Major Gifts Officer

Major Gifts Officer 

Job Summary

Karam Foundation is seeking a skilled Major Gifts Officer to help us achieve our yearly fundraising goal of $4.5 million. The Major Gifts Officer will be responsible for identifying and cultivating relationships with prospective major gift donors and planned giving donors. This includes prospect researching and developing effective solicitation strategies and stewarding donors throughout the major giving process. 

Our ideal candidate will create an intentional, collaborative experience for donors, inspire them to give generously to support displaced Syrian communities, and champion Karam’s innovative approach. We are looking for an expert with strong fundraising experience. Your role will be central to scaling Karam’s future impact. This position is a career accelerator with access to high-level opportunities and experiences, from connecting with significant donors worldwide to supporting the CEO on board development. The Major Gifts Officer reports to the CEO. 

ABOUT YOU 

• You are a builder who is fired up to grow the organization's impact and your career.

• You initiate. You seek opportunities and take on responsibilities.

• You are creative. You never stop thinking of ways of leveraging our impact to mobilize and inspire people to give.

• You have entrepreneurial zeal.

• You set your goals and plan the way to achieve them.

• You adapt to unexpected challenges and to donor needs.

• You know that results matter most.

• You are an excellent communicator.

• You understand Karam’s tone and deliver polished, pitch-perfect messages.

• You value building authentic relationships with supporters.

Reports To

CEO and works closely with the Director of Communications & Development

Location

We are a remote team in the US. Location is flexible with a commitment to US central zone working hours

QUALIFICATIONS

What We’re Looking For: The Essentials 

• 3-5 years experience in major gift strategy and fundraising, including experience raising $2-5 million annually and/or securing 6- or 7-figure gifts

• Experience as a frontline fundraiser or in a philanthropic capacity/role

• Track record of utilizing different fundraising tactics to mobilize donor bases

• Excellent verbal and written communicator

• Experience working with remote teams

• Extremely organized and results-oriented

• Demonstrated skills initiating and managing projects, working independently, and meeting deadlines

• Strong people skills with demonstrated empathy and emotional intelligence

• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment and willingness to learn new things

• Availability to travel to meet with donors across the US

What We’re Looking For: Strongly Preferred 

• Experience working on Syria and/or humanitarian crises

• Experience with fundraising software such as Salesforce

• Strong teamwork and leadership skills

• Design and formatting skills for gift proposals a plus

• Experience working with volunteers

RESPONSIBILITIES

Approximately 75% of your time will be spent on the Strategy, Major Gifts, and CEO Support responsibilities noted below, with the other 25% supporting the Communications & Development Team. 

Strategy: You will work closely with the CEO and Director of Communications & Development to develop and execute a plan for overall major gift strategy. 

Major Gifts: Manage the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewarding of mid-level donors (lifetime giving $1,000+) and major gift prospects (lifetime giving $2,500+) in a portfolio of around 100 donors (majority in the US; some international). As a part of this scope, you will be preparing written proposals, presentations, and other communications and fundraising materials using a donor-centered lens. You will also have in-person and virtual meetings with donors. 

CEO Support: You will support the CEO in managing her portfolio of major donors and help prepare materials for meetings, proposals, and presentations. You will also support the CEO in board development. 

Supporting Development Department Data Tracking: You will assist with fundraising data benchmarking and analysis through Salesforce Lightning. 

Department Support: You will collaborate with the Communications & Development team to support: online campaigns, fundraising events, review grant applications, etc. 

Compensation Range 

Base Salary: $65,000-$75,000*

Benefits 

Karam Foundation offers a generous benefits package including 26 days paid time off, a 401k match, subsidized health care, 8 team-wide mental health days, resilience and coaching services, professional development resources and allowance, and a remote and flexible work environment. 

How to Apply

Please fill out the application form here. For any questions or application issues, email karam@karamfoundation.org. 

Karam Foundation

(https://www.karamfoundation.org/)

Karam Foundation is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination, bias, or harassment.  All hiring decisions are based on mission needs and applicant qualifications without consideration of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.