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Major Giving Officer
Business & Human Rights Resource Centre
New York, USA
Mid · 5+ years experience
Remote
Discovered 1 weeks ago
Full Job Posting
Responsibilities
- Major Giving Programme Development (30%)
- Develop and begin implementation of BHRC's major donor fundraising strategy.
- Establish donor qualification criteria, portfolio management processes, and tracking systems.
- Develop a compelling case for support and donor engagement materials aligned with organisational priorities.
- Create cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans for priority prospects.
- Work with colleagues across the organisation to build a strong foundation for long-term major donor fundraising.
- Portfolio Management and Fundraising (40%)
- Build and manage an initial portfolio of approximately 50-75 qualified prospects and donors.
- Identify, qualify, cultivate, and steward individuals capable of making gifts of $5,000 and above.
- Conduct regular donor meetings with appropriate senior leadership and board, and prepare participants for cultivation conversations, both virtually and in person.
- Develop tailored engagement plans and prepare donor proposals, reports, and stewardship communications with programme and development team colleagues.
- Secure new and renewed major gifts and lay the groundwork for future donor growth.
- Prospect Research and Pipeline Development (20%)
- Conduct prospect research and mapping to identify potential major donors, donor-advised funds, family offices, and philanthropic networks.
- Analyse existing supporters and networks to identify upgrade opportunities.
- Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified prospects and track progress through the fundraising cycle.
- Work with Board members and senior leadership to identify and pursue new donor connections.
- Leadership and Internal Collaboration (10%)
- Work closely with the Executive Director, Deputy Director/Director of Development, senior leadership team, and Board to advance donor engagement. Mobilise Board and ED to conduct fundraising activities.
- Prepare briefing materials and donor communications for leadership and Board meetings.
- Support Board involvement in cultivation activities, introductions, and donor stewardship.
- Contribute to organisational fundraising planning and the growth of BHRC's individual giving programme.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Familiarity with planned giving and principal gifts fundraising.
About Business & Human Rights Resource Centre
Nonprofit Organizations & Foundations90 employeesFounded 2002
International nonprofit that tracks companies’ human-rights impacts and promotes corporate accountability for communities and workers worldwide.
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