Senior Development and Major Gifts Officer

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:
The Senior Development Officer is responsible for developing EngenderHealth’s major giving program and contributing to our (new) corporate giving effort. They will cultivate, solicit, and steward multi-year commitments from existing and newly identified donors to increase EngenderHealth’s unrestricted revenue. This position works closely with our fundraising and communications staff, reporting along with those functions to our Chief of Staff, and working closely with our President & CEO. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Develop thoughtful and strategic materials, including letters, reports, and other stewardship materials, to engage potential and current donors. 
• Travel to visit with EngenderHealth donors and prospective donors to deepen relationships leading to increased engagement and revenue. 
• Prepare CEO and other staff or board members for meetings with major donors, and design introductions to deepen donor engagement and giving. 
• Work with philanthropy staff and other fundraising staff to develop comprehensive long-, mid-, and short-term plans to raise unrestricted revenue. 
• Manage database entries for individuals in the giving portfolio, including tracking engagement, gifts, pledges, and potential. 
• Contribute to design of and manage nascent corporate giving program, including designing outreach, preparing materials, and building relationships. 
• Supervise Development Officer, supporting their growth and working as a team to build and develop major gift program. 

REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess the following requirements with or without a reasonable accommodation. 

• 8+ years of progressive philanthropy experience with demonstrated success in major gifts and/or corporate fundraising. 
• Experience with family and community foundations, donor advised funds, planned giving, and corporate giving preferred. 
• Experience with sexual and reproductive health and rights content strongly preferred.  
• Experience in international health and development preferred. 
• Exceptional skill in relationship management including with major gift donors. 
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. 
• Experience with donor databases (currently we use Razor’s Edge) required. 
• Experience conducting prospect research and using relevant tools to do so.  
• Experience with strategic use of fundraising database software. 
• Strong understanding of the principles of donor confidentiality and commitment to behave with discretion and integrity in maintaining sensitive information. 
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of the time, as needed. 
• Commitment to participate in DC-based team weeks as designated, currently 5 times/year (separate from above travel commitment). 

Location: DC area, NYC metro, Bay Area, Southern California preferred; others possible depending on EngenderHealth’s ability to employ in those states. 

ESSENTIAL SOFT SKILLS: 

• Committed to EngenderHealth’s core organizational values of reflection, inclusion, integrity, respect, and transformation. 
• Creative, responsible, and responsive colleague in internal and external engagements. 
• Self-directed, detail-oriented, and capable of prioritizing and managing multiple tasks at once. 
• A growth mindset.  

PREFERRED SKILLS, ABILITIES, and FUNCTIONS:

• Some experience in raising funds from individual donors outside the U.S. preferred 
• Experience planning engagement events. 
• Experience working with a mission-driven organization and a global organization a plus. 

OTHER INFORMATION:

• Cover letter required. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.
• If located in the United States, must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship for employment visa status.
• Salaries and benefits will be adjusted for the relevant job market depending on location. 

Disclaimer 

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person(s) assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed and assigned.  

EngenderHealth provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, creed, ancestry, citizenship, religion, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, political belief, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, marital status, disability or any other protected characteristic or status under applicable federal, state and local laws.   

EngenderHealth complies with applicable federal, state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in the United States in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training

About the Organization

EngenderHealth (EH) envisions a gender-equal world where all people achieve their sexual and reproductive health and rights. We believe this is essential for ensuring all people can attain their full potential. To realize this vision, we implement high-quality, gender-equitable programs that advance sexual and reproductive health and rights. 
EngenderHealth is a global health non-profit organization with expertise in family planning, sexual and reproductive health, maternal health, gender equality, and gender-based violence prevention and response

 We partner with host country governments to expand access to high-quality health services for their populations and support data-driven policy decisions. We collaborate with local civil society organizations to prioritize health, reproductive rights, and inclusive systems and services. We bring over 50 years of experience working in some of the most disadvantaged and underserved communities across more than 100 countries. Today, we have a presence in 12 countries in Africa and Asia, where we have deep, long-standing connections with local organizations, government institutions, and healthcare providers.