Major Gifts Officer
COMPANY PROFILE
Code AI is an education innovation nonprofit dedicated to the vision that every student in every school has the opportunity to learn about artificial intelligence (AI) and computer science (CS) as part of their core K-12 education. We increase participation in AI+CS education by reaching students of all backgrounds where they are — at their skill level, in their schools, and in ways that inspire them to keep learning, with a focus on increasing participation by young women and students from other underrepresented groups. The leading provider of K-12 AI+CS education curriculum across the globe, Code AI also organizes the annual Hour of AI campaign, building on the legacy of the Hour of Code , which has engaged more than 15% of all students in the world!
A unifying approach in a divided world
Code AI's global role in the K-12 computer science movement is only possible because we use a unifying approach across diverse and often divided stakeholders. At a time of increasing polarization, the idea of increasing opportunity for students unites people from across the political spectrum. Code AI's team members, students, teachers, and supporters have diverse and diverging view points, and they are all welcome in our mission. Read more .
JOB SUMMARY
Code AI is looking for a Major Gifts Officer to build a net-new pipeline of high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individual donors and turn those relationships into transformational philanthropic partnerships. Students are already using AI. The question is whether they understand it. Your work funds the digital fluency that lets them understand, direct, question, and create with the technology shaping their lives.
This is a from-scratch prospecting and origination role . You will identify, qualify, cultivate, and independently close new HNW and UHNW donor relationships rather than inheriting a portfolio or working inbound interest. You will own roughly $3M+ in annual fundraising outcomes, with a focus on transformational and multi-year commitments, and you will build the practices that make major giving repeatable at Code AI.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you will:
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Build a net-new donor pipeline: Identify and develop HNW and UHNW prospects through research, wealth screening, referrals, executive and board networks, events, and direct outreach.
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Own the full fundraising cycle: Lead prospects from qualification and discovery through cultivation, solicitation, negotiation, and close, with a focus on transformational and multi-year commitments.
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Deliver revenue outcomes: Own approximately $3M+ in annual fundraising, maintaining pipeline coverage and accurately forecasting progress, risks, and opportunities.
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Develop cultivation strategies: Create tailored approaches for priority prospects that connect their philanthropic interests to Code AI's mission, programs, and funding priorities.
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Partner with executive leadership: Work with the CEO, executives, and board members to open doors and strategically engage leadership in advancing high-potential opportunities.
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Use events to build and convert pipeline: Design donor experiences that surface new prospects and move existing ones forward.
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Create compelling donor communications: Develop proposals, pitches, and presentations that connect donor interests to Code AI's vision and impact.
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Build scalable prospecting practices: Create repeatable approaches to identification, outreach, qualification, cultivation, and conversion that strengthen Code AI's major-giving capability.
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Manage and communicate the pipeline: Maintain accurate prospect and opportunity records in Salesforce, and work across Code AI to advance opportunities and ensure clean gift processing and stewardship handoffs.
As a secondary focus, you may also identify and cultivate net-new foundation and corporate funding opportunities as they arise.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
We seek candidates who have: