Major Gifts Officer

Are you a relationship-builder with a passion for purpose? United Way is seeking a Major Gifts Officer to champion our mission and drive transformational giving. In this high-impact role, you’ll cultivate and steward a portfolio of generous donors contributing $10,000 and above—fueling initiatives that uplift entire communities. You’ll collaborate with influential volunteers, lead Tocqueville Society engagement, and represent United Way at key events, all while shaping the future of philanthropy.

If you’re ready to turn generosity into action and thrive in a role where strategy meets heart, this is your moment. Let’s change lives—together.

Responsibilities:
• Provide the highest level of service to United Way’s major donors through the continuous
improvement of efficiency, accuracy, and responsiveness.
• Recruit, train, and support major donor volunteers and volunteer committees.
• Manage membership in Tocqueville Society including stewardship of and relationships
with current members, and solicitation of new members.
• In collaboration with the finance and corporate relations departments, manage the donor
database to maintain and ensure accuracy of information.
• Prospect for both new and existing donors with the capacity and/or propensity to increase
their current level of giving.
• Work with other departments to achieve coordination of activities.
• Prepare required fundraising reports for volunteers and organizational leaders
• Act as United Way representative at various corporate and community events.
• Support the Major Gifts team by assisting with correspondence, events, and day-to-day operations.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the community’s economic and social forces as they
pertain to the stability and growth of the Major Gifts Division.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge & Skills
• Ability to build and manage relationships with high-net worth individuals, families, and
business leaders.
• Excellence in written and oral communications.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in database management utilization.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office

Education:
Undergraduate degree required

Experience:
Two to five years of successful fund-raising experience with a United Way or other fund-raising
organization preferred. Major donor experience preferred.

Required:
Reliable transportation, proof of automobile insurance and valid driver’s license

Working Conditions:
Normal office environment which involves some travel and occasional overtime