The Major Gifts Officer will possess a blend of frontline fundraising experience and will be an integral member of the Major Gifts team with a focus on securing gifts of $2,500 and up, in partnership with the Senior Major Gifts Officer, CEO, Director of Development, and Board.

Reporting to the Senior Major Gifts Officer, this position is responsible for cultivating and maintaining a significant base of major gift support from individuals located primarily within San Mateo County, CA.

This person will be responsible for developing relationships with existing major and planned giving donors; assisting with and implementing annual year-end major gifts campaigns; identifying prospects; and cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding both new and existing donors for annual support.

This position will be hybrid, working 2-3 days onsite at Samaritan House headquarters in San Mateo (health officials’ guidelines depending).