Major Gifts Officer

Providence Public Library

. Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual major-gift prospects and donors .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeProvidence • Rhode Island • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in major gifts fundraising, including the ability to cultivate and secure five- and six-figure gifts. Proficient in donor relationship management, proposal preparation, and utilizing Raiser’s Edge for tracking and reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Major Gifts FundraisingRaiser’s Edge ProficiencyProposal PreparationDonor Relationship ManagementCampaign Fundraising Experience

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Hard Skills

Fundraising Best PracticesMoves ManagementSolicitation TechniquesDonor Proposal PreparationPortfolio Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailProject Management SkillsRelationship-Building Skills

Tools & Technologies

Google ApplicationsZoomGoogle MeetGoogle DriveGoogle Docs

Industry Keywords

Major-Gift ProspectsEndowment CampaignPlanned GivingDonor StewardshipFundraising Counsel

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual major-gift prospects and donors
Build and manage an active portfolio and pipeline of qualified major-gift prospects
Serve as a principal frontline fundraiser for PPL’s Read. Think. Decide. $8 million Endowment Campaign
Develop individualized moves-management, cultivation, and solicitation strategies
Conduct face-to-face donor and prospect visits and maintain meaningful donor interactions
Make direct solicitations and close major gifts, including five- and six-figure+ gifts
Build the major-gift pipeline through prospect identification, research, referrals, and engagement
Move qualified annual and mid-level donors into major-gift relationships
Prepare proposals, gift requests, correspondence, briefing materials, and donor-specific materials
Identify planned-giving opportunities and coordinate them with Library leadership
Maintain donor records, prospect activity, solicitations, gift information, and next steps in Raiser’s Edge
Meet performance goals for donor visits, solicitations, gifts closed, dollars raised, and portfolio movement
Work with the Executive Director/CEO, campaign leadership, Trustees, volunteers, and fundraising counsel
Assist with campaign administration, reporting, prospect tracking, cultivation, and stewardship activities
Report to the Chief Executive Officer
Support Providence Public Library’s diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
Significant experience in frontline major gifts fundraising strongly preferred
Proven track record of personally cultivating, soliciting, and securing five- and six-figure+ gifts from individual donors
Campaign or endowment fundraising experience strongly preferred
Google applications experience required, including Gmail, Meet, Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Forms
Knowledge of Zoom, Google Meet, or other web-conferencing software
Proven knowledge of development/fundraising best practices and solicitation techniques
Experience preparing donor proposals, solicitation materials, and correspondence
Proficiency with Raiser’s Edge and disciplined use of moves management and prospect tracking
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking
Superb interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Excellent attention to detail and strong project management skills
Ability to understand and communicate philanthropic funding opportunities, including endowment and planned giving
Ability to build trust-based relationships with donors, funders, Trustees, volunteers, community stakeholders, patrons, and staff
Ability to work collaboratively and independently
Flexibility to attend evening and weekend events as necessary
Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 25 lbs.
Driving and local travel availability; travel expected 15–20%
Cover letter and resume required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Group health, dental, and vision plans
Health Reimbursement Arrangement covering 95% of the health insurance deductible
Monthly stipend option if insurance is not needed
Fully paid life insurance up to $50,000
Long-term disability coverage
Paid time off starting at 22 days annually
Paid holidays
403(b) retirement plan with Traditional and Roth options
5.5% employer match and immediate vesting
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Professional development and continuing education opportunities
Flexible scheduling for many positions
Work-from-home opportunities evaluated after 6 months of employment