Major Gifts Officer

Atlas Free

Major Gifts Officer driving funding for Atlas Free’s mission against sex trafficking, cultivating relationships with high-capacity donors and managing donor engagement strategies.

Posted 7/19/2026full-timeWashington • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $92,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in nonprofit fundraising, particularly in managing major gifts and cultivating high-capacity donor relationships. Proficient in developing tailored strategies for donor engagement and stewardship while maintaining accurate CRM records.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Nonprofit Fundraising ExperienceMajor Gifts ManagementRelationship-Building SkillsCRM ProficiencyPortfolio Management

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Hard Skills

Fundraising Strategy DevelopmentDonor CultivationProposal CreationFinancial Target ManagementStewardship Planning

Soft Skills

Highly OrganizedProactiveStrong Communication

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceRaiser’s EdgeVirtuousClassy

Industry Keywords

Major DonorsHigh-Capacity ProspectsNonprofit ManagementFaith-Based MissionMulti-Year Commitments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Grow Atlas Free’s impact by cultivating high-touch relationships with major donors and prospects
Manage and steward a portfolio of 50 existing major donors while identifying, qualifying, and cultivating 100 new high-capacity prospects
Develop and execute individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans
Initiate and sustain relationships through in-person meetings, events, calls, and personalized outreach
Collaborate with the Development Director on revenue forecasting, pipeline management, and progress toward financial targets
Create tailored proposals, briefings, and ask strategies that clearly communicate impact
Lead high-touch donor stewardship at events and engagement points
Maintain accurate, up-to-date CRM records of donor interactions and strategies
Partner with the CRM Analyst and Development Director to identify new portfolio prospects and refine strategies

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of successful nonprofit fundraising experience, specializing in major gifts
Proven ability to manage and grow a portfolio of high-capacity donors and a track record of securing six and seven-figure gifts
Demonstrated success in acquiring new major donors and securing multi-year commitments
Strong relationship-building skills with individuals, churches, and corporate partners
Highly organized and proactive, capable of managing a large donor portfolio
Comfortable using CRMs such as Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge, Virtuous, or Classy
A degree in Business, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, or a related field preferred
Alignment with and commitment to Atlas Free’s faith-based mission and values.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
HSA with employer contribution
403b with employer match
Generous paid holidays
Paid vacation and sick leave
Creative, cutting-edge fringe benefits