Regional Philanthropy Officer

Father Flanagan's Boys' Home; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Boys Town seeks a Regional Philanthropy Officer to lead a major gifts program across the Northeast, cultivating individuals, foundations, and corporate partners. You will manage a high-potential caseload and drive meaningful solicitations to secure five-figure and higher gifts.

Ideal candidates close major gifts, maintain strong donor relationships, and deliver exceptional stewardship to inspire deeper philanthropic investment. Extensive travel is required to engage donors across the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Nonprofit Management or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in fundraising or related field required.
• Ability to travel 8-10 times per year within assigned geographic area.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements a major gift program to generate contributions.
• Develops a caseload of active major gift prospects and strategies for solicitation.
• Achieves annual fundraising and activity goals between $250,000 and $1,000,000+ in new commitments.
• Initiates contacts with potential donors.
• Participates in cultivation, solicitation, and closure strategies.
• Maintains donor files and records in approved software.
• Manages and meets budgetary objectives and participates in budget planning.

Skills

Professionalism

Microsoft Office

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

Donor database

Donor management software

Job description

The Regional Philanthropy Officer plays a key role in advancing our mission by building, managing, and growing a robust portfolio of major gift (five-figure and above) donors.

This position is responsible for cultivating strong relationships with individual donors, foundations, and corporate partners through strategic engagement, personalized stewardship, and meaningful solicitation.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a strong record of closing major gifts, who takes initiative, builds meaningful relationships, and delivers an exceptional donor experience that inspires greater philanthropic investment.

This role involves identifying giving opportunities, developing compelling cases for support, and guiding donors through their philanthropic journey with care and professionalism.

This position oversees the Northeast territory of the United States, requiring strong communication skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to prioritize effectively in a regional environment.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Designs and implements a major gift program to generate contributions for Boys Town.
• Develops a caseload of active major gift prospects; sets and carries out strategies for solicitation of those prospects.
• Achieves annual fundraising and activity goals between $250,000 and $1,000,000+ in new commitments.
• Initiates contacts with potential donors.
• Participates in the creation and implementation of strategies for cultivation, solicitation, and closure.
• Determines whether an individual is capable of making a major gift or a special gift and devises appropriate strategies for solicitation and closure.
• Determines cultivation time committed versus expected gift response, includes others who need to be involved in the relationship with the prospective donor, and decides the most effective and productive use of travel time.
• Participates in the long-range planning for the portfolio managed.
• Maintains files and records on prospects and donors on approved donor software.
• Records all activities and initiatives in Donor Database according to Boys Town policy.
• Manages and meets budgetary objectives in each calendar/fiscal year and is part of the budget process identifying funding for strategic goals and objectives.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• High level of professionalism and interpersonal skills.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to communicate with individuals at all levels in the organization and with external contacts in an articulate, professional manner.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and multi-task while maintaining quality standards.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Nonprofit Management or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in fundraising or related field required.
• Ability to travel, often overnight, within assigned geographic area 8-10 times per year required.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record required.
• Pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) check required.
• Ability to provide own transportation to complete travel requirements of job required.
• Meet auto insurance requirements established by Boys Town policy and/or State and Local law requirements required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated experience managing a major gift portfolio and professional accreditation is preferred.

Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization. Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Position is relatively sedentary in a normal office administrative environment involving minimum exposure to physical risks. Will use office equipment such as a computer/laptop, monitor, keyboard, and a general workstation set-up.

Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference. Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities.

A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few.

Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference. Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities.

Unique perks to Boys Town employees and their families include free visits to Boys Town physicians and free prescriptions under the Boys Town Medical Plan, tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.

Boys Town is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit recognized by the IRS, and all donations to Boys Town are tax deductible in accordance with IRS regulations.

Boys Town follows a policy of non-discrimination in accordance with the law.