Major Gift Officer

Position Title: Major Gift Officer

Location: Remote (USA)

Salary: $88,000 - $105,000

Status: Full-time, salaried, exempt

Reports to: Director of Philanthropy, Individual Giving

ABOUT US:

Since 1988, Rainforest Trust has been safeguarding imperiled tropical habitats and saving endangered species by supporting rights-based conservation measures such as affirming and securing rights to Indigenous or Traditional Territories, recognizing Conserved Areas (OECMs), and establishing traditional Protected Areas, including those with co-management of Indigenous or local communities. Working in partnership with local organizations and communities, we have protected more than 51 million acres of vital habitat across Latin America, Africa, Asia and the Pacific. Rainforest Trust is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that relies upon the generous support of the public to successfully implement our important conservation action.

HOW YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE TO OUR MISSION:

• Renew a substantial portion of a portfolio of major donors annually by effectively managing relationships
• Upgrade a substantial portion of a portfolio of major donors annually by effectively managing relationships
• Acquire new major donors by effectively stewarding relationships
• Help inform the Philanthropy team's data-driven donor strategy by effectively and confidentially documenting donor data, moves and responses

TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE, WE'RE HOPING YOU'LL HAVE:

• Proven major donor management. You have an ability to manage a portfolio of donors giving between high five and six-figure gifts, and you bring a proven history of identifying and qualifying prospects, and securing donations from new major donors. With your passion for the mission, you can persuasively speak and write about it, effectively engaging others to secure their support. You have a strong track record of successfully making the ask, resulting in upgraded giving, and you're experienced in making upgrade asks through direct verbal conversations. You are highly skilled in moves management, and you are willing to travel up to 30% of the time to engage with donors and colleagues directly, ensuring strong relationships are built and maintained.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration.You have a demonstrated history of respectfully working cross-functionally to achieve shared goals, collaborating effectively with colleagues across the organization. You have the ability to manage up, working closely with leadership, including the CEO, to develop and execute donor strategies and engagement plans. Additionally, you can partner with and guide members of the board of directors, helping them engage their networks and upgrade donors to support the mission.
• A strong data-driven technique. You have a proven history of determining what data is needed to craft an appropriate and effective ask, and you know how to leverage that data to develop strong ask strategies. You work in compliance with data privacy best practices and are skilled at using nonprofit CRMs (such as Salesforce) to track and manage donor interactions.
• A demonstrated commitment to and enthusiasm for Rainforest Trust's mission and respect for our core values: Nature & People; Efficiency; Transparency; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Partnerships & Collaboration; Science & Innovation.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Rainforest Trust values the diversity of our planet and environment and wants our team to reflect the richness of the global population we serve. We believe that striving to maintain a demographically diverse workforce where employees are treated equitably and feel a strong sense of inclusion is not only an ethical imperative but also a key driver of innovation and excellence, enhancing our ability to fulfill our mission of conserving and protecting our natural environment.

We put this belief into action by striving to apply a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens to every aspect of employment, from how we hire and recruit, to how we determine compensation and benefits, to the training and development we offer, and the working conditions we create.

Research shows that while cis-men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks (especially groups that are underrepresented in the conservations field) tend to only apply when they check every box. So if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single qualification, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit!

We are an equal-opportunity employer and give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Rainforest Trust is a remote first organization and the incumbent will be expected to work primarily from home with an excellent internet connection, though part-time office space may be available in Washington DC. Occasional national and/or international travel (up to 30%) may be required for organizational meetings and other events.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to remain in a stationary position at a computer terminal for an extended period. The person in this position frequently communicates with colleagues both verbally and in writing and must be able to exchange accurate, neat and thorough information.

ANTICIPATED SALARY

The salary range for this position is $88,000- $105,000 commensurate with experience. This base compensation range represents the anticipated low and high range of wages for this position. Salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Information on other benefits may be found on our Careers Page.