Senior Major Gifts Officer

For the last 30 years, Corporate Accountability International has successfully challenged corporations like GE, Nestlé, and Philip Morris to halt abusive practices that threaten public health, the environment and our democracy. Think Outside the Bottle, our leading campaign, is currently exposing the truth behind bottled water marketing and defending the basic human right to water in the face of increasing corporate control of the resource. Our ongoing and emerging campaigns also challenge the abuses of major tobacco, food and oil transnationals.

Position Overview: 

With a history of significant campaign victories, the organization is in a strong position to expand. Our development unit focuses on maximizing net revenue from individual donors, national, international and religious foundations, events, direct mail and online outreach.

Senior Major Gifts Officers secure financial contributions from Corporate Accountability International's major and prospective donors through in-person meetings, phone conversations and written communications. An intensive program of training and support is provided to Senior Major Gifts Officers from some of the best organizers and fundraisers in the country.

Responsibilities:

• Raise funds from current and prospective major donors across the US - in person, over the phone and in writing.
• Increase donor commitment and campaign participation through regular and sophisticated communication.
• Ensure timely and effective planning, budgeting and execution of each fundraising trip.
• Secure pledged funds through motivating and timely follow-up.
• Maintain comprehensive, accurate and up-to-date files, records, and systems.
• Work with experienced team to develop materials and programs to solicit, cultivate and expand Corporate Accountability International's base of individual donors, including events, donor research and phone banks. 
• Participate in organization-wide planning, fundraising and campaign activities.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to corporate accountability, with a global perspective. 
• At least 2 years, prefer 5+ years full-time face-to-face organizing and fundraising experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized and diligent about record-keeping and administration, while setting and meeting deadlines.
• Talented with Excel and databases, plus good with numbers.
• Highly motivated, energetic and tenacious, with great attention to detail and accountability to goals and measures of effectiveness.
• Experienced and effective national traveler, with enthusiasm for more!

Accountability: The Senior Major Gifts Officer reports to the Associate Development Director.

Compensation: $33,000 - $40,200, depending on experience, plus an excellent benefits package.
 
To Apply:

Email letter of interest, résumé and 3 to 5 references.