Major Gift Officer at BREWSTER ACADEMY

Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fundraising, Prospect Qualification, Cultivation, Solicitation, Stewardship, Moves Management, Relationship Building, Proposal Development, Negotiation, Data Capture, CRM Systems, Travel, Writing, Verbal Communication, Collaboration, Discretion

Industry

Description

Description Duties and Responsibilities Overseeing a pool of 100-150 major gift prospects. Expectations include the qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of assigned prospects. Traveling regularly for individual visits and Brewster events with a focus on identifying and cultivating new and existing donor prospects. Staffing campus events and regularly attending Academy gatherings and functions. Applying Moves Management techniques to successfully deliver high-value interactions with constituents, including face-to-face or online meetings, phone calls, and other cultivation and stewardship touches. Building and advancing strong relationships with alumni, parents, and friends of Brewster that result in philanthropic contributions. Working independently and creatively to match donor interests with Academy priorities, develop proposals, and negotiate complex gifts Preparing stewardship plans, letters, pledge agreements, and other correspondence as required. Soliciting annual fund gifts for each assigned prospect, either through a personal visit, solicitation by a volunteer, or through Brewster Annual Giving programs and appeals (e.g., Fall Family Challenge, Day of Giving/Bobcat Challenge, etc.) Soliciting gifts for capital and endowment priorities, planned giving commitments Recruiting and supporting volunteers for Brewster’s Parent Committee. Ensuring the timely capture and recording of prospect data in Brewster’s CRM system. Maintaining in-depth knowledge of Brewster’s campaign priorities, academic and extracurricular programs, and key faculty and administrators. Collaborating with colleagues on fundraising projects, communications, and events. Other duties as assigned. Requirements Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Bachelor's degree required 2-3 years of fundraising experience preferred, with demonstrated results closing gifts Willingness to work independently, cooperatively, and accept direction from supervisors. Demonstrated ability to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and properly steward donors. Must be willing/able to maintain a significant travel schedule, as well as occasional evening and weekend work Proficiency using Google Suite tools. Experience with Fundraising CRM tools is essential, and knowledge of Veracross Development 3.0 is a plus Excellent writing and verbal skills Ability to motivate and collaborate with staff and volunteers Ability to handle confidential materials with discretion Employment Notes: Hybrid employees may be required to file taxes in their states of residence Brewster Academy is located in NH, and its benefits and policies comply with New Hampshire and federal employment laws.

Responsibilities

The officer will oversee 100-150 major gift prospects, managing the full cycle from qualification and cultivation through solicitation and stewardship, often requiring regular travel for visits and events. Key duties involve applying Moves Management techniques, building strong donor relationships, developing proposals, and soliciting various types of gifts for Academy priorities.