Major Gifts Officer

The Major Gifts Officer is responsible for securing philanthropic support for the SPCO by building strong relationships with donors, aligning their interests with giving opportunities, and encouraging ongoing and increased engagement. This role manages a portfolio of major donors and prospects, with a focus on securing significant annual fund gifts, special project funding, and major endowment commitments. Through personalized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies, the Major Gifts Officer ensures donor retention and growth while advancing the organization's mission.

Specific duties to include:

• Cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of at least 125 major donors and prospects.
• Create and manage individual goals for each person on the caseload. 
• Create a plan for each donor that is driven by that donor’s passions, interests, and communication preferences, and execute that plan. 
• Secure appropriate program information, including budgets, and create offers, proposals and asks.
• Attend concerts and events as needed in order to develop relationships with donors and prospects.
• Accurately track data in AudienceView database.
• Analyze fundraising data and contribute to discussions around fundraising strategy with colleagues.
• Perform other duties as apparent or assigned.

Benefits Include:

Medical and Dental Insurance with generous employer contributions

Employee Assistance Plan

Voluntary Group Vision Insurance

Company paid Life, AD&D and Long-Term Disability insurance

Voluntary workplace benefits including Short Term Disability, Cancer Care, Hospitalization and Accident insurance plans

Workers Compensation insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan (Traditional and Roth options) with 5.5% match for administrative employees

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Sick time

Paid parental leave

Free tickets to most SPCO concerts

Hybrid work environment

The salary range for this position is $78,000 to $82,000 annually.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Results-orientation

Minimum two years professional experience in nonprofit development, business development, or sales 

Excellent written and verbal skills, time management skills and interpersonal skills 

Ability to work as a collaborative member of a team 

Excellent computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Desired Qualifications

Background and interest in classical music or the arts

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience 

Experience using a database or fundraising software; experience in AudienceView a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to handle multiple tasks with attention to detail and accuracy

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong proofreading skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and ability to travel frequently and independently in the Twin Cities metro area

Must be a resident of the State of Minnesota or be willing to relocate prior to starting the position

Ability to pass a criminal background check