The CGSI & PLG Major Gifts Officer plans, coordinates, and manages signature initiatives and key CGSI projects while maintaining a portfolio of major capital and annual campaign donors. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution, guiding special initiatives from concept through implementation and cultivating prospective donors. Responsibilities include developing compelling project narratives, strengthening donor stewardship, expanding the major gifts pipeline, and maintaining accurate donor records. The position reports to the Director of CGSI and the Vice President of PLG.

Responsibilities:

• Work in partnership with CGSI Director to develop a comprehensive campaign plan for all relevant projects and donors
• Manage a robust portfolio of annual campaign donors by developing and executing strategies for the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of current and new donors
• In partnership with the CGSI and PLG team, manage a portfolio focused primarily on high six- and seven-figure donors
• Work in partnership with planning and agency colleagues to develop specific, donor-resonant projects
• Execute cultivation and stewardship events
• Assist in development of overall campaign materials
• Ensure active, timely progress toward campaign goals and benchmarks
• Help to plan and coordinate fundraising-related site visits, meetings and briefings
• Assist in development and manage donor recognition opportunities
• Function as FRD liaison to one or more planning and FRD departments, providing campaign progress reports and updates to UJA-Federation staff and lay leadership
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred
• Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with close attention to detail and prioritization to meet deadlines
• Ability to build effective collaborative relationships with an ability to work as part of a seamless team with strong collegial relationships
• Ability to think creatively and strategically, dealing with changing priorities, emergent issues, multiple projects, and funding partners in a fast-paced environment
• Experience interacting and building robust relationships with major donors and board members
• Outstanding interpersonal, written and verbal communications
• Proficiency in database management, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and other computer skills, as required
• Strong commitment to mission of UJA-Federation
• Comprehensive understanding of the New York philanthropic landscape
• Understanding of poverty in New York, effective strategies for combatting poverty, and foundations and donors that work in this arena is preferred but not required

Reports To: Director, Capital Gifts & Special Initiatives

Salary Range: $105,000 - $120,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications listed above.