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Major Gifts Officer Jobs in New York, New York, USA at Association of Fundraising Professionals
Location: New York
Organizational Overview:
Founded in 1998 by Leonard
A. and Ronald S. Lauder, the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation is dedicated to rapidly accelerating the discovery of drugs to prevent, treat and cure Alzheimer’s disease. The ADDF is the only public charity solely focused on funding the development of drugs for Alzheimer’s, employing a venture philanthropy model to support research in academia and the biotech industry. The ADDF’sleadershipand contributions to the field have played a pivotal role in bringing the first Alzheimer’s PET scan (Amyvid) and blood test (Precivity
AD) to market, as well as fueling the current robust anddiversedrug pipeline. Through the generosity of its donors, the ADDF has awarded more than $370 million to fund 765 Alzheimer’s drug discovery programs, biomarker programs and clinical trials in 21 countries. To learn more, please visit: http://(Use the “Apply for this Job” box below)..
Position Summary:
The Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation is seeking a Major Gifts Officer (MGO) to expand the foundation’s reach and build upon existing relationships to increase private funding from individuals and family foundations.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has intellectual curiosity, isentrepreneurialand self-motivated, to work with a talented development team and build a significant portfolio, cultivating major donors to make an investment in Alzheimer’s research and drug discovery.
The MGO will have demonstrated success as an engaging fundraiser and be a highly articulate communicator skilled at making a compelling case for philanthropic support. S/he must be a focused, strategic professional, possessing exceptional relationship and stewardship skills. Candidates must be able to demonstrate integrity, diplomacy, and sound judgment.
Placement:The Major Gifts Officer will report directly to the Senior Director, Philanthropy. This is a full-time exempt position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Manage an existing portfolio of 60-80 donors giving 5-figure gifts, creating renewal plans and upgrade strategies for each.
· Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward new prospects with the capacity for 5- and 6-figure gifts.
· Partner on strategies and relationship management for prospects and donors with the capacity for 7-figure gifts.
· Collaborate with the special events team to identify new potential donors and utilize special events to engage, develop and deepen relationships.
· Monitor all prospect and donor contacts through Raiser’s Edge.
· Project manage development of stewardship materials: clinical trials snapshot, annual appeal letter, holiday card.
· Participate in all aspects of the giving cycle using “moves management” philosophy.
· Initiate contact with new prospects and develop appropriate customized cultivation strategies including working with volunteers.
· Adhere to the highest ethical standards; demonstrate an optimistic andpositive attitudeand appropriately respond to donor’s concerns and needs.
Professional Experience + Qualifications
· The ideal candidate will be a pro-active team player, self-directed and organized professional.
· Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
· At least 5 years of experience soliciting and securing major gifts ($10,000+) in a non-profit organization or comparable experience in wealth management/private banking/sales environment.
· Exposure to and exp…
Title: Major Gifts Officer
Company: Association of Fundraising Professionals
Location: New York, New York, USA
Category: Non-Profit & Social Impact
