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General Position Summary
This Gift Officer reports to the Director of Major Gifts and is a member of the Major Gifts team, which sits within the High Impact Philanthropy team . T he Major Gift team plays a critical role in securing flexible, unrestricted funding to support Mercy Corps’ global programs. This role is responsible for expanding private donor support by cultivating, engaging, and soliciting high-net-worth individuals based in the United States.
The Gift Officer is a dynamic frontline fundraiser drive s revenue growth by managing a portfolio of donors and prospects giving between $10,000 and $100,000. Geographically positioned in the United States, th e Gift Officer serve s as the relationship manager for a well-blended portfolio of current supporters and new prospects. While the primary focus is retaining and upgrading current supporters through strategic, high-touch relationship building and engagement opportunities , the role also requires engaging prospective donors who show interest in Mercy Corps , com i ng to us through events , B oard and key donor introductions . The Gift Officer also collaborate s with colleagues across PG&E t to gro w the donor pipeline and increase revenue across the region. Approximately 25% of the portfolio will be focused on new donor acquisition.
This role requires a strong ability to articulate Mercy Corps’ global mission and build a compelling case for unrestricted giving. The Gift Officer should have knowledge of and be willing to quickly learn and discuss a variety of giving vehicles and be comfortable engaging with a broad spectrum of donor s and through a wide range of communication tools .
● Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
● Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work.
● Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members.
● Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options.
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Reports Directly To: Director, Major Gifts
Works Directly With: All members of the High Impact Philanthropy and PG&E teams.
●4+ years of experience in major gifts or private fundraising, with a strong track record of soliciting 5- and 6- figure gifts.
● Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
● Demonstrated a bility to develop and implement targeted donor strategies in collaboration with colleagues, program staff, and team leadership.
● Demonstrated success in relationship building, donor engagement, and upgrading gifts.
● Passion for Mercy Corps’ mission, with a solid understanding of international development and humanitarian work. Experience in a global organization is a plus.
● Excellent communication and presentation skills.
● Strong interpersonal skills—empathetic , humble, confident, and persuasive.
● Excellent organizational skills, with sharp attention to detail and process es .
● Results-driven, highly organized, and able to manage multiple priorities.
● Comfortable using CRMs and databases , particularly NXT .
● Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
Success in this role relies on strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and the ability to build trust with high-net-worth individuals. The Gift Officer must be a confident communicator and a thoughtful listener, able to craft compelling narratives and foster deep, long-term relationships. A collaborative spirit, adaptability, and a strategic mindset are key to navigating diverse donor interests and driving meaningful engagement across the region.
We’re seeking someone who is a creative, expansive thinker – someone who brings to the role and organization established skills and a desire and ability to think outside the box. And someone who is eager to be part of and positively contribute s to a cohesive, supportive team – stepping up and leaning in to achieving team goals and KPIs, in addition to individual ones.
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