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Knights of Columbus · 6 hours ago

Major Gifts Officer

New Haven, CT

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$80K/yr - $120K/yr

5+ years exp

Knights of Columbus is seeking a Major Gifts Officer responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gift prospects to advance their charitable mission. The role involves managing a portfolio of high-capacity donors and collaborating across the organization to develop effective donor strategies and ensure a high-quality donor experience.

Insurance

Hiring Manager

Steven Edwards, MBA

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of 100–150 major gift prospects, including Knights, families, councils, and aligned Catholic philanthropists

Develop and execute individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for each prospect

Conduct ongoing donor outreach, including in-person meetings, cultivation events, virtual interactions, and on-site visits

Identify donor interests and align them with Knights of Columbus Charities programs, initiatives, and funding priorities

Meet or exceed annual goals for both dollars raised and donor outreach

Solicit major gifts ($5,000 and above) with increasing goals as the portfolio matures

Recommend giving opportunities that support the charitable priorities of the Order

Identify and recommend giving opportunities for blended gifts and other donor-centric offers

Work closely with leadership and program directors to develop stewardship plans and portfolio revenue goals

Partner with the VP of Charitable Giving on strategy, donor segmentation, and pipeline development

Coordinate with the Director of Operations to ensure timely donor recognition, reporting, and event support

Collaborate with Communications, Fraternal, and Marketing to create donor-centric materials, impact stories, and strategic messaging

Maintain strong, mission-centered teamwork with Field Management team, State Deputies, and key fraternal leaders when appropriate to advance major gift relationships

Document all donor interactions and moves-management steps in the CRM system (MicroSoft Dynamics or relevant platform)

Track performance metrics and prepare regular progress reports

Ensure compliance with gift policies, ethical fundraising standards, and Knights of Columbus values

Qualification

Major gift fundraisingDonor cultivation cyclesCRM platformsPlanned giving conceptsCommunication skillsProfessional presenceRelationship-building skillsStrategic thinkingOrganizational abilitiesEmotional intelligence