Major Gifts Manager
Habitat for Humanity Greater Salt Lake Area Salt Lake City, UT Full-Time | Exempt
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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
