Senior Major Gifts Officer

Arkansas Talent Group

. Develop, manage, and grow a portfolio of major donors and prospective supporters .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeLittle Rock • United StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in nonprofit development and fundraising, with a strong focus on cultivating donor relationships and securing major gifts. Proven ability to manage fundraising pipelines and achieve measurable goals while representing the organization in community engagements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Nonprofit Development ExperienceMajor Gifts FundraisingCapital Campaign ManagementDonor Relationship BuildingCRM System Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Fundraising Strategy DevelopmentMajor Gift SolicitationFinancial AsksDonor StewardshipFundraising Goal Achievement

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationNetworking SkillsRelationship BuildingSelf-MotivatedHighly Relational

Tools & Technologies

CRM SystemsDonor Management Software

Industry Keywords

PhilanthropyCharitable ContributionsCommunity EngagementExecutive Leadership CollaborationCentral Arkansas Philanthropic Community

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, manage, and grow a portfolio of major donors and prospective supporters
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift prospects
Develop and execute personalized donor strategies to secure significant charitable contributions
Conduct face-to-face donor meetings, presentations, and relationship-building activities
Identify new donor prospects and opportunities to increase giving among existing supporters
Make direct financial asks and secure major gifts
Collaborate with executive leadership, board members, and community stakeholders to expand fundraising opportunities
Plan and execute an upcoming capital campaign, including identifying and securing lead and major gifts
Manage donor activity, fundraising pipelines, and follow-up through the organization's CRM system
Establish and achieve measurable fundraising goals while maintaining strong donor stewardship
Represent the organization at community events, donor meetings, and networking opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven nonprofit development and fundraising experience, ideally at the Director of Development, Major Gifts Director of Officer, or senior development officer level
Demonstrated success personally cultivating, soliciting, and securing major gifts
Track record of generating or managing $500,000+ annually in charitable contributions
Strong experience developing donor relationships and independently generating new fundraising opportunities
Commitment to a relationship-centered development and fundraising philosophy
Confidence making significant financial asks and closing major gifts
Highly relational, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently with significant autonomy
Excellent communication, networking, and relationship-building skills
Experience with capital campaigns preferred
Established relationships within the Central Arkansas philanthropic, business, or faith communities preferred
Experience working with executive leadership and boards preferred
Familiarity with donor management or CRM systems preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% employer-paid medical insurance premiums for the employee
100% employer-paid dental insurance premiums for the employee
401(k) with a 5% employer match
80 hours of vacation available beginning on day one
80 hours of "Life Leave" available beginning on day one, providing additional flexibility for the personal responsibilities and moments in life that require time away from work
Hybrid schedule with flexibility to work remotely while maintaining an in-office presence as business needs require