Major Gift Officer Resume Examples

Major Gift Officers solicit gifts from donors such as alumnae or friends and are responsible for developing and maintaining a long term relationship with donors. Typical Major Gift Officer resume samples describe duties such as developing strategic funding requests, organizing events, implementing fundraising campaigns, and achieving gift revenue goals. Candidates are expected to demonstrate customer service skills, professionalism, proactivity, strong communication skills, and problem-solving abilities. The most successful resumes display at least a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.

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Candidate Info

62

years in workforce

2

years at this job

BA

Biological Sciences

Major Gift Officer

Received $65K from 4 new and lapsed donors in FY12.

Converted 6 donors at sub $1000 levels to 5 figure gifts increasing revenue by 18% in FY11.
Acquired 650K from new foundation sources.
Increased organizational brand via social media platforms and collaborating with other nonprofits.
Through 3 events raised visibility and $75K on the East Coast for SF-based organization.

Candidate Info

10

years in workforce

4

years at this job

Public Administration

Major Gift Officer

Managed donor portfolio of over 100 prospects, rated for gifts of $10K and up.

Negotiation and solicitation of philanthropic investments of $10K up to $1 million.
Creation of inaugural fundraising event for institution, consistent net revenue over 6-figures.
Increased collaboration with college departments to engage donors, and raised the profile of Development as an asset to the institution.

Candidate Info

16

years in workforce

2

years at this job

BA

Bachelor of Arts

Assistant to The President/major Gift Officer

Cultivated donors capable of making gifts of at least $25K
Solicited gifts from alumni, friends, and foundations for [company name]
Presented planned giving exhibits to donors

Candidate Info

13

years in workforce

1

year at this job

AS

Business

Major Gift Officer

Responsible for raising $800K

Largest gift since starting has been $30,000
Daily thank you calls to donors for gifts received
Responsible for building relationships and maintaining relationships with constituents.
Meet new prospects and share the mission

Candidate Info

13

years in workforce

4

years at this job

BS

Management

A B

Major Gift Officer

Personally raised $150,000+ for [company name] in Fiscal Year 2012.

Currently working on gift agreements of $25,000, $50,000, $67,000 and $250,000 which should close by the end of the calendar year.
Coordinates cultivation and qualification visits with the Dean of [company name].
Manages a portfolio of 74 alumni for major gifts.
Travels frequently to major cities across America to meet with alumni and parents.

Candidate Info

7

years in workforce

6

years at this job

BBA

Marketing And Economics

MA

Organizational Management

Major Gift Officer

Coordinated the final public phase of a $25 million capital campaign

Identify, cultivate and solicit major gift prospects and lead donors
Organize and facilitate regional fundraising programs and donor initiatives
Develop external campaign marketing and fundraising materials for external use

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