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Giving Officer, Individual Giving - Major Gifts

Memorial Sloan
United States, New York, New York
May 01, 2026
Job details About Us: The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursueour missionat MSK and around the globe. Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Gift Officer, Individual Giving - Major Gifts MSK's Development team is seeking a Gift Officer, Individual Giving - Major Gifts to join our Individual Giving team. This role focuses on building and sustaining meaningful relationships with mid-level donors, with the goal of securing gifts of $25,000+, primarily in support of unrestricted and semi-restricted priorities that advance MSK's mission. The Gift Officer will manage a dynamic portfolio of donors and prospects, leveraging personalized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies while collaborating closely with colleagues across Development and the institution. Role Overview: Manage a portfolio of 100-140 mid-level donors and prospects with giving capacity in the $25,000-$100,000 range Proactively qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors through personalized outreach, including phone calls, meetings (in-person and virtual), emails, mail, and events Solicit gifts at the $25,000+ level, with an emphasis on unrestricted or semi-restricted support Write and edit compelling solicitation and stewardship materials (email and print) Partner with colleagues across Development, Donor Relations, Leadership Annual Giving, Editorial, and hospital faculty to advance donor engagement strategies Lead donor meetings and facilitate interactions between donors and faculty as appropriate Support select initiatives for the Leadership Annual Giving team Respond directly to donor inquiries received via phone, web, and written correspondence, including coordinating gift processing once gifts are accepted Maintain accurate donor records, including demographics and engagement history, and enter all donor interactions in a timely manner Utilize CRM tools and Tableau reporting, including metrics dashboards, to track progress and inform strategy Complete special projects and additional duties as assigned by the Manager, Associate Director, or Director of Major Gifts Key Qualifications: 2+ years of fundraising experience or related professional experience Experience working with a CRM system and/or events software Strong written communication skills, with experience drafting donor-facing materials Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including basic Excel skills Core Skills: Self-motivated and goal-oriented Highly collaborative, with the ability to work effectively across teams Eager to learn and interested in ongoing professional development Committed to being part of a driven, supportive, and mission-focused team Strong interest in healthcare philanthropy and MSK's mission Additional Information Schedule: Mon-Fri, 37.5 hrs, hybrid Location: 633 Third Avenue, NYC Reporting to: Manager, Development - Individual Giving Helpful Links: Compensation Philosophy Benefits Pay Range: $77,100.00 - $119,400.00 FSLA Status: Exempt Closing: At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills. MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.