Major Gifts Officer

About the Organization
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton is a faith inspired non-profit organization, mission-driven, family-friendly, and passionate about services to our communities
We offer a wide variety of exciting career opportunities in the areas of Direct Care, Clinical, Fundraising, Human Resources, IT, Finance, Marketing, and Nursing
When you join us, you can expect a true focus on work-life balance, rewarding career, competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefit programs
Some of our benefits include: generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick time; Employee Assistance Program, excellent health & pension plans; Public Student Loan Forgiveness program; and wide array of training and staff development opportunities to earn on-site CEUs
Catholic Charities is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for staff as well as for people seeking assistance.

To learn more about the agency, please visit our website at: www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org
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Req Number
MAR-24-00001

Location
CAS (Trenton, NJ)

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Number of Openings
1

Category
Marketing / PR / Fundraising

Description

JOB SUMMARY: The Major Gift Officer plays a vital role in securing financial support for Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton, ensuring its ongoing operation for years to come
By fostering lasting relationships with both individuals and corporations, cultivating a sustainable revenue stream critical for the organization's continued success.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work with the Director of Development & Marketing on fundraising strategies.
• Design and implement short- and long-term engagement plans geared toward securing major gifts.
• Develop and maintain a personal portfolio of 25+ major donors and prospects with capacity to make gifts of $10,000+ to achieve increased engagement and revenue.
• Develop and maintain a portfolio of 15+ corporate and foundation partnerships to drive increased engagement and revenue.
• Conduct donor and prospect research to identify opportunities.
• Ensures excellent stewardship of donors through one-on-one meetings, personal contact, written correspondence, recognition, and support in collaboration with the Director of Development & Marketing.
• Collaborate with the Director of Development & Marketing to grow estate planning program.
• Assist with grant research as needed.
• Work in eTapestry to generate reports.
• Liaison to a County Board.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of current and evolving trends in philanthropy.
• Ability to cultivate, nurture, and maintain robust relationships with positive relationships with donors, community leaders, volunteers, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Well organized, self-starter, and team oriented.
• Travel within the four-county area as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience, with a minimum of five years of fundraising/development experience, ideally in the non-profit sector.
• Donor Management Software experience preferred, specifically eTapestry.
• Possess computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt

Weekly Work Hours
35

Proposed Salary
$70,000-$75,000

Schedule
Monday-Friday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM

This position is currently accepting applications.