Major Gift Officer

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Position:Major Gift Officer

Location: Ferdinand, IN

Job :302-2026

# of Openings:1

Major Gift Officer - Full Time (Salaried) Hybrid

Exempt/Non-Exempt Status: This position shall be exempt from overtime as defined under the Department of Labor’s 2004 revised Fair Labor Standards Act.

Basic Function: Develop long-term relationships with major donors which mature into significant contributions to the Sisters of St. Benedict. Manage a portfolio of at least 150 major donors from identification, cultivation, solicitation to stewardship. Solicit funding as outlined by the mission advancement strategic plan.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards donor portfolio
• Recognizes and stewards major donors, strengthening their commitment and ensuring continued revenue (educates, involves).
• Informs donors about the Sisters of St. Benedict’s mission and ministries and how their gifts are being used.
• Motivates donors to make the Sisters of St. Benedict their organization of choice for major and planned gifts.
• Develops and manages a portfolio of current and prospective major donors by making telephone calls, and personal visits.
• Works with the Administration and Mission Advancement Staff (also EAC committee, Mission Advancement Board, current major donors, and others) to grow the major donor program; involves these groups in planning, donor identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.
• Coordinates the recruitment of development of campaign volunteers, coaches, and supports their efforts.
• Develops and maintains volunteer leadership and participation through ongoing communication, support, and acknowledgement.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Attends workshops and belongs to professional organizations to keep informed about changes in planned gifts tax considerations, and programming.
• Attends major events, visits funeral homes, and conducts regular correspondence to represent the Sisters of St. Benedict and the Mission Advancement Office.
• Travels to donors as needed and is available to them evenings and weekends as needed
• Works with major gift team to evaluate portfolios and donor ability, interest and linkage.
• Performs other duties as assigned that benefit the Mission Advancement Team.

Knowledge:

• Requires knowledge of various ways of making major and planned gifts, campaign giving and the tax implications for estate planning.
• Understands the major gift program in relation to the total Mission Advancement Program. Understands theoretical and practical aspects of donor-centered fundraising.
• Has a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, can use online platforms and is able to attend/facilitate virtual meetings and events.
• Is a self-starter and can show initiative in the work environment.

Education and Experience: A formal 4-year degree from a college or university, or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed, such as the CFRM credentials, Fundraising School, certification as a CFE, Minimum B.S./B.A.. Prefer Master’s Degree. Over five years comparable experience.

Physical Demands: Job is physically comfortable; individual is normally seated and has discretion about walking, standing, etc. May occasionally lift very lightweight objects. Lots of traveling is involved in this work.