Career Opportunities

Major Gifts Officer

The PCRM Foundation is seeking an experienced fundraising professional to join our major gifts team. This individual will be responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major donors for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.

Primary Areas of Responsibility and Specific Duties

• Managing a portfolio of at least 150 individuals with the capacity to make donations of $5,000+
• Implementing a strategic plan for the cultivation and solicitation of existing donors
• Identifying, qualifying, and adding new prospects to the major gifts program
• Ensuring that annual requests of all prospects are solicited, tracked, closed, and acknowledged appropriately
• Collaborating with other development staff to strengthen strategies and assist in prioritizing the portfolio
• Engaging and supporting staff leadership in the fundraising process
• Recommending visits and coordinating follow-up and solicitation efforts
• Participating in prospect review meetings to share ideas and report progress
• Event planning
• Supporting other areas of development as needed, including special events, marketing efforts, and staffing conferences

Required Education, Experience, and Skills

• A bachelor's degree is required with a minimum of two years successful fundraising experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Superior written and verbal communication skills including the ability to be a persuasive advocate for PCRM
• Ability to work autonomously while supporting a team-based development office
• Superior organizational and time management skills
• Experience with a donor database and working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times

Other

• Occasional travel
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
• An interest in and commitment to the objectives of the organization

Terms of employment: Full-time employment opportunity available in the Los Angeles area.

Compensation: Competitive nonprofit salary commensurate with experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package. PCRM supports continuing education in related topics and membership in professional societies.

How to apply: Please mail, fax, or e-mail a cover letter (see note below) and your résumé to:

The PCRM Foundation
Attn: Stacey B. Glaeser
5100 Wisconsin Ave., N.W., Ste. 400
Washington, D.C. 20016
Fax: 202-527-7410
E-mail: careers at pcrm dot org (Please note "Major Gift Officer" in the subject line of your e-mail.)

Note: Please include the following in your cover letter: an explanation of your interest in joining The PCRM Foundation, where/how you found out about this career opportunity, and your salary requirement.

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