This is a hybrid position based in Calgary, Canada.

About Us

Operation Eyesight is an international development organization working to eliminating avoidable blindness (blindness that can either be cured or prevented) in partnership with local hospitals and governments and through support from our generous donors around the world.



Position Summary

Our Fund Development department has an immediate opening for a full time Major Gifts Officer. Reporting to the Director of Fund Development, you will focus on revenue-generation of gift Commitments in $25,000 to $1M range, connecting with existing and prospective donors to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward current and future gifts. The ideal candidate will have fundraising experience and proven success in closing major gifts at the $100K+ level.

The MGO will be part of a high performing and successful Fund Development team that works collaboratively with International and Country Programme colleagues, members of the Fund Development team and Marketing & Communication team to secure new funding. The MGO will be equally capable of qualifying, cultivating, and closing gifts autonomously, with a team member or in concert with a volunteer. They will have the ability to connect the dots between the need and the donor’s interests and objectives. Supportive and respectful, the successful candidate will be a solutions-oriented team player collaboratively working towards a common objective.

This is a hybrid position based in Calgary, Canada.