Major Gifts OfficerCatholic Charities New Hampshire

Turn Generosity Into Lasting Impact

Catholic Charities New Hampshire (CCNH) is looking for a full-time Major Gifts Officer to build meaningful donor relationships and inspire the impactful giving that will change lives across New Hampshire.

Join our team and help donors match their passions and interests with CCNH programs that comfort, heal and empower the most vulnerable among us. At CCNH, we strive to provide person-centered services to strengthen New Hampshire families and build independence.

CCNH is one of the largest social service agencies in the state. We are seeking candidates who are passionate about fundraising and results-oriented. We'll pay you based on your experience and offer you a great work environment with generous benefits, including 401(k) plan, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, along with other fringe benefits.

The Major Gifts Officer plays a critical role as a member of the Development team, and is responsible for building and maintaining meaningful relationships with donors to support the mission and programs of CCNH.  This position focuses on donor engagement, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship and moves management, with an emphasis on personalized communication and long-term relationship building. Cover Letter Required.

 

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Donor Portfolio Management: Manage an existing portfolio of approximately 150 donors and prospects, developing individualized strategies to strengthen relationships and encourage continued support
• Donor Cultivation and Engagement: Build relationships through personal visits, phone calls, handwritten notes, and regular communication. Identify donors’ philanthropic interests and connect them with opportunities that align with their passions.
• Donor Meetings and Program Tours: Schedule and conduct meetings with donors to strengthen relationships, discuss philanthropic interests, and share opportunities for support. Coordinate and accompany donors on tours of CCNH programs to provide a firsthand understanding of the organization’s mission and impact.
• Major Gift Solicitation: Identify, cultivate, and solicit major gifts to support the organization’s programs, services, and special funding needs.
• Donor Stewardship: Ensure donors feel valued and connected to the mission through personalized acknowledgments, impact updates, invitations, and ongoing engagement.
• Database Management: Maintain accurate donor records in Raiser’s Edge CRM, including contact reports, giving history, follow-up actions, and relationship notes.
• Fundraising Events: Participate in fundraising events and donor gatherings, including inviting and engaging donors, facilitating introductions, and following up after events.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the development team and program staff to identify funding priorities, share donor interests, and develop opportunities for philanthropic support.
• Fundraising Goals: Work toward established annual fundraising goals while identifying opportunities to increase donor retention, engagement, and giving.

 

Job Skills and Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree and 3-5 years of experience in fundraising, major gifts solicitation, donor stewardship, moves management, or comparable business development work
• Experience identifying, cultivating and soliciting donors, with the ability to travel throughout the state to meet with donors and prospects
• Ability to manage multiple donor relationships and priorities independently
• Excellent listening, written and verbal communications skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience with complex database system (Raiser’s Edge/NXT experience a plus)

Cover Letter Required