Major Gifts Officer

Company: Sagency
Location: Fargo
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Major Gifts Officer Unseen Fargo, ND Full-Time ABOUT UNSEEN Unseen accelerates the fight against human trafficking and its root causes by strengthening organizations on the frontlines. The organization multiplies the strength of vetted, value-aligned, anti-trafficking and humanitarian partners who have the local relationships, cultural understanding, and proven models needed to create lasting change. Unseen equips these organizations with the tools, resources, and training that expand their fundraising capacity and accelerate theirgrowthso survivors thrive, exploiters are stopped, and vulnerable people flourish. Unseen’s culture is shaped by six values that guide every decision and relationship: Dignity. Ingenuity. Trustworthy. Collaborative. Multiplier. Courage ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY Unseen isseekinga highly relational, financially fluent professional who can build deep, trust-based relationships with donors capable of transformational giving. This role is ideal for someone who is equally comfortable discussing global impact and financial strategy, and who moves confidently within environments of wealth and influence. The Major Gifts Officer manages a focused portfolio of donors, corporate partners, and prospects who care deeply about global impact. This positionis responsible forcultivating,soliciting, and stewarding relationships, advancing donors through a strategic and thoughtful engagement cycle. This Major Gifts Officer partners closely with the Director of Development Operations and the Executive Director. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS The Key Accountabilities for the position include but are not limited to the following: Brand Ambassadorship Serve as a trusted ambassador and storyteller of Unseen’s mission, values, partners, and impact through various media and partnership relationships Continue to build brand recognition, education, and awareness to grow responsiveness in calls-to-action Model ethical fundraising, donor-centered communication, and relationship excellence. Donor Engagement and Cultivation Manage and grow a portfolio of donors capable of major gifts Conduct impactful meetings, make asks, andfacilitatemeaningful conversations that steward and advance donor relationships Identifynew major gift prospects through research, networks, and field engagement Culture of Philanthropy and Alignment Contribute fundraising insight and donor psychology to internal teams Support the Program team through partner-facing fundraising training and knowledge sharing Strengthen Unseen’s internal capacity by helping shape consistent tools, scripts, and processes that improve donor engagement Development Operations: Data & Reporting Maintainaccuratenotes and documentation (with administrative support provided) Prepare meeting materials and follow-up documentation (operations support provided) Track donor progression through moves management and partner with leadership on portfolio strategy Help generate accurate fundraising and donor reports to support strategic planning, forecasting, and leadership updates. Strategic Planning and Portfolio Management Along with executive leadership, create annual portfolio strategies with clearobjectives, timelines, and engagement plans Ensure donor engagement strategies reflect the needs, goals, and priorities of our frontline partners Build individualized cultivation and stewardship plans for each donor and prospect REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION The ideal candidate for the position will match as many of the qualifications as possible listed below: Minimum 5 years of major gifts, philanthropy, or high net worth relationship management experience Proven success cultivating and stewarding donors or relationships Experience inone-on-onedonor or executive-level conversations High emotional intelligence and ability to build trust quickly Confidence discussing wealth, philanthropy, strategy, andlong-termgiving Understanding of donor motivations and wealth dynamics Travel Requirement: Willingness and ability to travel as needed, typically between 10-25%. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with planned giving or complex gifts Experience collaborating with senior leadership, boards, or leadership volunteers Background in international work,anti- traffickingefforts, or humanitarian causes Experience training others in fundraising or donor engagement THE SEARCH Sagency, an executive search and leadership consulting firm, has been retained for this Major Gifts Officer search. Sagencyconsultants will review and evaluate all interested parties to help the hiring manager review a final group for consideration. The search will be conducted in a professional manner, and all potential candidates will be given consideration. Candidate conversations and information will be handled with great discretion and confidentiality.Sagencyand Unseen are equal-opportunity employers. If, after reviewing this Opportunity Profile, you believe your experience, capabilities, and passion align with the requirements of this role, we welcome your interest. The application and selection process will proceed as follows: Step 1: Submit Your Application - Complete the online application and upload your resume. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Step 2: Interview with Sagency - Qualified candidates may first be contacted for a brief phone conversation, followed by a 60-minute video interview with a Sagency Executive Search Consultant. Step 3: Client Interviews- Top candidates will be invited to participate in the first round of interviews with Unseen. Thank you for your time and interest in this role.

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