Major Gift Officer Job at Wesley Willows, Rockford, IL

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  • Wesley Willows
  • Rockford, IL

Job Description


Start a new career as the Major Gift Officer at Wesley Willows, a senior living community! 

Join the Wesley Willows family, where your work is more than a job—it's a fulfilling journey of personal and professional growth, guided by strong ethics and a commitment to compassionate service. 

Apply today and receive a response within 48 hours! 

Why choose Wesley Willows? 

  • This is your opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others! 
  • Great benefits available! 
  • Wage Range is $70,000-$80,000/year | Credit given for experience 

How you will make an impact: 

As the Major Gift Officer at Wesley Willows, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of 50–60 major donors and prospects nationwide, strategically leading initiatives to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward these individuals to maximize philanthropic support. This role involves developing and implementing annual work plans, engaging directly with donors through personal visits, written proposals, email, phone calls, and events, and maintaining accurate records in the Raiser’s Edge/NXT database. You will collaborate closely with the VP of Advancement, executive leadership, board members, and staff to ensure consistent and effective donor engagement, including executing quarterly stewardship mailings, biannual solicitations, and coordinating face-to-face interactions with top-tier donors. As an integral member of a dynamic advancement team, you will also lead donor events and manage relationships with planned giving prospects, encouraging long-term commitment through various planned giving mechanisms.

Schedule: This role is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm.

What you will need: 

  • 5-7 years of development experience (required).
  • A minimum of a Bachelor's degree applicable field (required).
  • Strong development database/systems skills and analytical skills; experience with Raiser's Edge/NXT (preferred).
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative to meet deadlines in a time-sensitive environment with polished oral, written, telephone, and e-mail communication skills; ability to interact with a variety of constituencies, including Board members, donors, staff and residents.
  • Must be 21 years of age or older (required).
  • Commitment to the mission of the Wesley Willows.

Benefits for Qualified Employees 

  • Medical Insurance 
  • Dental Insurance 
  • Vision Insurance 
  • Flexible Spending Accounts 
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match 
  • Life/AD&D Insurance 
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability 
  • Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance 
  • Mail Order Pharmacy 
  • Telemedicine 
  • Wellness Programs 
  • Employee Assistance Program 

To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

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Full time, Temporary work, Local area, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,

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