Corporate Major Gifts Officer

For over 50 years SOLVE has been bringing people together to clean our beaches, parks, neighborhoods and natural spaces. With an unstoppable force of thirty thousand volunteers, we are protecting and restoring Oregon’s unique places. Our core strengths of engaging and educating volunteers serve as the foundation of our action - to preserve the quality of life we enjoy in Oregon. AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXCEL: SOLVE is seeking a highly motivated development professional with a proven track record of corporate fundraising success to join our dedicated, high-functioning team. The Corporate Major Gifts Officer has the primary responsibility for managing, developing, and implementing an aggressive annual and long-range corporate and government giving strategy. Working closely with the Fundraising and Partnership Director and the Development Team, this person will identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with corporate and government supporters while fostering strong statewide awareness and financial support of SOLVE. TITLE: Corporate Major Gifts Officer REPORTS TO: Fundraising and Partnership Director SUPERVISES: Senior Development Manager BENEFITS: Comprehensive benefits package, including 401k with employer match, 100% employer-paid medical and dental coverage, with an option for dependents, Medical Flex Spending Account, long-term disability, vacation and sick time, paid volunteer time, 5 days off for summer Wellness Week, and 14 additional paid holidays. COMMITMENT: Full-time/Exempt Flexible schedule. Some nights/weekends as needed. Office location is downtown Portland, Oregon. SALARY: $64,000 - $72,000 APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 15, 2024 Essential Functions Sales and Fundraising (70%) Manage the comprehensive corporate giving program and lead strategies to meet fundraising goals Secure corporate and government support starting at the $5,000 level, including event sponsorships, annual philanthropic gifts, contracts, and grants to meet or exceed fundraising goals Manage and facilitate existing relationships and agreements with corporate and government partners Develop and track proposals and reports for foundation and corporate fundraising Evaluate SOLVE programs to decide best fit for funding; submit proposals Prospect for new donors Strategic Planning (25%) Partner with the Communications Manager to coordinate efforts and collateral materials as needed to ensure that partners are represented appropriately Increase the awareness and visibility of SOLVE programs to partner organizations’ employees to increase workplace engagement and giving Leverage the SOLVE brand with integrity and creativity Metrics and Reporting (5%) Document and maintain clear and timely records and call reports to track contacts, pledges, donations, and special notes; assist in the maintenance of an accurate donor management database Other duties as assigned Supervisory Responsibility This position supervises the Senior Development Manager. Required Qualifications Experience: Minimum 4 years of progressive experience in corporate sales and fundraising or equivalent. Software: Microsoft 365 suite, DonorPerfect or other donor management system, and Canva/Adobe Preferred Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience. Language: Able to speak a language other than English Please visit solveoregon.org for a complete list of position competencies and requirements. To Apply: Please submit your resumé and a cover letter describing your interest in SOLVE’s mission and how your professional experience has prepared you for this position via a Word or PDF attachment to employment@solveoregon.org by 5:00pm Pacific Time Sunday, September 15, 2024. SOLVE is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to expanding the diversity of our team. Women, people of color, and members of the LGBTQIA(+) community are strongly encouraged to apply. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $64,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year