Major Gifts Officer
Quick answer
GBH/NEPM is hiring a hybrid Major Gifts Officer based in Springfield, MA, paying $69,800-$90,700 to manage a portfolio of major donors and lead fundraising strategies.
- Role
- Major Gifts Officer
- Organization
- GBH / NEPM
- Location
- 44 Hampden Street, Springfield, MA 01103
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $69,800 - $90,700
- Category
- Development & Fundraising
The role
GBH/NEPM is seeking a Major Gifts Officer to manage a portfolio of 150-180 prospects and donors in western Massachusetts. The role involves cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts while collaborating with the development team to enhance donor engagement strategies. This position plays a critical role in supporting NEPM’s mission by meeting annual fundraising goals and managing the Murrow Society program. The incumbent will work in a hybrid capacity, requiring onsite presence in Springfield on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
What you'll do
- Manage a portfolio of 150-180 major giving prospects and donors.
- Qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors through meetings and outreach.
- Execute solicitations for annual unrestricted grantmaking foundations.
- Collaborate with leadership on donor engagement and retention strategies.
- Prepare donor proposals, briefings, and progress reports.
- Maintain accurate donor activity records in the CRM system.
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum 6-8 years of relevant, progressively complex work experience.
- Proven experience in annual fund or major gifts fundraising.
- Strong interpersonal, writing, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage donor portfolios and build relationships.
- Proficiency in CRM relational databases.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is this job located and what is the work schedule?
This position is based at 44 Hampden Street in Springfield, MA, and operates on a hybrid schedule that requires employees to be onsite every Tuesday and Wednesday.
What is the salary range for the Major Gifts Officer role?
The compensation range for this position is $69,800 - $90,700, with final offers determined based on skills, experience, and internal pay equity.
What are the primary qualifications for this position?
Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) and 6-8 years of experience in annual fund or major gifts development, alongside strong relationship-building and CRM skills.
How to apply
Apply directly on GBH / NEPM's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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