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National Ability Center

National Ability Center

Adaptive recreation nonprofit providing inclusive sports

Major Gifts Officer

Full-TimeUpdated on 9/18/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Park City, UT, USA
Hybrid

Two to three days in the office per week are required.

About the job

Requirements
  • Demonstrated experience securing major gifts at the $10,000 level and above.
  • Experience with donor research and database management.
  • Ability to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors.
  • Ability to develop long-term donor relationships and achieve revenue targets.
Responsibilities
  • Build donor relationships through face-to-face cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship alongside the CEO and Vice President of Development.
  • Recruit and steward individual donors through year-round engagement activities, including tours, ski days, meetings, and National Ability Center events.
  • Develop and maintain year-round relationships with individual gift donors to grow immediate, long-term, and planned gifts.
  • Increase annual revenue through relationship-based fundraising and strategic moves management.
  • Attend community events and fundraisers as a lead National Ability Center representative.

About the company

National Ability Center

National Ability Center

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The National Ability Center is a nonprofit that offers adaptive recreation and outdoor adventures for people of all abilities, primarily at its Park City campuses and a satellite site in Moab. It runs year-round programs in more than 20 activities, including skiing, snowboarding, horseback riding, rock climbing, cycling, watersports, and archery, all supported by accessible facilities like the Bronfman Family Recreation Center & Ranch and the McGrath Mountain Center. Programs are delivered by trained staff and volunteers; participants pay fees while scholarships and donations help cover costs, with about $640,000 awarded in 2023. Its goal is to enable people with disabilities and diverse abilities to participate in recreation, gain skills, and enjoy inclusive, accessible outdoor experiences.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Park City, Utah

Founded

1985

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What believers are saying

  • The McGrath Mountain Center opened after Vail approval, expanding slopeside capacity in 2025.
  • Twelve NAC athletes reached 2026 Paralympic rosters, boosting recruiting and donor credibility.
  • February 27, 2026 Ski-A-Thon fundraising channels community attention after federal cuts.

What critics are saying

  • NAC lost $500,000 federal funding in 2025, pressuring military programming immediately.
  • Heavy reliance on donations and fundraisers exposes NAC to a 2026 cash crunch.
  • If donor support weakens before federal replacement funding arrives, program cuts hit viability.

What makes National Ability Center unique

  • Park City-based NAC trains 12 2026 Paralympic roster athletes across three countries.
  • NAC’s 50-year Vail Resorts lease anchors rare slopeside adaptive skiing access.
  • Its year-round Park City and Moab programs span 20+ activities for disabled participants.

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Benefits

Employee Discounts

Professional Development Budget

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Certification Support

Hybrid Work Options