Major Gifts Officer

Job Description

Major Gifts Officer • Boston, MA or vicinity

HOLY CROSS FAMILY MINISTRIES FOUNDATION

Holy Cross Family Ministries seeks an experienced, mission-driven, proven advancement professional as its Major Gifts Officer (MGO) ready to build upon the growth and success of a well-respected, and effective national program. Headquartered in Easton, Ma on the nearby grounds of the prestigious, Congregation of Holy Cross sponsored Stonehill College, Holy Cross Family Ministries is blessed with a sizable endowment, multiple long-established and proven ministries across the United States and in sixteen other countries on five continents across the world. Founded by the well-known and beloved Venerable Patrick Peyton, C.S.C., "The Rosary Priest," in 1942, the Foundation provides the oversight of the endowment and leadership in broadening and growing significant philanthropic support to assure the long-term life and impact of the Ministries.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Major Gifts Officer reports to the Executive Director of Advancement.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The successful candidate for the role will be a skilled, goal-driven, mission and relationship centered communicator who will seek out and lead the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of philanthropic support at the major donor level to advance the mission of Holy Cross Family Ministries. The Director is responsible for managing an assigned and growing prospect pool in reaching specific annual, major gift, planned and capital related fundraising goals while helping to build a strong culture of philanthropy throughout HCFM which is essential to sustain and grow our program.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Establish and/or strengthen and secure leadership level philanthropic relationships with an assigned and growing pool of 100 donors believed capable of providing 5 and 6-figure gifts through strategically planned moves management.

Continually identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors to advance the mission of HCFM.

Schedule and conduct an average of 16-20+ meetings per month with current and potential donors utilizing a strategically planned moves management program plan for all prospects.

Manage systems and software to track and cultivate donors and prospects, including our donor database and wealth screening tools.

Steward donors through personal visits, phone calls, and written correspondence including personal notes, birthdays, wedding anniversaries, remembrances, event invitations and other personalized strategies.

Identify, acknowledge, and be prepared to offer support and guidance through professional resources required to pursue and secure planned or estate-giving opportunities.

Become knowledgeable and fluent in the multiple national and international ministries and programs of Holy Cross Family Ministries.

Collaborate effectively with Ministry Teams in encouraging, supporting and engaging the entire HCFM in a culture of philanthropy that continually seeks to identify new potential donors and opportunities while affirming and stewarding current donors according to their personal interests and engagement with HCFM.

Plan and manage cultivation and fundraising events. This includes recruiting event volunteers, building invitation lists, inviting guests, soliciting individual and corporate sponsorships, and following up with guests after events.

Draft proposals, donor marketing materials, acknowledgment letters, and other written materials as necessary and appropriate.

Advise and assist the Executive Director in developing the overall strategic advancement program plan with a particular focus on the East Region.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES:

Fundamental knowledge and belief in the Catholic / Christian faith traditions

Demonstrated success in personal solicitations and relationship building.

Experience with planning and managing small and large donor cultivation events.

Ability to research and identify major donor prospects.

Excellent writing, speaking and interpersonal communications skills.

Proven track record in working within complex programs and managing multiple demands.

Proven ability to make decisions, work independently, and as a team player.

Ability and willingness to travel extensively.

Understanding and ability to maintain confidential donor information.

Computer literacy MS Office 365, including Teams, Excel, PowerPoint; Zoom

Proficiency with Raiser's Edge or other CRM databases.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Competitive and commensurate with experience and demonstrated success.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree

5 years+ of proven, demonstrable experience in front-line advancement work with a focus on securing philanthropic support at the 5 and 6-figure level.

REFERENCES REQUIRED:

At the time of final interviews, references will be required.

About the Employer

Holy Cross Family Ministries is a family of Catholic ministries that inspires, promotes, and fosters the prayer life and spiritual well-being of families throughout the world. Founded by Venerable Patrick Peyton, C.S.C. in 1942 as Family Rosary and 1947 as Family Theater Productions, and in 1996 as the Father Peyton Institute for the Family, HCFM continues the mission of its founder under the sponsorship of the Congregation of Holy Cross USA in twenty-seven ministry centers in seventeen countries on five continents.