Manages relationships with qualified major donor prospects who have been determined to have the ability to make gifts at or above $10,000, with focus on those in the $10,000 plus range. Develops and implements strategies for securing financial support from a portfolio of donor prospects and moves prospects through all phases of the process including identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding.

Remote opportunity!

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Designs and implements a major gift program to generate contributions for Boys Town.

• Develops a caseload of active major gift prospects; sets and carries out strategies for solicitation of those prospects.

• Achieves annual fundraising and activity goals of $350,000 to $1,500,000 in new commitments.

• Initiates contacts with potential donors.

• Participates in the creation and implementation of strategies for cultivation, solicitation, and closure.

• Determines whether an individual is capable of making a major gift or a special gift and devises appropriate strategies for solicitation and closure.

• Determines cultivation time committed versus expected gift response, includes others who need to be involved in the relationship with the prospective donor, and decides the most effective and productive use of travel time.

• Participates in the long-range planning for the portfolio managed.

• Maintains files and records on prospects and donors on approved donor software.

• Records all activities and initiatives in Donor Database according to Boys Town policy.

• Manages and meets budgetary objectives in each physical year and is part of the budget process identifying funding for strategic goals and objectives.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• High level of professionalism and interpersonal skills.

• Computer skills in Microsoft Office.

• Ability to communicate with individuals at all levels in the organization and with external contacts in an articulate, professional manner.

• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and multi-task while maintaining quality standards.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Nonprofit Management or related field required.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in fundraising required.

• Possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record and pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) required.

• Ability to provide own transportation to complete travel requirements of job; meet auto insurance requirements established by Boys Town policy and/or State and Local law requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 1 year of experience including customer service, retail or tourism experience is preferred.

Diversity is more than a commitment at Boys Town—it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities.  A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location.  Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs.   Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.  We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.