Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Major Gifts Officer at Earthjustice is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors in New England and Upstate New York, aiming to raise at least $1 million annually.
Responsibilities and impact
The Major Gifts Officer manages a portfolio of 60-80 donors, conducts donor visits and communications, executes financial discovery, achieves fundraising goals, supports donor events, maintains donor records, and collaborates with internal teams to promote Earthjustice's priorities.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a competitive salary based on experience and location, with salary ranges from $105,200 to $137,500 depending on the city, along with excellent comprehensive benefits and a casual dress code.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and at least four years of fundraising experience, including soliciting and closing $100k gifts, strong interpersonal and communication skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office and donor databases, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Career development
The role encourages professional growth opportunities and promotes a culture of philanthropy within a respectful and inclusive work environment.
Work environment and culture
Earthjustice values justice, inclusion, partnership, and excellence, fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture with a congenial work environment and casual dress code.
Company information
Earthjustice is a premier nonprofit environmental law organization founded in 1971, known for precedent-setting cases and environmental protections across the U.S., with multiple offices nationwide.
Job location and travel
This remote position is based in New England, with travel required for donor visits, events, and trainings.
Application process
Applicants must submit a resume and expression of interest to the recruiting firm ThinkingAhead Executive Search via provided email contacts.
Unique job features
The role involves managing a high-value donor portfolio, direct solicitation of major gifts including non-cash and planned giving, and requires strong knowledge of Earthjustice's environmental legal work.
Company overview
Earthjustice is a nonprofit public interest organization dedicated to environmental law. They provide legal representation to protect natural resources, safeguard public health, and promote clean energy. Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a rich history of litigating high-impact environmental cases and operates on donations and grants. Their work spans various environmental issues, including climate change, wildlife conservation, and pollution control, making them a pivotal player in the environmental advocacy landscape.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your experience in major gift fundraising, donor portfolio management, and your ability to secure gifts of $100k or more, emphasizing your success in meeting or exceeding fundraising goals similar to Earthjustice's $1 million annual target.
Highlight skills in donor cultivation, solicitation, stewardship strategies, and your proficiency with donor databases and Microsoft Office, as well as your ability to translate complex program information into compelling cases for donors.
Apply through multiple channels including Earthjustice's corporate website, the ThinkingAhead Executive Search contacts provided in the job description, and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility.
Connect on LinkedIn with current Major Gifts Officers or Development team members at Earthjustice, using ice breakers such as commenting on recent Earthjustice cases or expressing admiration for their environmental mission and asking about the culture and expectations for the Major Gifts Officer role.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description like 'major gifts,' 'donor portfolio,' 'fundraising strategies,' 'planned giving,' and 'donor stewardship' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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