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Major Gifts Officer

MPP (Marijuana Policy Project), the foremost cannabis policy reform organization in the nation, is accepting applications for the position of Major Gifts Officer. This high-impact position is ideal for a driven and skillful team player who is motivated by the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the development of one of the most exciting policy areas today. When we change laws, we change lives, and being a part of MPP today means positively contributing to causes as diverse as criminal justice reform, patients’ rights, social justice, civil liberties, and good governance — with outcomes that are touching countless lives and transforming communities devastated by decades of misguided prohibitionist policies.

The position reports directly to the Executive Director and works cooperatively with senior leadership. As our Major Gifts Officer you will design, develop and implement our major gift program. You’ll be responsible for managing and cultivating relationships with existing major donors and prospects, as well as identifying new prospects. An ability to empathize with donors and clearly communicate our organization’s mission is key. You’ll be expected to energize team members, persuade prospects and persevere to help the organization fulfill our mission.

The position is remote, but requires the ability to travel, work after hours as needed, and may require flexibility to work some weekends. The position will be paid a salary commensurate with experience and includes full benefits, vacation, sick days, and matching 401k options.

MPP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, MPP complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Responsibilities:

  • Help our donors accomplish their philanthropic goals and ambitions through a relationship with our organization
  • Secure major gifts at the $5,000 to $1M level with the goal of raising $1.5M annually
  • Create and implement moves management plans to identify, cultivate, steward, upgrade, and renew donors
  • Manage existing portfolio of donors
  • Utilize our donor database, wealth screening software, and other tools to track donors and prospects
  • Work with the Development Department to align efforts and set goals
  • Track and report on progress using specific metrics
  • Make direct, face-to-face solicitations, and assist the board and other staff with their solicitation efforts and donor communications
  • Coordinate planning and execution of events with major donors and prospects
  • Acknowledge major donors through public and private recognition

Qualifications & Skills:

7+ years’ experience in fundraising work, preferably with a nonprofit organization (multiple-entity organizations a plus):

  • You’re a true people-person with an outgoing nature. You’re a self-starter and are driven by results.
  • You have at least 5 years of direct nonprofit fundraising experience and have demonstrated an ability to secure individual and institutional major gifts and meet objectives.
  • You can make and keep friends. You make donors feel valued because you’re sensitive to their needs.
  • You establish and maintain good working relationships throughout the organization and with outside constituencies.
  • You are comfortable using a donor database, prospect research software and other wealth screening tools to aid in your moves management process.
  • You are proficient with Google Suite and Microsoft Office platforms (e.g. Google Mail, Docs, and Sheets; Microsoft Word and Excel).
  • You have honed your writing and speaking skills and use them to compel individuals to action.
  • You aren’t someone who spends a lot of time in the weeds, but you know donors expect you to be organized, prepared, detail-oriented and to follow through on promises.
  • People are inspired by your determination. You bring people in line with a vision and motivate them to reach goals.

Compensation:

The Major Gifts Officer will be paid a salary commensurate with experience between $90,000 and $140,000. MPP offers a robust benefits package including health insurance, optional HSA, and optional 4% matching 401(k), and three weeks off per year on top of accrued vacation.

Reports to: Executive Director   


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Application:

To apply, send a resume and cover letter to resumes@mpp.org. Because of the volume of applications we receive, we aren’t able to respond to every one, but will contact applicants we want to invite to interviews. No phone calls please.