Major Gifts Officer, East Region

Facing History and Ourselves, Inc; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

403b retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Job summary

Facing History & Ourselves, based in Boston, seeks a Major Gifts Officer for the East Region to advance major gifts across 11 states and DC. You will partner with regional leadership and central teams to grow a donor portfolio and meet ambitious fundraising goals.

The role requires 5+ years of nonprofit fundraising, frontline major gifts experience, and strong moves management. Hybrid work in Boston with occasional travel supports the regional strategy.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of progressive fundraising experience including donor cultivation and stewardship.
• Minimum of three years frontline solicitation experience with major gifts in nonprofit sector.
• Strong moves management knowledge and donor engagement strategy development.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication; ability to build relationships with donors and volunteers.
• Knowledge of philanthropic and educational landscape in the East region.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of at least 100 current and prospective donors with the potential to give at the $10k level.
• Partner with central prospect research and stewardship teams to identify new donors with major gift potential.
• Engage constituencies through programs and events to deepen donor connections and revenue growth.
• Work with East Region’s leadership to support the major gifts program’s health and success.
• Develop stewardship and events calendar including occasional evening and weekend activities.
• Participate as part of local and national team to carry out the fundraising strategy in the East region.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Donor cultivation

Donor stewardship

Solicitation

Moves management

Relationship building

Project management

Communication skills

Google Workspace

Salesforce

Tools

Salesforce

Google Workspace

Job description

Title Major Gifts Officer East Region

Location Boston MA Hub Hybrid

Status Full Time; Exempt

Salary Range 110000 125000

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Facing History & Ourselves is a global education non profit organization that challenges teachers and students to use lessons of history to stand up to racism antisemitism and other forms of bigotry and hate The East region of Facing History & Ourselves is seeking a motivated and collaborative Major Gifts Officer MGO who will play a critical role in continuing to build and develop Facing Historys base of supporters in the Eastern United States comprising 11 states and Washington DC Joining a national development team of over 30 people across multiple regions they will partner with Facing Historys organizational leadership and learn from colleagues across the network as they share effective fundraising strategies and best practices Facing Historys success depends on clear communication teamwork and organization The MGO will partner with the local development leadership and volunteers to meet and exceed the ambitious fundraising goals for the organization

Who You Are

You are a passionate advocate for education and the role it plays in the lives of young people You are an experienced dynamic organized and ambitious fundraiser You are excited by building relationships and bringing your experience and unique perspective to make the Facing History team stronger

Key responsibilities include

• Manage and grow a portfolio of at least 100 current and prospective individual donors with the potential to give at the 10klevel


• Partner closely with the central prospect research and stewardship teams to identify new donors with major gift potential


• Engage targeted constituencies through programs and activities that deepen donor connection and revenue growth including all relevant major fundraising events as well as other engagement events and strategies


• Work with the East Regions Executive Director Senior Director of Development Director of Development and Senior Major Gifts Officer to support the overall health and success of the major gifts program


• Work closely with the Sr Manager Donor Experiences & Engagement to develop and implement a meaningful stewardship and events calendar including occasional evening and weekend activities


• Participate as part of a local and national team to carry out the organizations fundraising strategy in the East region


• Perform other duties as assigned

Essential Skills and Qualities

Facing History understands that restrictive job requirements may exclude historically marginalized groups from applying to jobs for which they are qualified We take an equitable and holistic screening approach If you feel you have demonstrated experience and expertise relevant to perform this role

• A minimum of five 5 years of progressive fundraising experience including donor cultivation stewardship and solicitation


• Minimum of three 3 years of demonstrated frontline solicitation work and past success securing major gifts in a non profit setting


• Strong knowledge of moves management and demonstrated ability to successfully develop and implement short medium and long term donor engagement strategies


• Confident and engaging relationship building skills


• Excellent interpersonal skills strong verbal and written communication skills discretion and experience building relationships with donors volunteer leaders and board members


• Excitement around building a pipeline of donors and prospects


• Familiarity with the philanthropic and educational landscape in the West


• Creativity and flexibility a self starter who thrives in a team environment bringing both strong collaboration skills and independent initiative


• Organization and effective project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and assignments in a fast paced nonprofit setting


• Genuine commitment to the mission of Facing History & Ourselves and ability to articulate the importance and urgency of the organizations work to a variety of audiences


• Proficiency with Google office suite; experience with Salesforce or other fundraising databases required

Benefits Summary

In addition to meaningful and rewarding work Facing History provides an excellent and competitive compensation and benefits package including medical with a fully employer sponsored health reimbursement account HRA dental vision life & AD&D long term & short term disability insurance 403b retirement plan with a discretionary organizational contribution generous paid time off an employee assistance program travel assistance plan pre tax commuter spending accounts flexible spending accounts voluntary Colonial Life group plans robust wellness programs through aHealthyMe an employee discounted marketplace through BenefitHub weekly virtual yoga and meditation 403b advisement and a friendly work environment

Facing History values a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin marital status citizenship disability veteran status and record of arrest or conviction or any other characteristic protected by applicable law We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our strength as an organization is directly tied to the diversity of our staff leadership educators students scholars and volunteers We strongly encourage each member of our community to be intentional and self reflective in their attitudes toward others This intentionality not only makes for a safer happier and more vibrant workplace but it reflects the ethical framework of the content we produce for teachers and students Our continued dedication to an inclusive work environment includes facilitating group learning journeys throughout the year and making space for optional employee resource groups Together we show grace and support to ourselves and our colleagues so that we can all contribute in ways which are meaningful and rewarding

Remote firstHybrid Work Model

Hybrid Facing History & Ourselves operates under a remote firsthybrid work model This position is attached to the East region and Boston Hub it requires in person and in office work as needed but will otherwise work from home though you may access an office work space whenever needed Travel will be required We strive to offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience in a similar position New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary range between the minimum and midpoint depending on experience and in alignment with internal parity