Senior Major Gifts Officer

Communities In Schools of South Carolina

. Prospect, cultivate, solicit, and steward major and leadership-level gifts of $25,000+ .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeGreenville • South Carolina • United StatesSenior💰 $82,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in major gift fundraising, including securing five- and six-figure gifts and managing high-level donor relationships. Proficient in developing donor strategies and collaborating with senior leadership to align fundraising efforts with organizational goals.

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Major Gift FundraisingDonor Relationship ManagementStrategic ThinkingDonor Management SystemsCapital Campaigns

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Hard Skills

Fundraising StrategyDonor CultivationPortfolio ManagementPlanned Giving KnowledgeProposal Development

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsEmotional IntelligenceProfessionalism

Tools & Technologies

Charity ProudRaiser’s EdgeSalesforce

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit ManagementCapital CampaignsDonor StewardshipTransformational InvestmentsBlended Giving Opportunities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prospect, cultivate, solicit, and steward major and leadership-level gifts of $25,000+
Secure multi-year and transformational investments
Develop and execute individualized donor strategies aligned with organizational priorities and funding needs
Lead executive briefings, site visits, and mission-driven donor experiences
Partner with senior leadership and board members on donor cultivation and solicitation
Build and maintain a portfolio of 75–100 high-capacity donors and prospects
Assess and refine portfolio strategy to maximize donor engagement, retention, and revenue
Use donor data in Charity Proud to inform decision-making and forecasting
Provide stewardship, recognition, and reporting to deepen donor relationships and increase lifetime giving
Lead comprehensive fundraising efforts, including capital campaigns, special initiatives, and regional growth strategies
Pursue blended giving opportunities, including planned gifts, endowments, and matching gifts
Collaborate with marketing and communications on donor-facing materials and narratives
Contribute to case statements, proposals, and campaign strategies
Serve as a thought partner to the development team
Engage board members and volunteers in fundraising roles
Collaborate across departments to align fundraising with programmatic priorities and organizational growth goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or related field
5–8+ years of progressive experience in individual and/or major gift fundraising
Proven track record of securing five- and six-figure gifts
Demonstrated success managing high-level donor relationships and closing complex gifts
Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate organizational priorities into compelling funding opportunities
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
High level of professionalism, discretion, and emotional intelligence
Ability to travel within the Lowcountry region and attend evening/weekend events as needed
Experience with comprehensive campaigns and/or capital campaigns
Knowledge of planned giving vehicles and donor structuring strategies
Proficiency in donor management systems, such as Charity Proud, Raiser’s Edge, or Salesforce
Experience working with board members and executive leadership in fundraising settings