Major Gifts Officer

The Upper Valley Haven seeks a Major Gifts Officer to join its
high performing Development Team.

 

Join our team as a Major Gift Officer and help us create a
community where people find hope and discover possibility. At the
Upper Valley Haven, we are committed to delivering essential human
services to the people of the Upper Valley, we are large enough to
make a difference while creating a warm, human experience for all
we serve.

 

The Haven is a private nonprofit that provides support and
assistance to community members struggling with poverty in Vermont
and New Hampshire. We meet people where they are, address immediate
needs through food and shelter, and offer longer-term solutions
that foster independence and housing stability. Everyone deserves
to have their basic needs met and a community is stronger when we
offer a hand up to our most vulnerable neighbors.

 

Our Mission

With the support of the Upper Valley community, the Haven
assists those who are experiencing poverty to be free from hunger,
to be securely housed, and to pursue a self-directed life. Founded
in 1980, the Haven provides food, temporary shelter, supportive
housing, children’s after school and summer programs, community
outreach, and problem-solving support to those in need.

 

Our Values

We are a hardworking, vibrant, and agile team that navigates a
complex environment of service within a culture of cooperation. We
seek connection and resolve to stand together during challenges and
acknowledge each other’s value. We validate feelings, honor
differences, and celebrate victories. We strive to support the
well-being and the personal and professional growth of our team
members.

 

We invest in our team by providing a competitive salary and
benefits, cultivating a culture focused on their well-being and
personal and professional growth, and offering opportunities to be
involved in shaping the organization.

 

With donor contributions of more than $3.5 million annually, the
Haven is a dynamic organization that inspires its employees,
volunteers, and the Upper Valley community of VT and NH to
accomplish great work for individuals and families in need of our
support. Over 3,500 donors make annual gifts to the Haven. More
than 400 individuals and over 80 groups volunteer each year.

 

The Position

Reporting to the Director of Development & Communications,
the Major Gifts Officer (MGO) will work collaboratively with the
executive team, board members, senior leadership, staff, and
volunteers to manage the Haven’s major donor giving program. This
individual will function as an ambassador for the organization.

 

With deep knowledge of best practices of relationship-based
fundraising, the MGO identifies, engages, cultivates, solicits, and
stewards current and prospective top donors in expanding their
financial support of the work of the Haven. Responsible for working
with an assigned portfolio of donors and prospects, this individual
will design and develop solicitation strategies; identifying gift
opportunities that match donors’ interests while personally
soliciting gifts and providing stewardship.

 

We are preparing for an exciting capital campaign in which the
candidate will have a lead role.

 

Benefits

Our benefits package includes employer-paid contribution up to
100% of healthcare premiums (medical, dental, vision), paid
holidays, generous paid time off, life insurance, and a matching
403(b) retirement plan. We invest in the growth and development of
our staff with a role-based, funded learning and development plan.
We are a dog-friendly workplace.

 

Compensation

This is a full-time opportunity with a flexible hybrid work
schedule. The salary range is $60,000 to $75,000 depending on
education and experience. Part-time applicants will be
considered.

 

The candidate will be a motivated individual who
can:

 

• Develop and implement a multi-channel approach to major giving,
  including in-person, mailed, electronic, and crowdfunded
  solicitations.
• Devise fundraising strategies, programs, and activities to
  increase the Haven’s resources and number of donors, while having a
  keen focus on retaining and stewarding existing donors.
• Serve as a Haven ambassador, on campus and in the community,
  nurturing donor, and community relationships.
• Assist the Director of Development with the qualification of
  major donor prospects.
• Assist the Director of Development in the preparation of
  materials to engage the Haven’s Board of Directors in major
  giving.

 

Qualified applicants will have professional and
leadership competencies critical to the success of this position
are: 

 

• Ability to work independently and within a team environment,
  prioritizing one’s workload.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, oral, and written
  communication skills.
• An eye for detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
• Good organizational skills and an ability to set priorities,
  managing multiple projects during peak giving periods.
• Ability to be flexible and collaborative in a dynamic
  environment, prioritizing the success of the department.
• A sense of humor.
• Mission-driven; you are excited to be working for an
  exceptional organization that compassionately serves diverse,
  vulnerable members of the Upper Valley.

 

The Upper Valley Haven is proud to be an Equal Opportunity
Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse workplace
environment that is welcoming and safe for all where everyone can
be their most authentic self. All applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity,
religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual
orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran
status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or
local laws. We are committed to compliance with all fair employment
practices regarding citizenship and immigration status