Administrative Positions
MAJOR GIFTS OFFICER
CLASSIFICATION: Full time, exempt position
REPORTS TO: Director of Development
COMPENSATION: $68,000, based on experience plus benefits
JOB SUMMARY
The Major Gift Officer is responsible for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gift and corporate prospects. This person will create short and long-term strategies for donors with the goal of building closer relationships that advance the PSO’s organizational initiatives and meet financial goals. The selected candidate will work collaboratively with the Director of Development, as well as Trustees, peers, musicians, and colleagues to meet PSO contributed income goals. We seek a candidate whose ambition has been grounded in past fundraising success and has experience working with a fast-moving and an all-hands-on-deck team culture.
This person will devise a cultivation and solicitation program, all focused on shaping a sustainable tradition of giving to the Symphony by forging dynamic and meaningful relationships with donors and sponsors. This person needs to have a demonstrated record of success in all phases of cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding gifts from individuals and corporations, and a demonstrated ability to establish long-term relationships. Attendance at concerts and events is required, as well as offsite visits with prospects or donors. This person will document meetings, write briefings, proposals, and stewardship reports, and must have excellent communication skills and a love of written and verbal storytelling about the mission of our organization.
This position will report to the Director of Development. The PSO provides the flexibility of a hybrid scheduling, with both in-person days at the office and remote workdays. A deep understanding of the PSO’s programs and passion for the Symphony’s service to the community is essential. An ideal candidate has a self-starter attitude, a desire to work as part of a collaborative team, and can maintain a sense of humor under pressure.
A self-starter attitude, the ability to work without a predetermined road map combined with the talent for building a road map to the future that can be executed successfully.
A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and at least 5-7 years of progressive, successful relatable experience is required. Campaign experience is preferred. A high degree of ownership and flexibility is required for this position, as it demands a highly motivated person who can multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced office; be responsive to meeting deadlines; be a team player on the staff; and can communicate effectively in-person, on the phone, or in email correspondence. This position requires a person who has experience working in a development office, connecting with and soliciting donors, and telling an organization’s story. Microsoft Office is required. Donor software knowledge is highly recommended.
REQUIREMENTS
- This position is full time (exempt), and general hours are M-F during business hours. The PSO has a hybrid schedule (days in office + remote).
- This position requires work seated at a computer, phone and email communication, and active attendance at events/concerts (offsite).
- The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office or at events to access file cabinets, office machinery, event setup/breakdown, etc.
- The duties of this position require standing, walking, bending, and ability to lift up to 35 pounds as needed.
- Primary locations of work are at the PSO’s office. Regional travel is required on occasion for offsite events.
- Valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and a vehicle are required.
- Smartphone available to support Microsoft office and PSO Phone apps.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts – health and dependent care
- Employer paid life and long-term disability plans
- Employer contributions to SIMPLE IRA retirement plan
- Qualified transportation plan- set aside pre-tax funds to use for eligible commuting costs, including parking
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off – holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days
- Paid parental leave
- Complimentary tickets to Portland Symphony Orchestra performances
- Hybrid work schedule
HOW TO APPLY
Please email resume and cover letter to jobs@portlandsymphony.org. One PDF is preferred, .doc format accepted. Please use the subject line: Major Gifts Officer.
