Major Gifts Officer

LocationAnywhere within the United States

SetupRemote

LevelMid

Posted3d ago

Development & Fundraising

Quick answer

Rails to Trails Conservancy is hiring a fully remote Major Gifts Officer (US-based) paying $90,000 minimum annually to secure major gifts and deepen donor engagement.

Role: Major Gifts Officer
Organization: Rails to Trails Conservancy
Location: Anywhere within the United States
Work setup: Remote
Level: Mid
Compensation: $90,000 minimum annually
Category: Development & Fundraising

The role

Rails to Trails Conservancy (RTC) is seeking a dynamic and relationship-driven Major Gifts Officer to help advance the organization's mission. The Major Gifts Officer is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individual, foundation, and corporate donors capable of making gifts of $10,000 and above.

What you'll do

Manage a portfolio of major donor prospects and current supporters
Secure an annual $1 million+ in total revenue
Develop and implement individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies
Qualify new major gift prospects
Build meaningful, long-term relationships with donors
Participate in and occasionally lead Trailblazer Society and other donor events

What it takes

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
Five or more years of experience in major or mid-level fundraising
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
Strong strategic thinking and donor-centered fundraising approach
Experience working with CRM systems and donor management tools
Commitment to RTC's mission and values

What you'll bring

Relationship managementDonor cultivationSolicitation and stewardshipRevenue generationCRM system managementStrategic thinking

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

This position may be based anywhere within the United States.

What is the compensation?

$90,000 minimum annually.

What are the key qualifications required?

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience, five or more years of experience in major or mid-level fundraising, exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills, strong strategic thinking and donor-centered fundraising approach, experience working with CRM systems and donor management tools, commitment to RTC's mission and values.

How do I apply?

Please apply through the job posting on the Rails to Trails Conservancy website.

Is the job remote?

Yes, this position is fully remote.

How to apply

Apply directly on Rails to Trails Conservancy's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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