[Hiring] Major Gifts Fundraiser @Tri Delta

Role Description

Tri Delta is seeking a Major Gifts Fundraiser to cultivate, solicit, and steward donors with a special focus on five to six figure multi-year gifts with the goal of meeting the fundraising and funding goals of Tri Delta’s Foundation. This role manages a portfolio of major gift prospects and collaborates closely with the CDO, Foundation Board, CEO, and all Executive Office teams to secure significant contributions, typically in the $25,000+ range.

The ideal candidate is a relationship-driven, strategic fundraiser with a passion for member-based organizations and proven track record of closing major gifts and building long-term donor partnerships.

The role is remote eligible. Candidates must be physically located in the US and eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of related experience
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Demonstrated success soliciting major gifts and cultivating donor relations while maintaining confidentiality
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to articulate Tri Delta’s mission and cultivate strong relationships with diverse individuals
• Possesses solid strategy, relationship building, stewardship, fundraising, portfolio management, data segmentation knowledge
• Expertise with CRM platform for non-profit fundraising

Requirements

• Identify and engage new prospects
• Build relationships aligned with organizational needs
• Prepare and deliver proposals
• Solicit and close major gifts
• Ensure timely acknowledgment of gifts
• Maintain engagement through updates and storytelling
• Partner with leadership to deepen relationships
• Maintain accurate CRM records
• Track progress and forecast revenue
• Provide reports on fundraising plans, efforts, and outcomes
• Abide by and lead others in Tri Delta’s project management process and practices
• Receive and act on feedback; focus on self-development to become the best version of yourself
• Pursue open and consistent communication with Tri Delta employees and volunteers
• Conduct all work with a focus on elevating Tri Delta’s brand as a premier women’s organization dedicated to helping women live, learn, and lead – with Purpose, for a lifetime
• Be passionate about serving others (e.g., Tri Delta employees, Board members, collegiate and alumnae members) and helping them become the best versions of themselves

Benefits

• Mission driven culture
• Excellent work environment
• Paid vacation & holidays
• Benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, & vision), retirement, & life insurance
• Industry leading professional training
• Growth & promotion opportunities