Major Gifts Officer

Major Gifts Officer

The Bishop's School seeks a Major Gifts Officer (MGO) with an immediate start. Reporting to the Senior Director of Major and Principal Gifts (Senior Director), the MGO will work collaboratively with the Senior Director and frontline fundraising team to achieve aspirational goals for major giving, while maintaining strong solicitation, engagement, and stewardship practices for key constituencies. The MGO will manage their own portfolio (100-125 prospects) while also providing fundraising support with major fundraising campaigns. The successful candidate will demonstrate a donor-centric approach and the ability to create individualized donor plans matching the philanthropic interests of donors with the funding needs of the School, including event sponsorships.

Essential Functions and Specific Duties :

• Identify and pursue new donors and funding opportunities for The Bishop's School
• Solicit donors with the capacity to make a major gift ($25,000+)
• Secure event sponsorships
• Build strong partnerships with faculty and staff to help promote objectives that are beneficial to the School
• Develop and execute individualized donor cultivation plans, emphasizing face-to-face interactions
• Maintain a consistent schedule of 10-15 donor visits per month
• Participate in regular prospect management meetings, ensuring that a proper moves management process is in place to move prospective donors in and out of portfolio
• File timely prospect reports in Raiser's Edge documenting contacts, solicitations and meetings
• Attend key events to interact with prospects and donors, maintaining a high level of professionalism and living out the values of the School
• Perform with a team approach
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications :

Core Competencies :

The anticipated salary range for this position is $94,000 to $115,000 annually. Interested candidates are encouraged to use the link provided to submit a resume and cover letter.

Please do not contact the school directly.

EEO The Bishop's School is an equal opportunity employer. We are a diverse community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the San Diego area and the United States at large. We aim to align our hiring process with our mission and institutional goals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. The Bishop's School takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance all qualified candidates.