highly field-based; the Major Gifts Officer will spend the majority of their time outside of the office meeting with donors and prospects.
- This is not a remote position.
- Workdays pertain to a Monday – Friday schedule, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, with occasional flexibility required.
- Must be willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to meet with donors and attend networking and community events.
- Will travel locally and regionally as needed to meet with donors and prospective donors.
TO APPLY Please upload a cover letter, resume, and three professional references all in
PDF format to the job application link.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it. INCLUSION & EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT Center for Immigrant & Refugee Advancement (CIRA) makes all employment decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We evaluate candidates exclusively on their ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Selection criteria are applied uniformly to all candidates regardless of protected characteristics.
CIRA is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. We do not discriminate based on an individual’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or any characteristics prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment at CIRA, including recruiting, hiring, assignments, training, promotions, compensation, employee benefits, employee discipline and discharge, and all other terms and conditions of employment.
Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Relocation package, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift