Center for American Progress Action Fund Center for American Progress Action Fund

Major Gifts Officer

Reports to: Director of Development

Department: Development and Strategic Planning

Staff reporting to this position: None

Position classification: Exempt, Full-Time

Summary

As a mid-level fundraiser in the Development department, the Major Gifts Officer implements the major donor fundraising efforts. S/he engages the institution's individual donors in the work and impact of American Progress while expanding the major donor file to include new supports. This position is ideal for a fundraiser who is persuasive and enjoys talking with people.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • Serve as a primary contact for specific groups of individual prospective and current donors; make phone calls, send email, mail reports, and field inquiries.
  • Arrange fundraising travel, meetings, and calls for senior staff and principals. Includes advancing logistics and up-staffing when appropriate.
  • Organize small- and medium-scale events to introduce CAP to new audiences and raise money.
  • Research new prospective donors, analyze their giving history and potential, and write donor briefings.
  • Produce fundraising materials including but not limited to letters, emails, newsletters, proposals, PowerPoint presentations, and reports. This includes drafting original copy and editing documents.
  • Track ask amounts, anticipated gifts, pledges, and income and provide regular revenue and cash flow updates on projections versus actuals.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues on major gifts activities germane to their policy area or department and support their fundraising efforts.

Requirements:

  • Expert interpersonal skills and energetic.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
  • Familiarity with fundraising best practices, standards, and ethics.

Qualifications:

  • Three to five years of fundraising experience. Direct donor contact work and/or experience staffing principals preferred.
  • Proven track record of soliciting and securing at least five figure gifts from individual donors.
  • Experience delivering on programs, timelines, and budgets.
  • Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel.
  • B.A. or B.S. required.
  • Familiarity with 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) regulations is desired.
  • Proficiency in SalesForce is a plus.
  • Must support the mission of American Progress and be committed to a broad progressive agenda.

Additional Information

American Progress operates two separate nonprofit organizations to maximize our progressive agenda: The Center for American Progress and the Center for American Progress Action Fund. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name “American Progress.” The Center for American Progress is a non-partisan 501(c)(3) tax-exempt research and educational institute. It undertakes research, public education and a limited amount of lobbying. The Center for American Progress Action Fund is a non-partisan 501(c)(4) tax-exempt organization dedicated to achieving progress through action. It works to transform progressive ideas into policy through rapid response communications, legislative action, grassroots organizing, political advocacy and partnerships with other progressive leaders. The organizations share office space and employees.

American Progress provides a competitive compensation and benefits package.

American Progress is an equal opportunity employer; women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

For more information on the Center for American Progress, please go to www.americanprogress.org.

For more information on the Center for American Progress Action Fund, please go to www.americanprogressaaction.org.

To apply, simply e-mail your Word resume and cover letter attachments to: jobs@americanprogress.org.

Or you may write to:
Center for American Progress
1333 H Street, NW, 10th Floor – Development and Strategic Planning Search
Washington, DC 20005

In your correspondence, please reference the exact title of the job you are applying for in the subject line. This announcement will remain posted until the position is filled. No phone calls please.

Please note that only those individuals whose qualifications match the current needs of this position will be considered applicants and will receive responses from American Progress.

Thank you for your interest in American Progress.