Major Gifts Officer

Catholic Charities New Hampshire (CCNH) is looking for a full-time Major Gifts Officer to join our team of dedicated professionals. One of the benefits of this position is the satisfaction of helping donors match their passions and interests with CCNH programs that comfort, heal and empower the most vulnerable among us. At Catholic Charities, we strive to provide person-centered services to strengthen New Hampshire families and build independence. 

CCNH is one of the largest social service agencies in the state. We are seeking candidates who are passionate about fundraising and results-oriented. We'll pay you based on your experience and offer you a great work environment with generous benefits, including 401(k) plan, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, along with other fringe benefits. 

The Major Gifts Officer plays a critical role as a member of the Development team by securing funds for the organization by managing, cultivating, and stewarding relationships. You will be managing a portfolio of existing donors, as well as identifying new major gift prospects, and ensuring that as many donors as possible are retained and upgraded in their giving and engagement.

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Help our donors accomplish their philanthropic goals and ambitions through a relationship with our organization
• Manage systems and software to track and cultivate donors and prospects
• Manage an existing portfolio of at least 150 donors and prospects
• Make direct, face-to-face solicitations and assist the Board and other staff with their solicitation
• Communicate with donors by phone to accept donations, verify information and answer general questions

Job Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree and 3-5 years of experience in major gifts solicitation, donor stewardship, fundraising, direct appeals, high net-worth individual sales, working with board and committee members in a not-for-profit setting, or other development work, preferred
• Knowledgeable in computers specifically Microsoft Office, and ability to learn complex database system (Raiser’s Edge experience a plus)
• Ability to manage people, process, deadlines and budget
• Strong listening and communication skills, and ability to build relationships and work directly with donors
• Ability to travel throughout the state to meet with donors and prospects

If you enjoy building relationships and helping our donors accomplish their philanthropic goals and ambitions through our organization, we would love for you to consider joining our team of development professionals.

Cover Letter Required