Major Gifts Officer

The Major Gifts Officer is responsible for securing philanthropic support for the SPCO by building strong relationships with donors, aligning their interests with giving opportunities, and encouraging ongoing and increased engagement. This role manages a portfolio of major donors and prospects, with a focus on securing significant annual fund gifts, special project funding, and major endowment commitments. Through personalized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies, the Major Gifts Officer ensures donor retention and growth while advancing the organization's mission.Specific duties to include:Cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of at least 125 major donors and prospects.Create and manage individual goals for each person on the caseload. Create a plan for each donor that is driven by that donor's passions, interests, and communication preferences, and execute that plan. Secure appropriate program information, including budgets, and create offers, proposals and asks.Attend concerts and events as needed in order to develop relationships with donors and prospects.Accurately track data in AudienceView database.Analyze fundraising data and contribute to discussions around fundraising strategy with colleagues.Perform other duties as apparent or assigned.Benefits Include:Medical and Dental Insurance with generous employer contributionsEmployee Assistance PlanVoluntary Group Vision InsuranceCompany paid Life, AD&D and Long-Term Disability insuranceVoluntary workplace benefits including Short Term Disability, Cancer Care, Hospitalization and Accident insurance plansWorkers Compensation insurance403(b) Retirement Savings Plan (Traditional and Roth options) with 5.5% match for administrative employeesGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Sick timePaid parental leaveFree tickets to most SPCO concertsHybrid work environmentThe salary range for this position is $78,000 to $82,000 annually.RequirementsRequired QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalentResults-orientationMinimum two years professional experience in nonprofit development, business development, or sales Excellent written and verbal skills, time management skills and interpersonal skills Ability to work as a collaborative member of a team Excellent computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPointDesired QualificationsBackground and interest in classical music or the artsBachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Experience using a database or fundraising software; experience in AudienceView a plusKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility to handle multiple tasks with attention to detail and accuracyExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong proofreading skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamValid driver's license, clean driving record, and ability to travel frequently and independently in the Twin Cities metro areaMust be a resident of the State of Minnesota or be willing to relocate prior to starting the positionAbility to pass a criminal background checkSalary Description 78,000 - 82,000 annually