Major Gift Officer

Twin Cities PBS (TPT) has a growing Giving Team and we are adding a Major Gifts Officer. The Major Gift Officer cultivates relationships with current and prospective major donors to increase their involvement and support of TPT’s services and mission. This position is responsible for the research, cultivation, and solicitation of major and planned gifts and the development of strategies to grow the program.

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 annually (depending on qualifications).

Hybrid Work Environment: Candidates must live in or be willing to relocate to the Twin Cities Metro area

Donor Relations (95% of time):

• Consistently meet or exceed revenue and growth goals through donor cultivation 
• Manage a portfolio of 100-150 major donors and prospects ($5,000+) to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward supporters 
• Identify donors’ passions and interests, build relationships, and leverage those relationships into meaningful support opportunities. 
• Create proposals for general operating, endowment, program, and planned gifts, including blended asks. 
• Conduct research to identify and qualify new major gift donors. 
• Leverage donor relationships into meaningful support opportunities 
• Works within the CRM to track communication, view data, and assist in analyzing data to inform and prioritize individuals and strategies 
• Aide in the development and implementation of donor strategies and communications 
• Actively participate in the creation and execution of fundraising activities and events, including station tours, donor visits and events hosted by the Development Team 
• Meet individual goals as well as helping the team reach group revenue goal 
• Communicate the value and impact of TPT while representing the TPT brand to our community

Other Duties as Assigned (5% of time):

• Participate as an active member of the Revenue Team 
• Consistently act as an internal and external ambassador for the Major Gifts team 
• Contribute to shared goals and collaborate with colleagues on achievement of priorities 
• Complete other tasks as assigned

Required Experience:

• 4 years combination of education and successful work experience may be considered, in lieu of a bachelor’s degree 
• 4-7 years of fundraising experience with a demonstrated record of accomplishment with annual giving or major gift area 
• 4-7 years of researching and analyzing data to identify top prospects

Preferred Experience:

• 7+ years of fundraising experience with demonstrated record of accomplishment with annual giving or major gift area 
• 7+ years of researching and analyzing data to identify top prospects 
• Bachelor’s Degree

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficiency managing a CRM to maximize relationship management. 
• Ability to use discretion when handling and communicating sensitive information 
• The ability to create effective, high-quality relationships with excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. 
• The ability to work independently and motivate self to achieve success by taking initiative and being detail oriented. 
• Strong analytical and computer application skills: Microsoft Office Suite – Outlook, Word, Excel, OneDrive, Teams. 
• Strong focus on audience and end user needs 
• Strong problem solving, organizational and time management skills. 
• Excellent customer service, oral and written communications, and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with all team members.
• Commitment to advancing Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) priorities within the organization. 
• Ability to travel to locations in the greater metro area on a frequent basis, partake in some evening and weekend hours for meetings and events. Occasional travel out of the state.