The Trevor Project · 3 months ago
Major Gifts Officer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$79K/yr - $87K/yr
5+ years expThe Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people. The Major Gifts Officer (MGO) is responsible for managing, growing, and stewarding a portfolio of individual major donors, driving $1–2M annually in philanthropic revenue and collaborating with leadership and colleagues across Advancement and Programs.
LGBTNon ProfitWellness
No H1B
Responsibilities
Build, manage, and grow a portfolio of ~150 major donors ($10K+), including individuals capable of six- and seven-figure giving
Develop and execute customized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies
Nurture authentic, trust-based relationships that inspire donor loyalty and long-term commitment
Deliver against an annual fundraising goal of $1–2M
Lead donor meetings (virtual and in-person as appropriate)
Prepare and deliver tailored proposals, presentations, and impact reports
Engage and support senior leadership and board members in donor outreach
Play a critical role in advancing Trevor’s fundraising priorities — including campaigns and annual giving
Inspire new commitments and deepen existing donor relationships
Leverage impact data, campaign milestones, and youth stories to move donors through the pipeline
Partner with the Director, Individual Philanthropy and Development colleagues to ensure portfolio strategies align with organizational goals
Contribute to cross-team initiatives, including events, digital campaigns, and foundation engagement
Support other fundraising efforts as needed and appropriate
Demonstrate successful planning and problem-solving skills, including multitasking and working well within tight timelines
Work, communicate, and collaborate effectively with others
Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in all work
Demonstrate a commitment to fostering and maintaining an environment of diversity, inclusion, and belonging
Other relevant duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in fundraising or a related field
Proven track record of successfully securing major gifts from individual donors
Demonstrated ability to build and manage long-term donor relationships, deepening engagement and commitment over time
Strong leadership and relationship-building skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with diverse stakeholders
Experience with fundraising software (Salesforce preferred) and data analytics tools
Proficiency in spoken and written English
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance, including plan coverage for various gender affirmation care (and we pay 100% of your employee contribution premiums for medical, dental, vision, AND basic life insurance)
403(b) retirement plan with 3% match
Generous vacation and 13 paid holidays (one of our holidays is Harvey Milk Day!) plus two floating holidays and three half-day Fridays during the summer
Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work-life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support
In-network mental health office and virtual visits are covered at 100%, and out-of-network visits are covered at an enhanced level.
Remote work from the continental US, Alaska, or Hawaii (we provide the technology, a monthly internet reimbursement, and reimbursement to outfit your work-from-home space!)
Professional and Learning Development Trainings/Education: including a professional subscription to LinkedIn Learning, providing access to more than 13,000 high-quality on-demand courses.
Online Subscription to Headspace, a digital mindfulness and meditation platform
Company
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is a national organization that provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to the LGBTQ community.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2020-10-01Grant
Leadership Team
Cristina Matthews
Chief of Staff
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