Major Gifts Officer – (Full time, exempt with full benefits, starting at $75,000)

• Build and manage a portfolio of 125-150 donors and prospects who may have the capacity and likelihood to give gifts of $5,000+ and above.

• Develop individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies aligned with donor interests and Haven House’s program priorities.

• Lead meaningful donor engagements, focusing on highly personalized outreach, in-person donor meetings, and stewardship calls.

• Partner closely with the Chief Development Officer, Executive leadership, and Board members to plan and execute effective, multi-year donor strategies and solicitations.

• Create major gift portfolios to manage alongside agency leadership and/or other.

• Work closely with the Director of Annual Giving to create a stewardship and solicitation strategy for major gift donors within our current peer-to-peer campaigns, year-end giving, and events.

• Collaborate with the Donor Relations Manager to expand, successfully execute and document all activities in the agency’s stewardship plan for major donors.

• Work with the Chief Development Office to define and monitor performance benchmarks that guide major gifts activity and accelerate growth across acquisition, retention, and revenue.

• Produce quarterly reports with key targets and activities that strengthen our major gift strategies with the potential to present to the Board of Directors.

• Develop a deep understanding of Haven House’s programs and outcomes to connect donors with opportunities that match their values.

• Collaborate with program and marketing staff to translate impact into compelling donor narratives and proposals.

• Help foster a culture of philanthropy at Haven House by engaging stave at all levels and communicating and recognizing their value in building strong donor relationships.

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 3-5 years of experience in non-profit fundraising (preferred) and/or business development/sales.

• Must have nonprofit knowledge and experience, with working for human service organization preferred.

• A proven record of success in soliciting and securing large gifts in-person and reaching revenue goals/

• A self-directed fundraiser who can independently own major gift strategies, metrics, and outcomes while working closely as part of a collaborative, high-functioning team

• Friendly and engaging; a strong listener who can match donor interests to mission impact

• Strong and persuasive verbal and written communication skills to connect meaningfully with diverse audiences

• Tech-savvy, with experience using donor CRM systems, wealth screening tools, and other fundraising-related software preferred.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to make sound judgements, take ownerships of goals, and produce high-quality work under deadlines.

• Creative and innovative problem solver with strong strategic thinking skills

• Demonstrates integrity and professionalism in relationships with donors, volunteers, and colleagues.

• Completes all required trainings

• Demonstrates a willingness to assist in other agency programs as needed

• Acts as a custodian and demonstrates responsible and ethical use of agency property and facilities.

• Displays sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.

• Strives to embody the agency’s Code of Ethics while working towards the agency’s mission.

• Learns and demonstrates Agency-wide competencies, including the areas of consumer and community relationships, continuous individual and agency-wide improvement, vision and purpose, respect and teamwork, and positive leadership.

• Learns, develops, and models Positive Youth Development core competencies, resulting in the capacity to contribute to the mission of Haven House and be a resource to our youth and families, other partner organizations, and our community.

• Hybrid work model. Ability to work from home up to 16 hours per week (Schedule must be discussed and approved by supervisor)*

• Flexible schedule with local travel as required to meet with donors at times and locations most convenient to them, including occasional early morning, evening, and/or weekend hours

• Culture of care and wellness in the office

• Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions

• Potential exposure to bloodborne and/or airborne pathogens

* During the first 3 months of employment, additional days in the office may be required to build critical interpersonal connections and strengthen the team’s vision, strategy, and cohesiveness.

• Valid North Carolina Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record

• Personal vehicle in the vent agency vehicles are not available

• Proof of current/valid car insurance

• Acceptable background report

• Negative drug screen results