Philanthropy Officer

Job Details

Location:

Lexington, KY 40509
Position Type:
Full Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: $61,380.80 annually (negotiable)
Shift: Day

Major Gift Officer (MGO) is responsible for building relationships with existing donors who have the capacity and affinity to make a gift of $5,000 or greater to CAP.

• Manage a tiered portfolio of 125–150 donors and prospects from an assigned territory, emphasizing increasing giving value through relationship cultivation and stewardship.
• Develop and execute the fundamental skills of discovery, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, moving donors forward in the relationship cycle.
• Responsible for all annual activity outcomes, basic CRM navigation, database upkeep, reporting and follow‑through of assigned tasks.
• Engage in professional development exercises such as seminars, in‑house trainings, educational program activities, human service opportunities, shadowing senior MGO’s, and cross‑departmental learning experiences.
• Participate in CAP activities and major donor events, fostering constructive collaboration within the CAP workspace and culture.
• Demonstrate an "All in" attitude and foster constructive collaboration within the CAP workplace.

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Employer‑paid Life Insurance
• CAP matches 100% of employee 401(k) contributions up to 6%
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Additional Paid Caregiver and Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Plans
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Competitive benefits package designed to support personal well‑being and professional growth from day one

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (required). Extensive related experience may substitute.
• 4 or more years of successful experience in a related field or combination of education and experience.
• Valid Kentucky Driver’s License and a safe driving record (required).
• CAP Driving Certification or ability to obtain it within 90 days (required).
• Must maintain a motor vehicle insurance policy with coverage of $50,000 bodily injury per person per accident, $100,000 bodily injury for all injuries per accident, and $50,000 property damage per accident for business use of a personal vehicle.
• CFRE or CFRM certification preferred.

• Ability to reach, push, pull, bend, stoop, stand, and walk.
• Capacity to lift 45 lbs and lift/move items with unknown weight or awkward shapes with assistance.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Good visual acuity with corrective lenses.
• Good hearing capabilities.