Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Downtown Women's Center
Job overview
The Major Gifts Officer at Downtown Women's Center is responsible for growing and sustaining individual donor relationships to support the organization's mission through fundraising and donor engagement.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves managing donor portfolios, developing engagement strategies, conducting donor communications, supporting campaign planning, event logistics, and prospect research to enhance fundraising efforts.
Experience and skills
Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent, 2-4 years nonprofit fundraising or donor engagement experience, CRM proficiency (Salesforce preferred), and commitment to DWC's mission and values.
Work environment and culture
The work environment is mission-driven, team-oriented, and values collaboration, with a mix of office and field engagement in Los Angeles County.
Company information
Downtown Women's Center is a nonprofit focused on homeless services and permanent supportive housing for women, emphasizing diversity, inclusion, and community impact.
Team overview
The Major Gifts Officer works within the Development team, collaborating closely with the Director of Individual Giving and other team members.
Job location and travel
The position is based in Los Angeles County, requiring 2-3 days onsite weekly with some local and occasional national travel for conferences and trainings.
Unique job features
This role uniquely combines frontline fundraising with campaign support and donor stewardship in a mission-driven nonprofit setting, requiring public presentation skills and physical engagement in the community.
Company overview
Downtown Women's Center (DWC) is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization dedicated to providing permanent supportive housing and a safe community for women experiencing homelessness. They make money through donations, grants, and fundraising events. Founded in 1978, DWC has a significant history of pioneering programs that address both immediate needs and long-term solutions for homeless women, including health and wellness services, job training, and advocacy efforts.
How to land this job
Position your resume to emphasize your experience in nonprofit fundraising, donor engagement, and managing individual donor portfolios, highlighting your ability to build and sustain donor relationships.
Showcase skills in donor communication, personalized stewardship, and proficiency with CRM systems like Salesforce or Bloomerang, aligning with the job's focus on donor engagement and moves management.
Apply through multiple channels including Downtown Women's Center's official careers page, LinkedIn job postings, and reputable nonprofit job boards to maximize your application visibility.
Connect on LinkedIn with members of the Development team or current Major Gifts Officers at Downtown Women's Center; start conversations by complimenting recent campaigns they've supported or asking about best practices for donor engagement at DWC.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'major gifts,' 'donor engagement,' 'prospect research,' 'CRM,' 'fundraising strategy,' and 'campaign support' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
Utilize Jennie Johnson's Power Apply feature to automate multi-channel applications, tailor your resume with relevant keywords, and identify LinkedIn connections for networking, allowing you to focus more on preparing for interviews and refining your fundraising approach.
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