Major Gifts and Corporate Officer

Who we want The Major Grants and Corporate Officer is an integral part of My Possibilities’ 9-member Resource Development Team. The Resource Development (RD) team is composed of both development and marketing experts and is responsible for raising annual and capital funds in support of My Possibilities through a variety of efforts (over $4.5 million in 2022). The Major Grants and Corporate Officer manages My Possibilities relationships with individual, corporate, and foundation funders, along with team members. The position works closely with the Chief Development Officer and Director of Development and Marketing and other team members to create and execute a comprehensive strategy to meet revenue goals. The Major Gifts Officer reports to the Chief Development Officer. How you can add value The Major Gifts and Corporate Officer is key to success as an organization. Through a balanced fundraising effort, major gifts and corporate gifts are crucial to the annual fundraising goal of MP. By cultivating relationships and soliciting gifts from major donors and corporations, this position will be a vital part of the team. Through your energetic personality and “go-getter” attitude, you will add great dynamics to the team. Essential functions Relationship building Represent My Possibilities to a range of constituents, establishing relationships, growing partnerships with all aspects of MP, and securing contributions. Using knowledge of continuum of opportunities to get involved with MP (volunteer, donate, hire), ascertain, and creatively address funders’ needs/desires. Lead, with Grants and Foundations Officer, MP’s corporate fundraising effort. Work throughout the entire organization to identify needs and marketable opportunities that would interest donors, individual or corporate; then work closely with MP staff to execute efforts to cultivate and steward funders’ gifts/grants. Manage a portfolio of current and prospective supporters, creating strategies for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship for each relationship; Participate in securing of event sponsorships; In collaboration with the People Engagement Manager, organize Corporations in Days of Inclusion/Service and volunteer activities on the MP campus and provide timely follow up. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Acceptance (DEIBA) Hiring Develop corporate relationships that lead to the hiring of HIPsters; Working with Career Services, facilitate establishment of work experiences (academies), supported employment (coaching), job placement, and direct hire programs. Additional development team duties Support Development department in maintaining accurate individual, family, and foundation database records. Attend and support overall Development department activities, including performances, fundraising events and donor cultivation and stewardship events annually. Other duties as assigned Competencies (Knowledge, skills, and abilities) Outstanding relationship building skills; Proven fundraising track-record; Excellent oral presentation skills; Consistent creativity and an ability to bring those creative endeavors to life; Management of high-level volunteers; Able to work collaboratively with all levels of staff, volunteers, Board members, donors, and prospective donors; Ability to develop and execute a plan aligned with departmental and organizational priorities. Minimum qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Experience: Four+ years of fundraising/corporate relations or other relevant experience Specific skills Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing Highly organized, self-motivated, creative, strategic, and professional Able to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines Experience in corporate relations with non-profits, corporate relationship management or sales Previous portfolio management of major donors and corporations experience a plus Facility with Microsoft Office Products

To apply please go to www.mypossibilities.org.