The posting
Title: Major Gifts Officer, East Region
Location: Boston, MA Hub (Hybrid)
Status: Full Time; Exempt
Salary Range*: $110,000 - $125,000 (IC3/B6)
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 History’s 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 History’s organizational leadership and learn from colleagues across the network as they share effective fundraising strategies and best practices. Facing History’s 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 $10k+level.
- 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 Region’s 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 organization’s 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, please don’t hesitate to apply!
- 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 organization’s 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, 403(b) 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, 403(b) 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-first/Hybrid Work Model (Hybrid): Facing History & Ourselves operates under a remote-first/hybrid 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.
