Major Gifts Officer at Marion-Polk Food Share, Inc.

Salem, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Mar, 26

Salary

82925.0

Posted On

04 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Collaboration, Communication, Organization, Self-Starter, Customer Oriented, Interpersonal Skills, Fundraising, Donor Relationship Management, Proposal Development, Goal Setting, Database Management, Event Attendance, Team Collaboration, Detail Orientation, Presentation Skills, Ethical Standards

Industry

Civic and Social Organizations

Description

Description Title: Major Gifts Officer Position Type: Full Time Salary: $71,550.36 - $82,925.50 ** This position is Open Until Filled – Applications will be first reviewed on 12/12/2025 and after that as they are received. Summary of Role: The Major Gifts Officer raises funds for Marion Polk Food Share’s mission by soliciting leadership-level support from a portfolio of assigned major donors. Through donor-centered relationship building, the Major Gifts Officer creates individual donor plans for each donor that include personalized cultivation, solicitation and stewardship outreach and activities. You Are… An effective collaborator: You have worked with diverse groups and dispersed teams, and you can operate in complex situations. You can quickly engage and gain trust from colleagues and partners and are known for being supportive. An exceptional communicator: You have the ability to manage challenging conversations in a professional and respectful manner with co-workers, stakeholders, community members, public officials, and other partners. You have excellent writing skills and an ability to independently create original content and deliver information in multiple settings. Organized with an eye for details: You might be known as a people person, but you also understand the value of good systems and processes. You are committed to keeping your work organized and on time. You believe the details matter and take the time to make sure the end results of your work are effective and high quality. A self-starter who is also a team player: You enjoy collaborating with others, but you also thrive when working independently. You enjoy organizing your own work but also the opportunity to work with your colleagues to accomplish goals or solve problems. A Customer Oriented Professional: You have strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy. You enjoy working in a collaborative environment. You can maintain composure, flexibility, and a sense of humor. A caring community member: You want to help end hunger for your neighbors and make a difference in your community. Your responsibilities as the Major Gifts Officer will include: Maintaining a portfolio of 150 Marion Polk Food Share donors who are giving leadership-level gifts. Developing and maintaining written personalized donor plans for each qualified donor in portfolio that includes cultivation, solicitation and stewardship outreach and activities. Engaging with qualified donors to deepen their connection to the work of the Food Share that they support through correspondence, emails, phone calls and in-person meetings. Developing personalized gift proposals, involving Food Share leadership as needed, to solicit donors for leadership-level gifts. Setting giving goals for each donor and monitoring progress toward goals throughout the year. Ensuring donors are receiving prompt acknowledgement and meaningful information about their support. Engaging Food Share leadership in donor relationships as needed. Qualifying donors for portfolio as needed. Meeting with the Director of Major Gifts weekly to review donor strategies and track progress. Ensuring donor interactions and information is kept updated in Food Share’s donor database. Attending all Food Share donor events. During capital projects and/or special fundraising initiatives, collaborating with development leadership and/or counsel to engage assigned donors as appropriate to each donor’s plan. Working collaboratively with members of the development team to support other development activities and achieve team goals. Other duties as assigned. About Marion Polk Food Share: Marion Polk Food Share is the regional food bank serving Marion and Polk counties. Support from our local community makes it possible for the Food Share to collect and distribute nutritious food for children, adults, and seniors through more than 70 partner programs, including food pantries, meal sites and home-delivered meals and to carry out programs to address the root causes of hunger. Our Mission: “to bring people together to end hunger and its root causes.” At the Food Share, our commitment is to: Treat all people as our neighbor. Encourage creativity and be willing to take risks. Listen first and seek to understand. Focus on shared goals. Celebrate diversity, ensure dignity, and act equitably. More on Compensation: The Food Share provides all employees with the following benefits: Competitive pay 12 paid holidays each year + 2 Bonus holidays Earned vacation and sick leave Employee Assistance Program 401K retirement contributions The employee in this regular, full-time position is also eligible to receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Contributions to Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for employees and dependents. Employer paid Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D Insurance. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and physical demand satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. EOE. All candidates will need: Bachelor’s degree and 5 or more years of relevant, full-time work experience OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience. Major gift fundraising experience particularly soliciting and securing major gifts. Capital campaign experience preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and experience with computer databases and tools. Must possess Oregon driver’s license, acceptable driving history for the last three years and willingness to travel to meetings throughout Marion and Polk counties. Must pass pre-employment drug screen (excluding THC) and full background check, including driving record check. The most competitive / strongest candidates will possess a combination of the following background, skills, experience, and knowledge. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Strong presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to use effective interpersonal skills, listening, diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships with donors and staff. Ability to work effectively with diverse colleagues and external contacts to achieve results. Strong organization skills with attention to detail, accuracy and ability to meet deadlines. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a collaborative team member. Excellent customer service and follow-through skills. Must review and agree to the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Code of Ethical Standards. Have a deep understanding of the culture, values, and needs of the counties we serve is highly desirable, as this insight helps foster meaningful connections and impactful giving. **This position has no supervisory responsibilities but may provide leadership, guidance, and training to volunteers. Requirements Job Conditions: Hybrid/remote/onsite requirements: This position requires some onsite work hours, however remote work options may be available for some of this position’s schedule. All remote work assignments begin, end, or change only with supervisory approval. Work may be performed at a workstation while using a telephone and sitting at a computer screen for extended periods and throughout other venues in the community. May occasionally lift, move, and carry objects more than 30 pounds. Work is subject to varying indoors and outdoors temperatures and road and walkway surface in all seasons. May work or travel out of the local area and work outside normal working hours, such as evenings and weekends on occasion. Work more than 40 hours per week during peak business periods may occasionally be required. The Food Share provides essential services to our neighbors in Marion and Polk counties. As a result, all Food Share employees may be asked to report to work during local public health, weather, or other environmental emergencies.

Responsibilities

The Major Gifts Officer is responsible for raising funds by soliciting leadership-level support from assigned major donors. This includes developing personalized donor plans and engaging with donors through various outreach activities.