Major Gifts Officer

Variety the Children's Charity of Saint Louis
Major Gifts Officer
 

Are you energized by building meaningful relationships and inspired by the power of philanthropy to transform lives? Do you thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven environment where creativity, initiative, and authentic connection are valued? Are you excited by the opportunity to introduce new supporters to a cause that is redefining what's possible for children with disabilities in our community?

Variety the Children's Charity of St. Louis (Variety) is seeking a talented and relationship-driven Major Gifts Officer to help advance our mission by cultivating meaningful partnerships with donors, community leaders, and philanthropic champions. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraiser who enjoys connecting people to purpose, building long-term relationships, and helping drive transformational impact for local children and families.

About Variety
Variety is a catalyst for transformative change in the lives of local children with disabilities, providing critical medical equipment, therapies, and innovative recreation and performing arts programs.  Every relationship you cultivate helps us reimagine children’s abilities and expand what’s possible for their futures.
 

The Major Gifts Officer plays a key role in strengthening and growing the relationships that fuel Variety's impact. Working closely with the Director of Development and a dedicated development team, this position is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donors ($10,000+) while creating meaningful opportunities for supporters to engage with our mission.

This is a highly relational fundraising role focused on strategic donor acquisition, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Success in this position is built on developing authentic connections, inspiring philanthropic investment, and expanding Variety's network of passionate supporters. While the role will participate in select donor engagement activities and events, its primary focus is relationship-based fundraising rather than event management.

The Major Gifts Officer will manage a portfolio of major donors and prospects, contribute to fundraising strategy, support planned giving efforts, and supervise one development team member while helping advance the organization's overall fundraising goals.

Key Responsibilities

Schedule & Location
This is a full-time (40 hours/week), primarily on-site position based at Variety’s office near Westport Plaza in St. Louis, Missouri. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, with occasional evenings or weekends as needed.

If you are passionate about building meaningful relationships and leveraging philanthropy to create lasting change, we invite you to apply and help us expand what’s possible for children with disabilities and their families across our community.