About Trevor:

The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people. Trevor offers 24/7 crisis services, connecting highly trained counselors with LGBTQ+ young people whenever they need support. To drive prevention efforts, The Trevor Project also operates robust research, advocacy, education, and peer support programs. We’ve been saving livesevery day for over 25 years.

Every day, and in every role, our staff contribute to our critical mission of ending suicide among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning young people by embodying our values:

Heart–We care deeply and commit to do what matters

Integrity–We build trust through our words and actions

Community-Together, we are an unstoppable force for good

Belonging-We serve as allies to the mission, and to each other

Progress-We continually move onward and upward

Applicants and staff must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The Trevor Project will not sponsor an employment visa for this position.

Role: Major Gifts Officer

Location: This role will be remote in the continental United States, Alaska, or Hawaii

Reports to: Director, Individual Philanthropy

Eligibility: Authorization to work for any employer in the United States is required. The Trevor Project will not sponsor a work visa for this role.

Classification: Exempt Full Time

Union Role? Yes

Starting Salary Range: $79,040 - $87,360

Summary:

The Major Gifts Officer (MGO) is a frontline fundraiser responsible for managing, growing, and stewarding a portfolio of individual major donors giving $10,000+. Reporting to the Director of Individual Philanthropy, this role will advance Trevor’s major fundraising initiatives — including campaigns and annual giving — to help ensure long-term sustainability for our programs.

The MGO will manage relationships with both current and prospective donors, driving $1–2M annually in philanthropic revenue and collaborating closely with leadership, board members, and colleagues across Advancement and Programs.

Roles and Responsibilities:

- Portfolio Management
- Build, manage, and grow a portfolio of ~150 major donors ($10K+), including individuals capable of six- and seven-figure giving
- Develop and execute customized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies
- Nurture authentic, trust-based relationships that inspire donor loyalty and long-term commitment
- Deliver against an annual fundraising goal of $1–2M

Donor EngagementLead donor meetings (virtual and in-person as appropriate)Prepare and deliver tailored proposals, presentations, and impact reportsEngage and support senior leadership and board members in donor outreach

Campaign & Fundraising SupportPlay a critical role in advancing Trevor’s fundraising priorities — including campaigns and annual givingInspire new commitments and deepen existing donor relationshipsLeverage impact data, campaign milestones, and youth stories to move donors through the pipeline

Collaboration & Team ContributionPartner with the Director, Individual Philanthropy and Development colleagues to ensure portfolio strategies align with organizational goalsContribute to cross-team initiatives, including events, digital campaigns, and foundation engagementSupport other fundraising efforts as needed and appropriate.

Core Responsibilities (standard template items)Demonstrate successful planning and problem-solving skills, including multitasking and working well within tight timelinesWork, communicate, and collaborate effectively with othersDemonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in all workDemonstrate a commitment to fostering and maintaining an environment of diversity, inclusion, and belongingOther relevant duties and responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

- 5+ years of experience in fundraising or a related field
- Proven track record of successfully securing major gifts from individual donors
- Demonstrated ability to build and manage long-term donor relationships, deepening engagement and commitment over time
- Strong leadership and relationship-building skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with diverse stakeholders
- Experience with fundraising software (Salesforce preferred) and data analytics tools
- Proficiency in spoken and written English

$79,040 - $87,360 a year

Why Trevor?

A career that truly makes a difference in the lives of LGBTQ young people–every single day

Outstanding benefits, including:

Comprehensive health insurance, including plan coverage for various gender affirmation care (and we pay 100% of your employee contribution premiums for medical, dental, vision, AND basic life insurance)

403(b) retirement plan with 3% match

Generous vacation and 13 paid holidays (one of our holidays is Harvey Milk Day!) plus two floating holidays and three half-day Fridays during the summer

Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work-life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support

In-network mental health office and virtual visits are covered at 100%, and out-of-network visits are covered at an enhanced level.

Remote work from the continental US, Alaska, or Hawaii (we provide the technology, a monthly internet reimbursement, and reimbursement to outfit your work-from-home space!)

Professional and Learning Development Trainings/Education: including a professional subscription to LinkedIn Learning, providing access to more than 13,000 high-quality on-demand courses.

Online Subscription to Headspace, a digital mindfulness and meditation platform

The Trevor Project provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law or policy. The Trevor Project complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity in employment.

This is a union position. The Trevor Project recently voluntarily recognized The Communications Workers of America (CWA) as the representative of certain employees for collective bargaining purposes, and this position is in the bargaining unit. The Trevor Project is currently negotiating the first collective bargaining agreement with the union that will cover the terms and conditions of employment for this position.

The Trevor Project is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please submit a request here. Please do not disclose medical information in this form–this information will be viewed only by our benefits team and will remain secure. This form is only for those requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. This form is not an application - you must still apply through The Trevor Project careers website.

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