Job Description
Job Description
Position Title: Major Gifts Officer (Term-Limited)
Classification: Exempt
Reports To: Major Gifts Manager
Location: Denver
Compensation: $68,000 to $71,000 Annually
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision, a 401(k) retirement plan with a 4.5% company match plus potential additional matching based on tenure, PTO, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and a flexible schedule
As the food bank with the largest service area in the contiguous United States, Food Bank of the Rockies is passionate about ensuring every community member has the resources they need to thrive. Supporting our Colorado and Wyoming communities begins with passionate, mission-driven individuals.
Food Bank of the Rockies has a strong reputation as a key resource in addressing food insecurity across the Rocky Mountain Region. As we continue to rise to meet the challenge of food insecurity, Food Bank of the Rockies plans for a new purpose-built facility that will help us meet the evolving needs of the communities we serve.
The Major Gifts Officer is responsible for securing funds for Food Bank of the Rockies with emphasis on the capital campaign and fulfilling the philanthropic interests and passions of individual donors by providing them with giving opportunities and inviting them to give. The successful Major Gifts Officer will help donors become and remain engaged with Food Bank of the Rockies, ensure that they are retained as continuing donors to the organization, and help them reach their maximum potential in their giving and involvement. This position works in a high-volume, fast-paced environment and collaborates cross-departmentally to ensure alignment and funding of key initiatives for the organization.
The Food Bank’s team is dedicated to creating an efficient food distribution network to reduce and help end hunger across the state. Staff are committed to embodying the Food Bank’s organizational values and mission in all activities.
If you are looking for a mission-focused organization where innovation and teamwork are encouraged and new ideas are valued, then this is an ideal position for you.
The mission of Food Bank of the Rockies is to ignite the power of community to nourish people facing hunger. We provide food and necessities to people in need through signature programs and by teaming up with hundreds of Hunger Relief Partners to serve communities across Colorado and Wyoming. We believe that for a community to thrive, every person must have the resources they need to flourish, and we strive to provide proper nourishment for every neighbor.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Qualify, cultivate, and solicit a dynamic portfolio of approximately 80-100 individuals capable of giving $25,000 or more, including capital campaign prospects
- Create and implement a donor engagement plan for each individual in the portfolio, informed by their passions, interests, and communication preferences
- Secure appropriate project information, including budgets, and create compelling written communications, including proposals and impact reports
- Solicit or facilitate solicitation meetings with major donor prospects
- Assist with major gift stewardship and play a key role in cultivation and stewardship for major donor prospects not currently in portfolio management
- Maintain accurate and timely records and contact reports of all interaction with donors utilizing fundraising software
- Represent Food Bank of the Rockies’ mission with genuine passion and professionalism
Performance will be measured by:
- Qualification and disqualification of prospects, including appropriate documentation
- Achieving overall agreed-upon revenue goal based on individual donor goals and strategic priorities of the organization
- Retaining and upgrading donors, including cultivation of transformational gifts
- Development of personalized engagement and solicitation plans that take into account individual donors’ interests, motivations, giving patterns, and communication preferences
- Completing timely and proactive donor outreach and documenting interactions to ensure good donor relations and achievement of key performance metrics
- Securing project and organization information to write effective and compelling proposals, regular and timely impact reports back to donors, and other communications
- Effectively collaborating with peers, colleagues, and management, including participation in team, department, and all-staff meetings
- Effectively managing people, processes, deadlines, and budget while adhering to the policies and procedures of the organization
- Maintaining a positive and constructive attitude, being a team player, and advancing the mission, goals, and values of Food Bank of the Rockies
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Commitment to fulfilling the Food Bank of the Rockies mission and positively representing the brand both internally and externally
- Knowledge of effective relationship-based fundraising techniques and practices, including for campaign gifts, leadership annual gifts, and planned giving
- Commitment to excellence and efficiency, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively to create solutions within a fast paced and deadline driven environment
- Excellent organizational, time management, and follow-through skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort speaking in both small group and large group settings
- Ability to exercise the appropriate level of professionalism and discretion when dealing with confidential information
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Sitting and standing for long periods, walking intermittently
- Using office equipment such as computer, mouse, keyboard, printer
- Indoor office environment, primarily; outdoor work environment occasionally.
- Occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds
- Occasional travel within the Food Bank of the Rockies service area
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma required, Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred. Equivalent work-related experience may substitute for the degree requirement.
- Five (5) years or more of professional level fundraising experience in a non-profit setting.
- Experience with relationship-based fundraising and capital campaigns is strongly preferred.
- Experience with Raiser’s Edge fundraising database or similar constituent management software is preferred.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, Outlook
Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time, exempt position with a flexible work schedule; hybrid work is available. Work schedules may vary each week and consist of weekdays, evenings, and Saturdays.
Additional Details:
This term-limited role is estimated to end in June 2026.
Compensation:
$68,000 to $71,000 Annually
Benefits:
At Food Bank of the Rockies, we provide a fulfilling workplace along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Generous Paid Time Off: Flexible paid time off, including 10 paid holidays, sick leave, parental leave, and opportunities for paid volunteer time.
- Robust Retirement Plan: A 401(k) retirement plan with a 4.5% employer match, plus additional matching based on tenure for a total potential match of up to 8.5%, to support your long-term financial security.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Competitive health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans to support your meet your and your family’s needs.
- Bilingual Incentive: A monthly incentive for certified bilingual staff, recognizing and rewarding your valuable language skills.
To Apply:
Apply online through www.foodbankrockies.org/careers. Applications will be accepted until April 29, 2025. Resume and cover letter are required for consideration.
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Food Bank of the Rockies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), M/F/D/V/SO. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities in order to participate in the application or interview process. If you require any accommodation, please contact us at hr@foodbankrockies.org or 303.371.9250.