Major Gifts Officer (TTP)

EPIP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player dedicated to supporting LGBTQ youth is seeking passionate individuals to join their mission. The Trevor Project, the largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ young people, offers vital programs like Trevor Lifeline, TrevorChat, and TrevorText. These services provide essential support and create safe spaces for youth facing crisis. This role is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable young individuals, contributing to a mission that aims to end the cycle of despair and promote acceptance. If you are committed to making a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Job description

The Trevor Project (Trevor) is the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) young people. Trevor’s mission is to end

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Trevor Project offers accredited life-saving, life-affirming programs and services to LGBTQ youth to create safe, accepting and inclusive environments over the phone, online and through text.

• *Trevor Lifeline - the only national 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention lifeline for LGBTQ youth
• *TrevorChat - a free, confidential, secure instant messaging service for LGBTQ youth that provides live help from trained volunteer counselors
• *TrevorText – a free, confidential, secure service in which LGBTQ young people can text a trained Trevor counselor for support and crisis intervention
• *Trevor Space -- the world’s largest safe space social networking site for LGBTQ youth
• *Trevor Lifeguard Workshop - a free online learning module based on The Trevor Project’s in-person workshop to support LGBT young people
• *Trevor CARE Training - training for adults based on Trevor’s CARE model (Connect, Accept, Respond, Empower).

According to the Centers for Disease Control, suicide is the second leading cause of death among youth ages 10 to 24. LGBTQ youth are at a significantly higher risk. Compared to their straight peers, the rate of suicide attempts for young people questioning their sexuality is two times higher. For lesbian, gay and bisexual youth, the rate of suicide is almost five times higher. Nearly half of young transgender people have seriously thought about taking their lives; one-quarter report having made a suicide attempt