Major Gifts Officer job with Outright International | 36313 – Chronicle of Philanthropy

ABOUT OUTRIGHT ACTION INTERNATIONAL

Founded in 1990, Outright International strives to help lesbian,
gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer (LGBTIQ) people
live safer, healthier, and more empowered lives worldwide. Working
from its offices in 12 countries and global headquarters in New
York City, Outright documents human rights violations, helps
resource LGBTIQ movements and allies, and advocates for the rights
of LGBTIQ people. 

Outright currently seeks a Major Gifts Officer (MGO). In recent
years, Outright International has experienced significant growth in
development revenue across categories. The Major Gifts Officer will
play a key role in identifying new opportunities and supporting the
continued growth of Outright in support an ambitious five-year
strategic plan. The MGO will cultivate, steward, and solicit
individual giving prospects with four- and five-figure gift
capacity. They will also be responsible for leading major donor
events annually in various cities. In addition, the MGO will be
responsible for ensuring Outright’s major donors have a meaningful
and affirming philanthropic experience.

 The position is based in New York City and may require
some travel. The selected candidate will report to the Director of
Development.  

 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage an active portfolio of 250+ donors and prospects;
  develop cultivation and solicitation strategies in line with
  Outright’s priorities and donor/prospect interests.
• Solicit gifts of $2,000-9,000+ to reach Outright’s Individual
  Giving Team goals. Create individual goals for each prospect in the
  portfolio based on the donor’s history of giving and an
  understanding of the prospect’s capacity and interests.
• Work closely with the Individual Giving team to continue
  refining and enhancing the major/leadership gift program in support
  of Outright’s Strategic Plan and organizational expansion.
• Oversee stewardship of a high-quality donor experience through
  developing individual relationships, correspondence, mailings,
  acknowledgements, and other meaningful opportunities to engage with
  the organization.
• Work in coordination with Outright’s Development Team to manage
  donor events in key cities, Outright’s Diplomats Circle and events,
  and Outright’s annual Celebration of
  Courage awards & gala, including identifying hosts
  and host committee members, writing/delivering speeches and
  developing talking points for Executive Director, Board members and
  other notable speakers (i.e., “the pitch”).
• Identify and qualify new individual prospects through
  collaboration with the Board, staff, and leadership donors;
  includes a strong focus on planned giving.
• Represent Outright at external functions and events as
  requested.
• Lead tracking of revenue for this group of donors, and work
  with Finance as necessary.
• Maintain monthly reports and use this data to drive decision
  making.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 5 years of professional history as a frontline
  fundraiser with a focus on individual donors and major gifts.
• An understanding and commitment to lesbian, gay, bisexual,
  transgender, intersex, and queer (LGBTIQ) human rights in a global
  context.
• Thorough understanding of nonprofit fundraising and experience
  as a member or leader of a nonprofit development team.
• Proven track record of stewarding and closing four, five,
  six-figure gifts.
• Familiarity with the fundraising landscape in New York and
  other cities cited, ideally from work in other LGBTIQ and/or
  advocacy nonprofit organizations.
• Strong knowledge of and connections to LBGTIQ communities and
  social issues from lived and/or professional experience.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates can apply via Bamboo at the link here. (https://outrightinternational.bamboohr.com/careers/48) 

 Alternatively, candidates can also e-mail a cover letter
explaining how their skills and background fit this position, a
resume/CV, and a relevant writing/editing sample relevant to the
position to jobs@outrightinternational.org. Please refer to “Major
Gifts Officer” in the subject line.

Outright International is an equal opportunity/affirmative
action employer. People of color, transgender/gender-variant
individuals, and individuals from the Global South are encouraged
to apply.

Qualified candidates will be contacted. Please do not call.

SALARY RANGE: USD 80,000-90,000 annually

APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 15, 2022

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