Senior Major Gifts Officer

One Mind seeks a seasoned Senior Major Gift Officer to join our team in achieving our fundraising objectives. Reporting to the Director of Development, the Senior Major Gift Officer will be responsible for identifying and cultivating relationships with prospective major gift donors, with an emphasis on the northeast region of the US.

This new position will work closely with the Director of Development to carry out One Mind’s new Major Gift Program, as well as refining their own effective solicitation and stewardship strategies. The Senior Major Gift Officer will target gifts of $100,000 and above.

This individual will also work collaboratively with One Mind’s board members and staff leaders to coordinate and execute long-term fundraising initiatives. Our ideal candidate will have a master’s degree and at least seven years of major gift fundraising experience, preferably in the mental health, academic or education fields. Applications will be accepted through February 15^th and early submissions are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Executing the Major Gifts Program with the Director of Development
• Refining the new Major Gifts Program with your own donor solicitation and stewardship strategies for major gift prospects in the northeastern US, especially in NYC and Boston.
• Nurturing relationships with One Mind’s Board of Directors with priority to those based on the east coast.
• Drafting major gift proposals.
• Researching major gift donor prospects.
• Working collaboratively with the board and staff.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of fundraising experience, including at least 5 years of experience securing major gifts of at least $100K from private individuals, foundations, and corporate prospects.
• Strong preference is given to candidates who can demonstrate a consistent track record of personally securing seven-figure gifts annually.
• 3-5 years of experience with major gift proposal writing.
• Seeking a candidate based in NYC who can travel to the SF Bay Area.
• Skills required:
• Outstanding relationship building and collaboration through open, honest, and transparent communication.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to naturally build a personal connection with prospects, while matching a prospect’s personal vision with One Mind’s vision, mission, and programs.
• Detail-oriented, organized and results-driven.
• *Unique understanding of the mental health field is preferred. If possible, address this specifically in your cover letter.