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The Community Builders, Inc. · 5 hours ago

Major Gifts Officer

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $120K/yr

5+ years exp

The Community Builders, Inc. is one of America's leading nonprofit real estate developers and owners, dedicated to strengthening neighborhoods across the nation. The Major Gifts Officer will design, implement, and manage a comprehensive major gifts program to expand philanthropic support for the organization’s mission.

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Responsibilities

Develop and implement a major gifts strategy aligned with organizational priorities and Fund Development goals

Establish a structured moves-management system to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors

Contribute to annual revenue goals, tracking processes, and donor engagement plans in consultation with the VP of Fund Development

Identify opportunities over time to expand the major donor program across TCB’s multi-state footprint

Help advance an organization-wide shift toward donor engagement by modeling best practices and equipping staff and leaders to participate effectively

Manage a portfolio of approximately 50 - 75 major donor prospects

Conduct regular donor meetings, cultivation conversations, and personalized stewardship activities

Leverage CRM and wealth-screening tools to identify new prospects, evaluate donor capacity, and track movement

Support the President/CEO, S/VPs, and senior leaders in executing donor cultivation and solicitation strategies

Act as the relationship “quarterback” by coordinating research, organizing strategic meetings for TCB leadership, and managing follow-up to ensure clear next steps

Provide guidance, strategy recommendations, briefing materials, and follow-up support for leadership led fundraising activities

Collaborate with regional development committee in New York City, and other markets to strengthen networks and generate new introductions

Plan and implement strategic cultivation and stewardship events, including small gatherings, salons, and site-based visits

Collaborate with internal teams to develop compelling donor-facing materials, updates, and communications

Maintain timely stewardship practices that encourage renewed and increased giving

Produce donor analyses, revenue forecasts, and regular portfolio reports for leadership

Partner with Community Life, Real Estate Development, Accounting, and Communications teams to surface program stories and data that support donor engagement and target

Contribute to building systems, materials, and processes that strengthen TCB’s major gifts infrastructure

Qualification

Major gifts strategyPortfolio managementCRM proficiencyFundraising experienceDonor engagementAnalytical abilityRelationship-buildingStrategic thinkingCommunication skillsOrganizational skills