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

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

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