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Major Gifts Officer (Midwest Region)

Employer
EWTN
Location
Remote, must live near a major airport in the Midwest region, and willing to travel.
Salary
DOE + Comprehensive Benefits Package
Closing date
Oct 20, 2022

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Focus Areas
Religion / Faith-based
Job Function
Development / Fundraising
Position Type
Full Time
Degree Level
Bachelors
Willingness to Travel
25 - 50%
Experience Level
Professional

MAJOR GIFTS OFFICER (MIDWEST)

Full-time, Midwest Region (remote)

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT THE BIG PICTURE:

As the Major Gifts Officer you’ll be responsible for working with the Vice President of Mission Advancement to solicit donations to support EWTN’s mission and cultivate relationships with EWTN community of donors in the Midwestern United States. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

  • Cultivate & solicit assigned major gift prospects; ensure that donors receive proper acknowledgement, recognition, and stewardship.
  • Identify & research high net worth individuals in the region and work to cultivate their support of the Network
  • Maintain awareness of the critical needs of the Network and communicate these needs to donors, soliciting gifts for these needs as appropriate
  • Maintain accurate and complete records of donor conversations, visits and research.
  • Work with selected staff, Board, and Volunteers to ensure coordinated and effective solicitation of EWTN’s major gift prospects; prepare written donor proposals for major gift solicitations; maintain correspondence with donors and appropriate financial personnel.

ABOUT YOU:

  • You have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in Development or related work experience at a non-profit organization, preferably in gift planning. 
  • You are well networked within the catholic donor community preferably. 
  • You have previous experience soliciting charitable gifts.
  • You are a practicing Catholic with an understanding of the Catholic faith and an affinity for EWTN’s mission.
  • You are willing and able to travel (50% minimum) and work a flexible schedule.
  • You have a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or related field of study. Professional fundraising certification preferred.

WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HERE:

  • We offer a career with purpose! Apply your God-given talents, knowing your contributions help advance EWTN’s mission of sharing the Gospel with the world. 
  • Family-oriented working environment. We value the importance of work/life balance and welcome you as an EWTN family member, not just an employee.
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance and Retirement Savings Plan. 
  • 11 Paid Holidays and generous Paid Time Off program.
  • Tuition reimbursement for online continuing education and degree programs through our partnership with Catholic Distance University. 
  • Ability to learn alongside legacy employees while bringing new ideas to the growing team!

WHAT TO DO NEXT: 

If you’re ready to get started on EWTN's mission to bring the Gospel to the world, please email a cover letter, resume and your salary expectations to humanresources@ewtn.com. Thank you for considering EWTN and we look forward to hearing from you!

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