Majoro Gifts Officer, SITC​/SRS

Major Gifts Officer CLIENT ASSOCIATIONS

Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) 50% and Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) 50%

Director of Business Development, SITC and Executive Director, SRS

None

Exempt

Mid-Level (Non-Supervisory)

The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) is a non-profit medical professional society of influential scientists, academicians, researchers, clinicians, government representatives, and industry leaders from around the world dedicated to improving cancer patient outcomes by advancing the science and application of cancer immunotherapy.

The Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) is an international society that has gained recognition as one of the world's premier spine societies. The SRS has maintained a commitment to research and education in the field of spinal conditions. Strict membership criteria ensure that the individual Fellows (Members) support that commitment. Current membership includes more than 1,750 of the world's leading spine surgeons (orthopaedic and neurological), researchers, physician assistants and orthotists who are involved in research and treatment of spinal conditions.

Development, management, and oversight of strategic fundraising efforts for SITC and SRS.

The Major Gifts Officer for SITC will lead the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of high-capacity individual donors to advance the Society’s mission. The role manages a portfolio of major gift prospects, developing personalized engagement strategies and stewarding long-term philanthropic relationships. It also oversees planned giving efforts, educating donors on legacy opportunities and securing future commitments to sustain SITC’s programs and initiatives.

• Identify, qualify, and manage a portfolio of individual major gift prospects and donors, in consultation with the Director of Business Development.
• Develop and execute tailored cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies to secure major gifts.
• Conduct one-on-one donor meetings with SITC leaders and Forward Fund Committee members, virtual or in person, to advance donor relationships and philanthropic commitments.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and scientific experts to align donor interests with SITC priorities and initiatives.
• Prepare compelling proposals, presentations, and impact reports for major gift prospects.
• Lead and expand the organization’s planned giving program, including marketing legacy giving opportunities in collaboration with the SITC communications team.
• Provide guidance to donors on planned giving vehicles and work with legal/financial advisors as needed, in collaboration with the SITC Executive Director.
• Track outreach, moves management, and gift activity.
• Ensure high-quality stewardship and recognition for major donors and planned giving participants, in collaboration with the SITC communications team.
• Support development events, cultivation activities, and donor engagement opportunities, in collaboration with other SITC staff.

• In concert with the Executive Director and Development Committee, develop and implement components of the strategic plan that pertains to fund development.
• Develop a comprehensive fundraising plan that is aimed at supporting the Research, Education, and Outreach Fund as well as dedicated funds as towards individual programs as outlined by the Board of Directors. Current directed efforts are aimed at the Lori
  
  A. Karol Fund and the SRS Traveling Fellows Fund.
• Direct and oversee fund procurement, donor tracking, estate/planned giving donations, grant writing, funding reporting & metrics, funder compliance and benefits administration, donor relations/recognition and awards distribution, fundraising events and annual campaigns.
• Support staff with interdepartmental information exchange pertaining to funder and donor needs, expectations, and key deliverables.
• Effectively collaborate with SRS staff, including education, communications, membership, and meetings teams, to ensure planning timelines…