Major Gifts Officer

Homeless Children's Education Fund; United States; Híbrido; USD 67.500 - 82.500; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

3% 401(k) match

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

A nonprofit organization focused on education is seeking a Major Gifts Officer to manage donor relationships and drive fundraising efforts. This role involves building a portfolio of major donors to increase contributions while working in a hybrid environment. Ideal candidates should have 3–5 years of experience in fundraising and demonstrate strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary of $75,000 plus a bonus based on performance, along with excellent benefits and a supportive work culture.

Formación

• 3–5 years of experience in major gifts or nonprofit fundraising.
• Proven track record securing significant donations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsabilidades

• Manage a portfolio of 100–150 major donor prospects.
• Cultivate relationships with donors giving $5,000–$250,000+.
• Support CEO in donor strategy and solicitations.

Conocimientos

Excellent communication and storytelling skills

Strong emotional intelligence

Organized and proactive

Descripción del empleo

FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Revision Date: December 2025
Reports To: President & CEO
Work Environment: Hybrid

About HCEF

The Homeless Children’s Education Fund (HCEF) ensures that children and youth experiencing homelessness have the educational stability, support, and opportunity they deserve. We partner with shelters, districts, community agencies, and higher-education institutions to serve more than 1,000 students annually through academic programs, mobile learning, workforce development, and policy advocacy. HCEF is growing rapidly—expanding our Continuum of Programming model, strengthening the Teen CEO career pipeline, increasing shelter-based services, and gaining regional and national visibility. We are building toward a $5M organization serving 1,700+ students annually and are looking for a Major Gifts Officer ready to help carry that vision forward.

Position Summary

We are seeking a strategic, relationship-centered Major Gifts Officer to build and steward a portfolio of donors capable of making transformational investments in HCEF. This role is essential as we expand individual giving, grow major-gift partnerships, and strengthen the long-term sustainability of the mission. You’ll work closely with the President & CEO, board members, and community leaders—shaping the future of HCEF.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 100–150 major donor prospects
• Build long-term relationships with donors capable of giving $5,000–$250,000+
• Lead cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation activities
• Support the President & CEO on high-level donor strategy and solicitations
• Prepare donor-specific proposals, presentations, and gift agreements
• Advance HCEF’s endowment and planned giving strategy
• Engage board members as ambassadors and connectors
• Strengthen donor storytelling in partnership with Communications
• Maintain accurate CRM tracking and moves management

What Success Looks Like

• A growing, engaged portfolio of major donors
• Increased major gifts, multi-year commitments, and donor upgrades
• Strong internal alignment with the CEO, Development, and Communications teams
• Early planned-giving conversations and endowment momentum
• A more stable, relationship-based revenue model supporting long-term growth

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in major gifts, nonprofit fundraising, or relationship-focused development
• Demonstrated success securing significant gifts or managing a major-gift portfolio
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills
• Strong emotional intelligence and ability to listen deeply
• Organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities
• Deep belief in educational equity and HCEF’s mission

Why Join HCEF?

• Competitive salary and strong benefits, including 3% 401(k) match
• Exemplary benefits package reflecting our values of care and equity
• Hybrid work schedule supporting flexibility and work-life balance
• A mission-forward, growing organization where your work creates real change
• Leadership that invests in your growth and values your voice
• An opportunity to help build a philanthropic strategy that will sustain HCEF for years to come

Compensation

Salary: $75,000 + bonus ($3,750–$7,500)*
3% 401(k) match
Comprehensive, high-quality benefits package
Hybrid work environment
Professional development and leadership growth opportunities

*bonus is based on performance to goals and supervisor recommendation.

To Apply

Submit your resume and a brief cover letter describing your interest in HCEF’s mission and how your experience positions you to deepen philanthropic partnerships to: [e-mail].