Major Gifts Officer

Description

Major Gifts Officer

Atlanta, GA | Development | Full-Time 

Turn Generosity into Lasting Impact for Individuals with Disabilities.

Jewish Family & Career Services of Atlanta (JF&CS) is seeking a relationship-driven, results-oriented Major Gifts Officer to grow philanthropic support for the agency's Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD) services. This role pairs individual major giving with corporate partnerships to build the resources that sustain and expand IDD programs for the individuals and families we serve.

The north star for this role is simple: connect donors and corporate partners to the outcomes their giving makes possible, so they feel seen, appreciated, and invested in the people JF&CS serves.

The Role at a Glance 

• Identifies, cultivates, and solicits individual donors and prospects interested in IDD programs and services
• Builds corporate relationships that generate program funding and event sponsorship
• Partners with the Chief Advancement Officer (CAO), Director of Development (DD), and IDD program leadership to turn funding priorities into a compelling case for support
• Creates meaningful stewardship and recognition experiences for individual and corporate donors
• Occasional evening and weekend commitments for events and sponsorship activities
• This is a highly collaborative role for someone who enjoys both building relationships and shaping strategy. Some days you will be meeting with a donor, making an ask, or connecting with a corporate partner. Other days you will be working with program and events staff to design recognition opportunities that bring program impact to life.

What You’ll Be Responsible For: 

Individual Giving for IDD Services

• Identify, cultivate, and solicit individual donors and prospects with an interest in supporting JF&CS's IDD programs and services
• Build and manage a portfolio of individual donors and prospects engaged with, or likely to be interested in, IDD services
• Partner with the CAO, DD, and IDD program leadership to understand funding priorities and translate them into a compelling case for individual support
• Develop and implement strategies to grow philanthropic revenue for IDD programs year over year
• Lead donor meetings, make asks, and close gifts in support of IDD program funding

Corporate Partnerships & Engagement

• Identify and cultivate relationships with corporations for the benefit of JF&CS, with emphasis on funding for IDD programs and services
• Secure corporate sponsorships for events and program-specific funding
• Coordinate with program and volunteer teams to create meaningful on-site and off-site corporate engagement and volunteer opportunities connected to IDD services
• Ensure corporate sponsors and partners receive proper recognition at events and feel connected to and valued for their support

Stewardship

• Build authentic, long-term relationships with individual and corporate donors supporting IDD programs
• Partner with program and events staff to design recognition opportunities and events that deepen donor engagement and understanding of program impact
• Ensure donors and corporate partners feel seen, appreciated, and connected to the outcomes their giving makes possible
• Take on additional projects and duties as assigned

Requirements

You Are 

• Supportive of the JF&CS mission
• Outgoing, relationship-driven, and comfortable meeting new people, including corporate contacts
• A trusted communicator who builds trust with individual and corporate donors and is comfortable asking for support
• Detail-oriented, with a commitment to accuracy and follow-through
• Able to manage multiple relationships and priorities at once and meet deadlines
• Comfortable maintaining confidentiality
• Energized by a fast-paced, customer-service-focused environment

You have:

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; keen writing and editing skills desired
• Experience and demonstrated interest in development/fundraising, corporate relations, or business development
• Comfort learning about and speaking knowledgeably and respectfully about IDD services and the people served
• Knowledge of and interest in the Jewish community
• Proficiency in Windows, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and fundraising database software; experience with Raiser's Edge/NXT preferred
• Ability to sit regularly; stand, walk, and reach occasionally; and lift or move up to 10 pounds occasionally
• Ability to stand for extended periods during presentations, meetings, or events
• Availability for after-hours or weekend work related to events and sponsorship activities

You bring:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree a plus
• 3-5 years of professional experience in fundraising, corporate relations, sales, or business development
• Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends, particularly for events and sponsorship activities
• Your work will be based in an office environment, with regular time spent in the community meeting with donors, corporate partners, and program staff. 

Why JF&CS? 

At JF&CS, fundraising is more than asking for gifts; it is connection, trust, and impact. You will help donors and corporate partners support individuals and families with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the Atlanta community, and you will see the difference their generosity makes.

What We Offer:

• Up to 20 days of paid time off (PTO) annually, prorated in the first year
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid parental leave

Candidates selected for employment must successfully complete a pre-employment background screening and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results for both. In addition, tuberculosis (TB) testing and fingerprinting may be required, as applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement JF&CS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We embrace our employees’ unique qualities, which fuel interest, innovation, and business success. As an EEO employer, JF&CS will engage in interactive dialogue regarding any accommodation requested based on medical or religious considerations.