Senior Major Gifts Officer (New York)

Core responsibilities:

• Personally raise $1.5M+ annually toward the New York market revenue goal through major gifts ($10,000+), principal gifts ($100,000+), and by leading fundraising efforts for the annual New York No Kid Hungry Dinner
• Manage a portfolio of up to 100 major donors and prospects, including individuals, families, and family foundations primarily in New York and surrounding areas
• Develop and execute creative cultivation and stewardship strategies, including donor meetings, programmatic events, site visits, and personalized written communications
• Lead the New York No Kid Hungry Emerging Leaders group of young professionals by meeting regularly with group co-chairs, recruiting new members, and planning fundraising events

This role directly contributes to ending childhood hunger in America by securing major gifts that fund the No Kid Hungry campaign, ensuring all children get the healthy food they need.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a nonprofit, policy, or campaign setting
• Proven experience fundraising in the New York region, particularly in New York City, with a strong understanding of the local philanthropic landscape
• Demonstrated success in managing a donor portfolio with a track record of increasing revenue through effective cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship management skills with the ability to engage individuals from diverse backgrounds and exercise sound judgment

Comprehensive benefits plan which currently includes:

• Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Wellness benefits
• Paid time off (vacation leave, sick leave, personal leave, holiday, parental leave, bereavement leave, military leave, and jury duty leave)
• Salary range: $87,000 to $90,000

Share Our Strength has led the fight against hunger and poverty since 1984. Through the No Kid Hungry campaign, the organization is ending childhood hunger in America by ensuring all children get the healthy food they need.