Major Gifts Officer

Major Gifts Officer

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 lives every day for over 25 years.

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 $12M annually in philanthropic revenue and collaborating closely with leadership, board members, and colleagues across Advancement and Programs.

Roles and Responsibilities :

• 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 $12M
• Lead donor meetings (virtual and in-person as appropriate)
• Prepare and deliver tailored proposals, presentations, and impact reports
• Engage and support senior leadership and board members in donor outreach
• Play a critical role in advancing Trevor's fundraising priorities including campaigns and annual giving
• Inspire new commitments and deepen existing donor relationships
• Leverage impact data, campaign milestones, and youth stories to move donors through the pipeline
• Partner with the Director, Individual Philanthropy and Development colleagues to ensure portfolio strategies align with organizational goals
• Contribute to cross-team initiatives, including events, digital campaigns, and foundation engagement
• Support other fundraising efforts as needed and appropriate
• Demonstrate successful planning and problem-solving skills, including multitasking and working well within tight timelines
• Work, communicate, and collaborate effectively with others
• Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in all work
• Demonstrate a commitment to fostering and maintaining an environment of diversity, inclusion, and belonging
• Other relevant duties and responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications :

A career that truly makes a difference in the lives of LGBTQ young peopleevery single day

Outstanding benefits, including :

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.