Major Gifts Officer

Riverkeeper

Major Gifts Officer focused on raising funds through donor engagement for Riverkeeper, New York’s premier water quality advocate. Managing a portfolio of major donors and executing fundraising strategies.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeOssining • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing donor relationships and developing successful fundraising strategies, with a strong emphasis on communication, organization, and collaboration. Proficient in utilizing fundraising databases and tools to enhance donor engagement and track interactions.

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Fundraising Strategy DevelopmentDonor Relationship ManagementProposal WritingSalesforce ProficiencyEvent Planning and Execution

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Hard Skills

FundraisingProspect ResearchGrant WritingDonor Acquisition StrategiesPipeline Tracking

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsRelationship BuildingAttention to DetailCollaborationCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceMS OfficeGoogle Suite

Industry Keywords

Moves ManagementMajor DonorsGift RenewalsDonor RecognitionPhilanthropy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage an active portfolio of 100 to 150 top-tier donors and prospects using the "moves management" cycle (qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship), with a focus on net new major donors, gift renewals, and increases.
Develop short- and long-term strategies for individual prospects, which may also include their corporate employers and/or family foundations/donor-advised funds.
With an emphasis on New York City, create a robust pipeline of new and potential major donors, using information from internal gift reports, the donor database, prospect research, and recommendations from executive and volunteer leadership.
Prepare compelling funding proposals, investment decks, and gift agreements, and conduct direct asks for major and planned gifts.
Maintain personalized communication, ensuring donors feel recognized, valued, and informed about the impact of their contributions.
Write solicitation and acknowledgement letters, proposals, donor recognition pieces and other materials to convey the impact of gifts and ensure that donors are kept current on key developments in Riverkeeper’s evolving campaigns and priorities.
Partner with executive leadership and program experts to align donor interests with specific Riverkeeper initiatives.
Document all prospect interactions, contact reports, and pipeline tracking in Salesforce.
Assist the Chief Philanthropy Officer with oversight of the Partnerships & Philanthropy Committee, a group of board members and key volunteer leaders responsible for helping secure new strategic partnerships for the organization.
Plan, coordinate, and support donor cultivation and other fundraising events; in partnership with development staff, help execute logistics and coordinate post-event follow-up.

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least five years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising and partnership development, including at least three years’ experience as a front-line fundraiser with individual donors
An undergraduate degree or combination of educational/work experience in a related field
Proven ability in developing successful donor acquisition strategies and assessing capacity through prospect research tools
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills in managing donor relations, while exercising discretion and being mindful of the privacy of current and prospective donors.
Outstanding writing and communication skills (required); grant writing experience is a plus
Meeting and special events planning and execution experience (strongly preferred)
Strong organizational skills in handling multiple assignments simultaneously while keeping attention to detail and accuracy.
A collaborative approach in engaging program and senior staff strategically in cultivation and solicitation efforts and initiatives
Proficiency in MS Office, Google Suite, and Salesforce or similar fundraising database

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Consulting Riverkeeper is a nonprofit organization that uses science, law, and advocacy to protect the Hudson River, its watershed, and New York City’s drinking water supply. It conducts water quality monitoring and testing, leads volunteer cleanups and habitat restoration, brings legal cases against polluters, and advocates for policy and funding to ensure safe drinking water, healthy wildlife, and climate-resilient waterways. Riverkeeper also engages the public through education, events, and campaigns to mobilize community support and donations. Major Gifts Officer 🔥 1 hour ago 🏢🏡 Ossining – Hybrid 💵 $105k - $115k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Manage an active portfolio of 100 to 150 top-tier donors and prospects using the "moves management" cycle (qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship), with a focus on net new major donors, gift renewals, and increases.
Develop short- and long-term strategies for individual prospects, which may also include their corporate employers and/or family foundations/donor-advised funds.
With an emphasis on New York City, create a robust pipeline of new and potential major donors, using information from internal gift reports, the donor database, prospect research, and recommendations from executive and volunteer leadership.
Prepare compelling funding proposals, investment decks, and gift agreements, and conduct direct asks for major and planned gifts.
Maintain personalized communication, ensuring donors feel recognized, valued, and informed about the impact of their contributions.
Write solicitation and acknowledgement letters, proposals, donor recognition pieces and other materials to convey the impact of gifts and ensure that donors are kept current on key developments in Riverkeeper’s evolving campaigns and priorities.
Partner with executive leadership and program experts to align donor interests with specific Riverkeeper initiatives.
Document all prospect interactions, contact reports, and pipeline tracking in Salesforce.
Assist the Chief Philanthropy Officer with oversight of the Partnerships & Philanthropy Committee, a group of board members and key volunteer leaders responsible for helping secure new strategic partnerships for the organization.
Plan, coordinate, and support donor cultivation and other fundraising events; in partnership with development staff, help execute logistics and coordinate post-event follow-up. 🎯 Requirements
At least five years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising and partnership development, including at least three years’ experience as a front-line fundraiser with individual donors
An undergraduate degree or combination of educational/work experience in a related field
Proven ability in developing successful donor acquisition strategies and assessing capacity through prospect research tools
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills in managing donor relations, while exercising discretion and being mindful of the privacy of current and prospective donors.
Outstanding writing and communication skills (required); grant writing experience is a plus
Meeting and special events planning and execution experience (strongly preferred)
Strong organizational skills in handling multiple assignments simultaneously while keeping attention to detail and accuracy.
A collaborative approach in engaging program and senior staff strategically in cultivation and solicitation efforts and initiatives
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