Overview
Major Gifts Officer Jobs in Chicago, Illinois, USA at Wounded Warrior Project
Great benefits.Competitive pay. We know these are some of the things people look for in a job.
If you’re the kind of person who believes that honoring and empowering our nation’s veterans is more than just a cause — that it’s a calling — then we’re ready to meet you.
When you join Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), you’re committing to making a difference. We make a commitment to you, too – helping you to find that spark, ignite your passion to serve, and embark on a career with meaning andpurpose.
At WWP, we recognize our mission cannot be accomplished without our talented teammates, which is why we’re proud to offer benefits such as:
A flexible hybrid work schedule (three days in the office, two days’work from home)
Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for both teammates AND family members
Competitive payand performance incentives
A fun, mission-focused, andcollaborative teamenvironment
A mission that matters is just the beginning, so if you’re ready to get started, we’re ready for you.
Position Overview
The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Major Gifts Specialist is a member of WWP’s fundraising team. The Major Gifts Specialist stewards a portfolio of major gift donors and new prospects. The Major Gifts Specialist identifies, cultivates, and solicits high net worth individuals through ongoing personal contact with a strong emphasis on in-person meetings and cultivation events. The Major Gifts Specialist shares in the financial goal of the Major Gifts team and is responsible for generating revenue from different revenue channels such as cash, gifts of stock, and deferred gifts.
DUTIES
& RESPONSIBILITIES
Drive the growth of a portfolio of major and prospective donors.
Articulate effectively, verbally and in writing, WWP’s history, mission, vision, and programs to potential funding sources.
Ensure portfolio is properly balanced for effective moves management.
Track communications within Salesforce CRM to ensure prioritizing individual passions through relationship-based fundraising strategies.
Represent WWP and speak to community audiences, organizations, and donors.
Travel to meet with existing and prospective donors in support of program objectives.
Establish effective working relationships and work collaboratively with WWP teammates across the organization, e.g., Communications, Marketing, Programs, and other Resource Development teams, working cross channels to garner new donors.
Provide monthly and quarterly revenue projections and forecasting for the portfolio.
Develop appropriate cultivation strategies.
Move potential donors in an appropriate and timely fashion toward solicitation and closure.
Develop highly personalized donor communications including proposals, stewardship reports, and general program updates.
Utilize wealth screening information, other research, and networks of existing donors to identify prospective major donors.
Other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
Strong business acumen with the ability to monitor, compile, and analyze data to guide decision making.
Strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain professional relationships and build successful and effective relationships.
Ability to communicate technical information and requirements to teammates andleadership.
Strong organizational and time management skills. Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities an…
Title: Major Gifts Officer
Company: Wounded Warrior Project
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Category: Non-Profit & Social Impact
