Major Donor and Individual Giving Officer

OVERVIEW

The US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI)’s is committed to protecting the rights and addressing the needs of persons in forced or voluntary migration worldwide and support their transition to a dignified life. Working with our partners across the US and internationally, USCRI provides critical services to refugee and immigrant families to help them become self-reliant and contributing members of their communities.

The Major and Individual Gifts Officer will be responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, acknowledgment, and stewardship of a national portfolio of major donors, family foundations, and donor advised funds. The position will also support USCRI’s individual giving program and work with the VP of Strategic Development, Development Associate for Donor Services and Engagement, and Communications team to create and implement annual fundraising campaigns.

USCRI is growing its headquarters development team and aspires to grow and attract new donors and maximize the potential of its existing donor base. The Major and Individual Gifts Officer should be passionate about the mission of USCRI, be detail oriented and organized, and have experience engaging with donors on a personal level. The position will also require collaboration and team building across departments and work closely with the VP of Strategic Development to engage the CEO and Board of Directors in the cultivation of donors.

This role will be based in Arlington, VA and require travel.

Essential Functions

• Manages a portfolio of 75-125 individuals and family foundations with the capacity to make major gifts, in accordance with goals on meetings, solicitations, donor retention, and CRM management.
• Develops strategies to upgrade current donors, identify and qualify new prospects, and personally cultivate and solicit high-level gifts.
• Identifies, cultivates, and builds relationships with Community Foundations, Donor Advised Funds, and Family Foundations.
• Serves as development liaison on major donor gifts to USCRI’s Field Office, offering fundraising oversight and developing regional strategies based on local donor base, opportunities, and obstacles.
• Collaborates with USCRI’s leadership team, program staff, board members to cultivate and solicit key donors.
• Supports USCRI’s individual giving program and works with the VP of Strategic Development, Development Associate for Donor Services and Engagement, and Communications team to create and implement annual fundraising campaigns.
• Utilizes USCRI’s CRM to record donor interactions and gifts, schedule follow-up meetings, and project revenue; create monthly and quarterly reporting.
• Travel to visit key individual donors as needed. 

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation.  All job duties indicated are not an exhaustive statement and other job-related duties may be assigned as required by the supervisor(s).

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 4 - 5 years of experience managing a major gifts portfolio. 
• Demonstrated experience building and managing a donor portfolio and a track record of securing large individual gifts.
• Experience development individual giving campaigns with targeted messaging for mid-level and major donors.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, professionalism, and ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders with a high degree of discretion and confidentiality. 
• Highly effective communication skills, emotional intelligence, and situational awareness.
• Excellent writing, editing and computer skills required, including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Willingness to travel.
• Self-starter with ability to work well in a team, juggle multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission of USCRI and interest in growing in a nonprofit development and fundraising department long-term.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Satisfactory completion of USCRI’s Orientation and Training.
• Complete additional training as identified by supervisor or Human Resources.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity.
• Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands.
• Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying.
• Quantitative/mathematical ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, standard measurements).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

BENEFITS - Overview of our top-notch benefits! 

• Medical Insurance with deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums lower than the national benchmarks.
• Dental Insurance with cleanings and x-rays covered at 100%. 
• Vision Insurance. 
• Life and Disability Insurance – 2x salary paid for by USCRI.
• Long-Term Paycheck Protection/Disability. 
• Paid time off (PTO) including 4 weeks of vacation and 11 federal holidays. 
• Retirement - employer contribution of 10% of pay (after 1 year of service). 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants is an equal opportunity employer.