Major Gifts Officer
- Employer
- AOPA Foundation
- Location
- Maryland, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Closing date
- Sep 28, 2021
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Major Gifts
- Fields
- Other Fields
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Job Summary:
The Major Gifts Officer is responsible for securing major gifts ($10,000+) for the AOPA Foundation.
Responsibilities:
- Portfolio Management
- Working collaboratively with Manager of Development Research, qualify, contact and cultivate potential donors from prospect pool of nearly 300,000 AOPA members
- Effectively manage a portfolio of donors and prospects with the capacity to make annual gifts in the $10,000 - $50,000 range
- Make compelling and effective face-to-face presentations to donors and prospects
- Working with Manager of Development Research, strategize and secure high-level donor meetings for President, Executive Director, and other senior leaders
- Working collaboratively with Director of Database Administration and Reporting, provide donor meeting notes, contact reports and next steps in a timely manner
- Working collaboratively with Executive Director, coordinate and implement a comprehensive plan for developing key internal and external relationships by cultivating philanthropic support and forging new opportunities
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree with at least six years’ experience in fundraising or development
- Willingness to travel nationwide extensively
- Experience using donor management system
- Adhere to industry standards and best practices and appropriately handle confidential information
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize appropriately to meet deadlines
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- A diplomatic and tactful approach, especially when communicating with colleagues and supporters
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Aviation industry interest required; experience preferred
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