Major Gift Officer, Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast

Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast seeks to hire a Major Gift Officer. A successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing strategic individual major gift and planned giving programs. They will build key relationships with philanthropists, volunteers, advocates and supporters to achieve established fundraising goals, and will work with the President, Development Committee and Board of Trustees to increase visibility and build donor support. This position will also serve as a key player in executing capital campaigns. The Major Gifts Officer performs their responsibilities, maintaining current knowledge of fundraising and philanthropy issues, trends, best practices, and resources as well as maintaining the highest standard of professional ethics set forth by APRA, CASE and AFP.