YouthLine Major Gifts & Corporate Sponsorship Manager

Lines For Life; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate YouthLine Major Gifts & Corporate Sponsorship Manager to drive fundraising efforts and cultivate donor relationships. This role involves strategic development, securing major gifts, and implementing innovative fundraising strategies to support youth mental health initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fundraising, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to making a difference in the community. Join a dedicated team committed to preventing substance abuse and suicide, and help empower youth across the nation.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Matching

Professional Development Funds

Employee Wellness Program

Free Fitbit

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of major gift procurement experience required.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills essential.
• Innovative mindset with willingness to adopt new techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a Major Gifts strategy for YouthLine growth.
• Cultivate relationships with individual and corporate donors.
• Stay updated on fundraising best practices and innovate strategies.

Skills

Fundraising

Relationship Building

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Initiative

Detail-oriented

Innovative Mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Salesforce

Job description

Job Title: YouthLine Major Gifts & Corporate Sponsorship Manager

Status: Full-time/ Non-exempt

Reports to: Deputy Director of Development

Salary: $60,000 - $72,250 depending on education, certifications, and experience. Benefits include health, dental, vision, matching 401k, access to professional development funds, etc.

Location: Hybrid: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in office.

About the Organization: Lines for Life is a regional non-profit dedicated to preventing substance abuse and suicide. We offer help and hope to individuals and communities while promoting mental health for all. Our work addresses a spectrum of needs that include intervention, prevention, and advocacy. We educate, train, and advocate to prevent issues of substance use, mental health challenges, and thoughts of suicide from reaching crisis levels. But when a crisis arises or support is needed, we are available 24/7/365 to intervene with personalized help.

YouthLine Major Gifts and Corporate Sponsorship Officer Overview: The YouthLine is a service of Lines for Life – an Oregon-based nonprofit dedicated to the prevention of substance abuse and suicide and the promotion of mental wellness for all. Every day, YouthLine volunteers help youth in crisis find hope by answering calls from youth struggling with their mental health from all over the United States. The YouthLine crisis line reaches over 20,000 young people in crisis every year by text, call, and chat, and we’re growing.

The YouthLine Major Gifts and Corporate Sponsorship Officer will help donors fulfill their philanthropic goals through a relationship with YouthLine. The right candidate will be someone passionate about youth mental health and eager to work to educate, advocate, and raise awareness of YouthLine’s mission and impact at the national level. This role prioritizes fundraising from individual major donors and corporate sponsorships.

YouthLine Major Gifts and Corporate Sponsorship Officer Job Responsibilities:

Strategic Development: Lines for Life is seeking an experienced fundraising professional to work with the Development and YouthLine leadership to design and implement a Major Gifts strategy supporting YouthLine growth over a three-year period. The YL Major Gifts & Sponsorship Officer will work with YouthLine leadership to understand program needs and communicate them effectively to potential donors and design and implement a Corporate Sponsorship strategy to expand corporate gifts and support for YouthLine.

The YL MG&CSO will be responsible for securing major gifts starting at $10,000+ to support YouthLine’s annual budget of $3.5 million, as we work to increase funding from individuals and corporations, designing and implementing a broader Strategic Plan and Proposed Funding for YouthLine. This position includes developing new and innovative strategies to expand YouthLine fundraising to support the expansion of services across the United States.

Donor Cultivation: The YL MG&CSO will pursue networking and relationship-building opportunities through the education of foundations, corporations, and stakeholders in order to raise the profile of YouthLine nationwide. The successful candidate will plan and execute individual and corporate donor identification, stewardship, and recognition. Work individually and collaboratively to create presentations and asks of potential funders, as well as preparing proposals, presentations, and reports that build and maintain strong relationships with corporate funders and individual donors alike.

Innovation and Best Practices: Stay updated on global best practices in fundraising and incorporate innovative techniques and use the latest fundraising technologies and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Use YouthLine and other organization data to drive decision-making and development strategies.

As a member of the Development team, there may be other duties assigned by the Director of Development.

YouthLine Major Gifts and Corporate Sponsorship Officer Position Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.
2. 3 – 5 years of successful major gift procurement and design and implementation of successful development strategies.
3. Demonstrated ability to take initiative and lead fundraising efforts independently.
4. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Salesforce desired.
5. Excellent written and spoken communication and presentation skills.
6. Commitment to donor-centered fundraising and exemplary follow-through including strong relationship-building and negotiation skills.
7. Ability to engage and inspire donors and corporate partners by being prepared and detail-oriented.
8. Awareness of global fundraising trends and best practices.
9. Innovative mindset with a willingness to adopt new fundraising techniques.
10. Willingness to work some evenings and weekends related to events, donor stewardship opportunities, etc.

YouthLine Major Gifts and Corporate Sponsorship Officer Salary Details:

$60,000-$72,500 depending on experience. New hires for this position are typically expected to be brought into the organization between the minimum to midpoint of the salary range, depending on qualifications and internal equity. For example, a candidate with 3 years of experience would typically be placed on the low end of the salary range. Candidates with 10+ years of proven corporate sponsorship and major gifts development experience and relevant certifications would be placed on the higher end.

Benefits: This position is eligible for full coverage for employees’ health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability and life insurance on the first of the month following 30 days of full-time employment. Full-time employees are also offered a free Fitbit as part of the Employee Wellness Program. Additional plans which employees may participate in include 401K retirement plans and flexible spending plans.

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company. Lines for Life is an equal opportunity employer.

EEO: Lines for Life strives to create a diverse, inclusive environment to better represent the communities that we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer.

All Lines for Life employees must be approved to work by the Oregon Department of Human Services’ Background Check Unit. Background checks are completed after a conditional offer of employment has been extended.