Position Title: Major Gifts Officer **
Employment:** Full-time, Salaried, Exempt **
Location:** Chicago, IL Metropolitan Area or other major Midwest City **
Travel:** 50% in Chicago Metropolitan Area
Start Date: ASAP _
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__ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
Turning Point USA is a nonprofit organization founded in 2012 whose mission is to identify, educate, train, and organize students to promote the principles of freedom, free markets, and limited government. TPUSA believes that every young person can be enlightened to true free market values that include: the United States of America is the greatest country in the history of the world; the US Constitution is the most exceptional political document ever written; and, capitalism is the most moral and proven economic system ever discovered. With a presence of over 2,000 high school and college campuses, Turning Point USA is the largest and fastest-growing youth organization in America.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
The Major Gifts Officer (MGO) is an essential member of the Development team and is primarily responsible for engaging prospective and current donors in the Midwest Region to cultivate strong relationships and solicit gifts—ultimately helping Turning Point USA (TPUSA) reach its revenue goals to further its mission and programs. The MGO will be part of an active and dynamic fundraising team, specifically paired with a Donor Relations Officer in the same region that will assist with leads.
Through planned and targeted communication (phone calls, written communications, and in-person meetings) with individuals and some foundations, the MGO will foster personal relationships with active and prospective donors in the Midwest Region—inviting donors into a deeper relationship with TPUSA with the goal of increasing their giving to the organization. This position requires an affable, adaptable, personable, and high energy individual who thrives in meeting new people and engaging in wide-ranging conversations.
The Midwest Region MGO would be primarily focused on the Chicago Metropolitan area, but the region also includes qualified major donors in MN, IA, MO, OH, IN, MI, WI, ND, SD, NE, KS and IL.
The candidate must have a personal passion for the principles of freedom, fiscal responsibility, free markets, and limited government, as well as be able to advocate persuasively for these ideas. The success of this position is dependent upon strong interpersonal and communication skills, an achievement-oriented personality, and organizational skills. Experience with nonprofit fundraising, soliciting gifts of various amounts, and a basic understanding of moves-management is strongly preferred. The ideal candidate, though not necessary, will have previous fundraising experience with conservative organizations.
Salary is commensurate with experience and includes bonus opportunities and a benefits package.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
KEY QUALIFICATIONS:
This position requires 3+ years of fundraising or relevant nonprofit experience. He or she will also:
All applicants will be subject to a background check and would be required to sign an NDA for employment