Major Gifts Officer - Remote

Overview

The Major Gifts Officer (MGO) is a frontline fundraiser responsible for managing, growing, and stewarding a portfolio of individual major donors giving $10,000+. This role advances Trevor’s major fundraising initiatives to help ensure long-term sustainability for our programs.

In Short

• Manage a portfolio of ~150 major donors ($10K+).
• Develop customized cultivation and stewardship strategies.
• Deliver against an annual fundraising goal of $1–2M.
• Lead donor meetings and prepare tailored proposals.
• Engage senior leadership and board members in outreach.
• Contribute to fundraising campaigns and initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Director and Development colleagues.
• Demonstrate strong planning and problem-solving skills.
• Foster an inclusive environment and commitment to diversity.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in fundraising or related field.
• Proven track record of securing major gifts.
• Strong leadership and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with fundraising software (Salesforce preferred).
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Benefits

• Work remotely from anywhere in the continental US.
• Be part of a leading organization in crisis intervention.
• Engage in meaningful work impacting LGBTQ+ youth.
• Collaborate with a passionate team dedicated to a critical mission.
• Contribute to innovative fundraising initiatives.