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Donor Engagement Senior Manager (DESM)/Major Gifts Officer | United Way

Nonprofit HR, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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United Way NCA Mission United Way of the National Capital Area is committed to the health, education and economic opportunity of every person in our community, regardless of race, gender, income, and ability. We are uniquely positioned at the intersection of the public, private, philanthropic and nonprofit sectors and the only organization that can mobilize the best resources and people to lead collective impact for our community. Through our programmatic focus, we are transforming our region and changing the story for thousands of people in a meaningful way.

Who We Serve The ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) population represents more than 500,000 low‑ and moderate‑income households in our region that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level but less than the basic cost of living for the county/state in which they live. United Way NCA’s ALICE Lives Here initiative addresses inequity in our systems for employment, education, health and food access, financial stability, and opportunities for all to grow to the best of their abilities.

Equity Equity is essential to our mission and is infused into all our business operations, hiring practices and community impact initiatives.

Position Description Reporting to the CDO, the Major Gifts Officer is an important member of the Development/Fundraising department and will help build and lead United Way NCA’s individual giving efforts. They will manage a portfolio of prospects, current and lapsed donors, targeting five‑ and six‑figure gifts. The Major Gifts Officer is responsible for developing, planning, and implementing strategies for identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual donors to include support for the Alexis de Tocqueville Society and other related programs to support United Way NCA. They will focus on strategically building and expanding the organization’s Individual Giving and Planned Giving program with a goal of significantly increasing the base of annual gifts. This position is ideal for a dynamic, results‑ and relationship‑driven, well‑organized development professional who is committed to United Way NCA’s mission and has a passion for building development/fundraising programs.

Major Gifts Officer Responsibilities

Work closely with the CDO and Development/Fundraising Team to build, implement, grow, and maintain long‑term cross‑functional strategic plans focused on immediate, near‑term, and long‑term major and planned gifts.

Secure a minimum of 120 donor meetings/visits per year

Collaborate with colleagues across UW NCA to understand the case for support and inspire donors up the giving pyramid

Actively practice moves management through the donor life cycle of identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship

Document all donor‑related activities using the donor database Andar

Assist in all cultivation and stewardship for UW NCA events

Manage a portfolio of Corporate Partners:

Secure major gifts at the five‑ and six‑figure levels

Directly responsible for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting prospects for major and planned gifts of all varieties. While there is some portfolio in place, there will be significant portfolio development required in the first year to reach an expected 125‑150 prospect portfolio size

Responsible for $1M in annual revenue from cash, pledges, and documented planned gifts designated to United Way NCA

Establish and maintain a qualified fundraising pipeline/prospects, focused on achieving stretch goals to support enhanced revenue streams

Manage systems and software to track and cultivate donors and prospects, including United Way NCA’s donor database and wealth screening tools

Work with the Development/Fundraising department to align efforts and set goals. Create and implement moves management plans

Make direct, face‑to‑face solicitations and work with program staff to develop individualized donor strategies; to include donor communications

Acknowledge major donors through public and private recognition. Track and report progress using specific metrics

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or equivalent experience is required

Minimum eight (8) years of fundraising experience, with demonstrated experience in Major and Planned Gifts moves management and relationship building including at least five years of front‑line fundraising and working with individual donors

Results driven; demonstrated entrepreneurial ability to develop alliances

Developing, maintaining, and deepening strategic relationships that generate the resources that support United Way’s mission

Effective and passionate communicator

Champions and facilitates change to ensure long‑term community sustainability

Creatively seeks new opportunities to generate revenue and other resources that add greater value to the organization and the community

How to Apply Interested applicants should submit their cover letter and resume to the online application portal. If you have any questions, you can email Sophia LaFontant at sophia.lafontant@onedigital.com.

Compensation & Benefits United Way NCA offers competitive compensation and benefits including substantial paid leave, healthcare benefits, a matching retirement plan, and a great work environment.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Nonprofit HR is committed to fostering and maintaining a work environment where diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are fully integrated into everything we do for the benefit of our employees and the clients that we serve. To fully realize our goal, we prioritize our understanding of the complexities of DEI within our workforce to inform our approach to talent management. We believe that this guides how we do our work, advise our clients to operationalize DEI and position our content and educational opportunities help strengthen the talent management capacity of the social impact sector.

Continue reading our commitment at nonprofithr.com/deinow.

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