Major Gifts Manager

Job Description Job Description Major Gifts Manager Habitat for Humanity Greater Salt Lake Area Why Join Habitat for Humanity GSL? At Habitat for Humanity Greater Salt Lake Area, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team committed to building strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable homeownership and critical home repairs. You’ll have the opportunity to: Build meaningful relationships that change lives See the direct impact of your work in the community Collaborate with passionate staff, board members, and volunteers Grow professionally while advancing a powerful mission Help build more than homes — help build futures. Habitat for Humanity Greater Salt Lake Area is seeking a Major Gifts Manager to grow and steward meaningful relationships with individual donors, business leaders, and community champions who believe everyone deserves a safe, affordable place to call home. This role is ideal for a relationship-driven fundraiser who thrives on connecting people to purpose, telling powerful stories, and turning generosity into lasting community impact. What You’ll Do Major Gifts & Donor Relationships Cultivate, steward, and grow a portfolio of major donors and prospects Develop personalized engagement strategies that align donor passions with Habitat’s mission Conduct donor meetings, tours, and stewardship touchpoints Manage solicitation strategies for major gifts, multi-year commitments, and special initiatives Fundraising Strategy & Growth Work closely with the CEO and Development team to build and execute major gifts strategy Identify new donor prospects and partnership opportunities Support capital, programmatic, and special project fundraising efforts Track donor engagement and progress toward revenue goals Stewardship & Engagement Ensure meaningful donor recognition and impact reporting Partner with marketing and programs to share stories, outcomes, and success metrics Support special events, donor briefings, and community engagement activities Data & Reporting Maintain accurate donor records and reporting within the CRM Track donor activity, revenue, and pipeline performance Support forecasting and long-term fundraising planning What We’re Looking For Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in fundraising, nonprofit management, communications, or related field 3–5 years of experience in major gifts or individual giving Proven success building and maintaining donor relationships Strong communication and storytelling skills Comfortable with donor meetings, asks, and stewardship conversations Highly organized with strong attention to detail Passion for affordable housing and community impact Preferred Qualifications Experience working with major donors, foundations, or high-net-worth individuals Familiarity with donor CRM systems Experience supporting capital or multi-year campaigns Knowledge of nonprofit fundraising best practices Company Description Be part of something bigger. At Habitat for Humanity Greater Salt Lake Area, your work directly supports building safe, affordable housing for families in need. We’re more than a nonprofit—we’re a movement powered by purpose, equity, and community. Our team thrives in a fast-paced, inclusive environment where every role matters and every person is valued. We offer employer-paid health and dental, 401(k) after 90 days, PTO, and on-the-job training to help you grow. If you’re looking for meaningful work, a fun team, and a place where your impact is felt daily—this is it. Learn more about us here: www.habitatsaltlake.org Company Description Be part of something bigger. At Habitat for Humanity Greater Salt Lake Area, your work directly supports building safe, affordable housing for families in need. We’re more than a nonprofit—we’re a movement powered by purpose, equity, and community. Our team thrives in a fast-paced, inclusive environment where every role matters and every person is valued. We offer employer-paid health and dental, 401(k) after 90 days, PTO, and on-the-job training to help you grow. If you’re looking for meaningful work, a fun team, and a place where your impact is felt daily—this is it.\r\n\r\nLearn more about us here: www.habitatsaltlake.org