Major Gifts Officer

Summary

Join Protect Democracy's growing Partnerships team as a Major Gifts Officer and contribute to the movement to protect democracy. This remote position involves managing a portfolio of major donors, creating fundraising materials, representing the organization to donors, conducting prospect research, collaborating on fundraising goals, planning donor events, and improving fundraising operations. The ideal candidate has four or more years of experience managing donor relationships, demonstrated success in securing significant gifts, proficiency with fundraising tools, strong communication skills, and a deep understanding of the political and philanthropic landscape. Protect Democracy offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development. The priority deadline to apply is July 20, 2025. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds.

Requirements

• Four or more years of professional experience, including experience managing institutional and/or high net worth individual donor relationships
• Demonstrated comfort and experience with identifying, cultivating, stewarding, closing, and renewing 5-6 figure gift opportunities
• Proficiency with fundraising tools and CRMs and a desire to help our team use data and automation more effectively
• Ability to correspond persuasively and authentically with key stakeholders
• A solid understanding of the political and philanthropic landscape
• Excellent judgment, time management, and follow-through
• A growth mindset and collaborative orientation, including enthusiasm for giving and receiving feedback
• A nuanced understanding of our country’s political landscape, the authoritarian threat , and the reality that our democracy has never fully represented communities of color
• Unfettered enthusiasm for Protect Democracy’s cross-ideological and nonpartisan approach to protecting our democracy

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of about 50-100 major gift partners — both institutional funders and high net worth individuals — handling day-to-day communications, gift renewals, and customized cultivation plans
• Assemble high-quality materials and communications that reflect Protect Democracy’s voice and mission, including grant proposals, reports, and donor correspondence
• Represent Protect Democracy in external meetings with donors and trusted intermediaries
• Conduct prospect research to identify new high-capacity individuals and institutions aligned with our mission
• Collaborate with the partnerships team to set and track ambitious fundraising goals, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records
• Plan and execute small, high-touch donor events, such as in-person salons, virtual briefings, and conference calls, including by collaborating with and preparing the Executive Director and other senior leaders
• Independently seek opportunities to build and improve on Protect Democracy’s fundraising operations by closely examining needs, assessing possible solutions, and making concise recommendations
• Contribute to Protect Democracy’s impact work and culture

Benefits

• The starting salary range for this role is $84,300-$94,000, commensurate with the candidate’s relevant experience, capabilities, and skills, and in alignment with internal equity
• Flexible location*. We are a remote-first organization based exclusively in the United States, meaning our staff work within the U.S. and primarily virtually. We also offer shared workspaces for those who enjoy working in an office environment
• Our benefits package includes generous sick leave and a flexible vacation policy where we encourage team members to take 4-5 weeks every year, along with 12 paid holidays, 6 weeks of paid family and medical leave, and 18 weeks of paid parental leave
• We also offer a 401(k) plan with up to 6% employer match that vests immediately, full coverage for an excellent health care plan that includes both dental and vision insurance, long-term disability and life insurance for all employees, and a home office stipend