Senior Director of Major Gifts

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Scion Executive Search
has been retained to partner with A Precious Child, a dynamic and impactful 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, in the search for a Major Gifts Officer. This is an exciting opportunity for a relationship-driven, results-oriented fundraising professional to advance mission-critical work that empowers children and families in need.

The Major Gifts Officer will serve as a lead frontline fundraiser, responsible for cultivating and stewarding high-capacity donors and prospects while building a robust major giving program. This individual will play a pivotal role in shaping the long-term financial sustainability of A Precious Child and expanding its philanthropic reach throughout the Denver metro area and beyond.

This full-time, exempt role reports to the Chief Development Officer and is based in Broomfield, Colorado. The position follows a hybrid schedule, with regular travel throughout the region and occasional evening and weekend event attendance.

ABOUT A PRECIOUS CHILD

A Precious Child provides children in need with opportunities and resources to empower them to achieve their full potential. The organization envisions a future where every child grows up to be a secure, self-reliant, contributing member of their community. Serving eight counties across the Denver Metro area, A Precious Child fills critical gaps for families by providing essentials such as clothing, school supplies, and access to educational and enrichment opportunities.

Since its founding, A Precious Child has distributed more than $250 million in resources to children and families, working alongside over 300 agency partners to build a stronger, more equitable future for Colorado youth. Learn more eciouschild.org.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Major Gifts Officer will lead the development and execution of strategies to secure gifts of $10,000 and above. Managing a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and corporate partners, this leader will be responsible for raising $750,000+ annually. This role is ideal for a seasoned fundraiser with deep experience in donor relationship management, a strong presence in the Denver philanthropic landscape, and the ability to build a major gifts program from the ground up.

Working in close partnership with the Chief Development Officer and Chief Executive Officer, the Major Gifts Officer will play a vital role in deepening donor engagement, expanding fundraising capacity, and helping to shape a sustainable, growth-oriented development strategy.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Secure major gifts of $10,000+ by building and sustaining meaningful donor relationships.
• Achieve or exceed an annual fundraising target of $750,000 from major donors.
• Develop and execute personalized moves management plans aligned with donor interests and giving capacity.
• Build a pipeline of new major donors through prospect research, cold outreach, and strategic networking.
• Develop and manage a portfolio of 125–150 individual donors and prospects, maintaining active stewardship and solicitation plans.
• Design and lead cultivation strategies, including one-on-one meetings, events, and donor experiences.
• Partner with executive leadership to engage key stakeholders and align giving opportunities with organizational priorities.
• Maintain accurate donor records and activity tracking using the organization’s donor database (CRM).
• Generate timely, data-informed reports on portfolio activity and fundraising performance.
• Contribute to the development of donor communications, acknowledgments, proposals, and impact reports.
• Represent A Precious Child at community and fundraising events.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 7+ years of…