LaSalle has partnered with a major non-profit organization in Chicago to recruit a Major Gifts Officer. This position is designed to support the stewardship of major gifts, ensuring compliance and facilitating smooth coordination across finance, legal and program teams. The Major Gifts Officer will manage donor relationships and oversee gift agreements to ensure compliance with IRS regulations and institutional standards.
Major Gifts Officer Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with major donors, providing exceptional stewardship and communication
- Manage donor pledges and agreements, ensuring proper processing and timely fulfillment
- Ensure donor agreements adhere to recognition credits and comply with internal policies and IRS regulations
- Work closely with teams across finance, legal and programs to ensure smooth and compliant processing of agreements and gifts
- Negotiate with donors and external parties to clarify terms and secure agreement on necessary changes. Maintain clear communication to resolve issues effectively
- Draft, review and manage donor agreements using standard templates. For donors using their own forms, ensure that all agreements are in compliance with institutional standards
- Utilize IronClad, DocuSign, ESignature and Asana to manage workflows and process agreements efficiently
- Handle a high volume of agreements and donor pledges toward the end of the fiscal year, ensuring timely payment processing and compliance
- Assist with processing international donations and agreements, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations
- Ensure that donor requests are honored, gifts are processed correctly and payments are secured in a timely manner
- Act as a key point of contact to ensure that all internal processes are aligned and workflows are efficient, especially during peak times
Major Gifts Officer Requirements:
- Master’s degree in Museum Studies, Philanthropy or a related field, or a Bachelor's degree in History or a relevant field
- Previous experience at a major institution, particularly in gift acceptance and compliance
- Knowledge of donor gift processing, IRS compliance and gift agreements. Familiarity with working with legal departments and negotiating contract terms
- Strong understanding of IRS regulations related to charitable donations and nonprofit gift acceptance
- Experience with legal contracts and working with legal teams on gift acceptance
- Excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Proficiency with contract management and electronic signature tools (IronClad, DocuSign, ESignature), as well as project management software (Asana)
- Ability to manage a high volume of tasks independently while maintaining attention to detail
If you have experience in donation compliance and gift acceptance and are looking to advance your career, please apply for this Major Gifts Officer role today!
Thank you,
Allee Struve
Recruiting Lead – Management Consulting
LaSalle Network
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