Major Gifts Officer

One Tree Planted is a US-based 501(c)(3) non-profit focused on global reforestation. As an environmental charity, we are dedicated to making it easier for individuals and businesses to give back to the environment, create a healthier climate, protect biodiversity, and help reforestation efforts around the world. All by planting trees!

The ideal start date for this position is as soon as possible.

POSITION PURPOSE:
The Philanthropy Officer – Major Gifts focuses on cultivating new and renewed Major Gift donor relationships at the $25k and up level to further One Tree Planted mission and programs through stewardship and tailored solicitation strategies.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports to our Director, Philanthropy

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION

Donor relationship management (70%):

• Manage an assigned portfolio of approximately 150-200 donors capable of giving at the $25k and up level to cultivate, renew and upgrade current Major Donors, all to foster long-term relationships.
• Arrange and attend in-person meetings with donors and prospects for Executive Leadership (CEO, CDO and CPO). Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Research and identify Major Gift prospects both within our existing donor base and outside.
  • Can include utilizing tools such as RocketReach, iWave, LinkedIn and other platforms.
  • Oversee the ongoing identification, monitoring and evaluation of a prospect’s capacity level as well as their readiness to give.
• Create (with the support of Marketing and Communications team) and edit donor communications including solicitation proposals, meeting requests, meeting follow-ups, presentations, acknowledgments, and letters.
• Maintain complete and orderly records of donors in the Salesforce CRM, ensuring regular donor communications.
• Ensure appropriate stewardship of all donors in your pipeline, including customized recognition strategies.
• Attend events and conferences as assigned, promoting the awareness of the organization.
• Work with the Director, Philanthropy to understand funding priorities, campaigns, and projects to determine alignment
  with potential donors.
•  Work with Officer, Annual Giving to identify and engage potential Major Gift donors.

Program Development (10%):

• Collaborate with the development team and organizational leadership to set annual Major Gift goals and develop plans to achieve them.
• Track and report on progress towards goals, adjusting strategies as needed to meet targets.
• Collaborate with other teams at the organization to support Director, Philanthropy in the development of compelling
  campaigns and giving opportunities.
• Strategize with development leadership on ways to renew or cultivate new donations and relationships
• Support the Director, Philanthropy to implement a major gift strategy to grow a donor base and secure funding.
• Database Management (10%):
• Maintain accurate donor records in Salesforce.
• Keep track of donor interaction history to personalize communications and stewardship.
• Work with the CRM team to ensure reports are being pulled to properly analyze data and inform donor fundraising
  strategies.

Internal Meetings (5%):

•  Development/team meetings as needed
• Weekly Philanthropy team meeting
• Weekly meeting 1-1 with Director, Philanthropy
  POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
• EDUCATION: BACHELOR’S DEGREE or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
• RELATED EXPERIENCE: Minimum three years experience with a proven success record in fundraising or other non-profit donor-facing
  experience. 
• Experience developing donor relationships, from identification to stewardship.
• Experience managing a caseload of active gift prospects and implementing strategies for solicitation of these prospects.
• Demonstrated experience in consistently meeting deadlines/deliverables and standards for quality work.
• Experience using a CRM system. Knowledge of Salesforce is a plus.
• A passion for the environment!
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• IDEAL LOCATION: It would be ideal if the candidate is based on the West Coast of the US, particularly in or near a major city in California, although this is not a requirement and is considered an asset.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
COMPENSATION: typical starting range is $74,000 to $100,000 USD which will be based on skills and experience. Annual performance increase may be available but not guaranteed.

• Flexible work environment
• Competitive PTO Plan
• Health and Wellness plans for U.S. Staff
• Retirement plans with competitive employer contribution
• Travel opportunities, international and domestic

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

1. Cover letter indicating your interest in the position and why you think you would be a good fit with the organization.
2. Your resume.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Responsibilities, duties may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. One Tree Planted is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.