Major Gifts Officer, Regional

About this role

ABOUT PER SCHOLAS:

For 30 years, Per Scholas has been on a mission to drive mobility and opportunity in the ever-advancing technology landscape by unlocking the untapped potential of individuals, uplifting communities, and meeting the needs of employers through rigorous tech training. By teaming up with dynamic employer partners, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups, we're forging inclusive tech talent pipelines, fulfilling an ever-increasing need for skilled talent. With national remote training and campuses in 20+ cities and counting, Per Scholas offers no-cost training programs in the most sought-after tech skills, spanning Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, IT Support, Software Engineering, and more. To date, 30,000+ individuals have been trained through Per Scholas, propelling their professional trajectories into high-growth tech careers with salaries three times higher than their pre-training earnings. Learn more by visiting PerScholas.org and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Per Scholas preferred hires reside within the following states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MD, MA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, WA

POSITION TITLE: Major Gifts Officer, Regional

LOCATION: United States

TRAVEL: Candidates residing within commuting proximity to one of the following Per Scholas campuses: Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Atlanta, GA or Charlotte, NC are preferred. National travel will be required, with a primary focus on these specific campus locations

REPORTS TO: Senior Director, Leadership and Major Gifts

NUMBER OF OPENINGS: 1

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Per Scholas is seeking a Major Gifts Officer, Regional, an energetic and strategic accelerator of major gifts, to identify, cultivate, and secure five- and six-figure contributions by deepening relationships with donors across key markets.

This is a newly-aligned role, geographically based, to focus on growing commitments from donors and prospects through regular, high-touch engagement, including donor meetings, campus visits, and small-group events. The Major Gifts Officer will play a critical role in leveraging Per Scholas’ 2030 strategic plan to inspire increased philanthropic investment.

With a primary focus on emerging markets in the Midwest and an existing portfolio in the South, this role partners closely with local and national stakeholders to advance strong moves management practices and build a sustainable base of major and leadership giving across regions.

This is an emerging and evolving program, and the Major Gifts Officer will meaningfully influence fundraising strategy, systems, and best practices while driving near-term results. The role is well-suited for a fundraiser energized by building, testing, and refining approaches in real time.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead and orchestrate the solicitation of major gifts in the $10,000–$99,999 range, with an explicit focus on upgrading donors and strengthening the leadership giving pipeline across markets in the Midwest and South.

• In close collaboration with the Senior Director of Major and Leadership Gifts, steward a portfolio of 60+ current donors while identifying, qualifying, and cultivating 50+ new prospects with the capacity to make gifts of $10,000 or more, with an emphasis on regions in the Midwest and South.

• Generate leads, especially for emerging markets, based on research, local networks and local Per Scholas partners to help build and expand the portfolio.

• Contribute to the design and refinement of a major gifts program, helping to establish strategy, processes, and best practices while…