Major Gifts Manager

**Job Title:** Major Gifts Manager **Program:** Development **Employment Type:** \[ X ] Salary \[ ] Hourly \[ ] Part\-time \[ X ] Full\-time \[ ] Temporary \[ ] Regular **Reports to:** Deputy Development Director **Direct Reports to this position:** Development Associate **Salary Range:** $76,000 \- $85,000 **Location:**Tucson Preferred, Open to Remote for the Right Candidate **Is this position in the Bargaining Unit?** \[ ] Yes \[ X ] No **How to apply:** Please apply online by completing our application and submitting a cover letter, resume, and writing sample. The position will remain open until filled. The desired start date is 7/20/2026\. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. No telephone calls, please. **ABOUT THE CENTER** The Center for Biological Diversity, a national 501(c)(3\) non\-profit organization, believes the welfare of human beings is deeply linked to nature — to the existence of a vast diversity of wild animals, plants and people. Because diversity has intrinsic value, and because its loss impoverishes society, we work to secure a future for all species, great and small, hovering on the brink of extinction. We do so through science, law, activism and creative media, with a focus on protecting the lands, waters and climate that humans, other species and all communities need to survive and thrive. We want those who come after us to inherit a world where the wild is still alive. **POSITION SUMMARY** This position provides a unique opportunity for an energetic, experienced nonprofit professional with fundraising experience to join a successful development team in a supervisory role while advancing the Center for Biological Diversity’s mission to protect imperiled wildlife and wild places. The Major Gifts Manager in an integral role to the full scope of major gifts work at the Center for Biological Diversity. This position works closely with the Chief Development Officer and Deputy Development Director in their capacity as Major Gift Officers (MGOs) to develop and deliver high\-quality, timely, authentic, and creative donor plans, experiences and communications to individuals capable of making a substantial impact on the Center’s work through their philanthropic support. The right applicant will be a strong communicator both verbally and in writing. They will be a highly motivated self\-starter who thrives on connection with people passionate about protecting wildlife and wild places. This position will support every aspect of the major gifts program’s implementation including supporting the Chief Development Officer, Deputy Development Director, and Membership Director’s major gifts outreach efforts; overseeing the implementation of donor events, webinars; and creating meaningful stewardship communications and experiences for major donors that support MGO solicitations and increased donor giving. They will support and develop personalized donor stewardship and solicitation