Santa Clara, CA, 95054, USA
22 hours ago
Major Gifts Officer (
Description SALARY RANGE: $100K - $130K/year ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Collaborate with the CDO, CEO, and volunteer campaign leadership to continue to create and implement a strategic direction for major gifts. In collaboration with the CDO, design cultivation and solicitation strategies for donors at all levels. Organize and update the pipeline of individual campaign prospects. Create and oversee a major donor tracking system for AO staff as well as branch EDs. Prioritize donors, conduct research, and draft communications, proposals, donor profiles and briefing memos for prospective campaign donors. In partnership with CDO, manage and coach and staff and volunteers for solicitations. Develop and execute appropriate donor acknowledgment, recognition and stewardship methods. Assist in strategizing and implementing campaign cultivation and recognition events. Track campaign progress and donor moves management in the Y's software system, and provide necessary campaign updates and numerical analysis to various stakeholders (e.g. Board of Directors). Continue to build a suite of relevant campaign reports, as necessary. Seek to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward leadership gift donors to YMCA of Silicon Valley by developing and executing long term plans for alignment, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship. Maintain and update campaign fundraising timetable and benchmarks. Some evening and weekend work is likely and assigned as necessary. Other duties as assigned by the Chief Development Officer. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience. At least five years of fundraising experience, including capital campaign and event planning. Knowledge of annual giving and planned giving practices. Experience with working with Board members, volunteers and high-end prospects. Possesses creative vision; ability to translate ideas for new initiatives into measurable successes. Must have strong interpersonal and communications skills (both verbal and writing), including the ability to make presentations and respond to questions and comments quickly. Successfully lead and manage projects from inception to conclusion. Excellent personal computer skills and experience with standard business software, including donor management software, Excel spreadsheets, and ability to create/generate reports. Demonstrated ability to cooperatively and productively work with internal stakeholders across functional and departmental lines. Ability to effectively collaborate with diverse external groups. Demonstrated ability to manage complex programs and budgets. Understanding of and enthusiasm for the mission of the YMCA. Requirements Cisco Technologies, Cloud Technologies, Content Management System (CMS), CRM, Facebook Insights, Advertisements, Analytics, Auditing, Brand Awareness, Campaign Planning TalentMatch® Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .
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