| Children’s Law Center fights so every child in DC can grow up with a loving family, good health and a quality education. Judges, pediatricians and families turn to us to advocate for children who are abused or neglected, who aren’t learning in school, or who have health problems that can’t be solved by medicine alone. With more than 100 staff and hundreds of pro bono lawyers, we reach 1 out of every 9 children in DC’s poorest neighborhoods – more than 5,000 children and families each year. And, we multiply this impact by advocating for city-wide solutions that benefit all children. Learn more at childrenslawcenter.org. Responsibilities Children’s Law Center seeks a Major Gift Officer who is charged with expanding and scaling the major gift program of Children’s Law Center with a focus on gifts in the $10,000 to $100,000 range. The position reports to the chief development officer. Position Description: The Major Gift Officer (MGO) works with leadership to identify annual donors at the Kite Club level ($1,500 and above) who are viable prospects to move upwards on the development continuum. The MGO will grow and build a vibrant prospect pool, which includes identifying and leading research of individuals/family foundations who are interested in the work of CLC. The MGO will manage an annual portfolio of approximately 150+ prospects. The MGO is also responsible for guiding and expanding the Kite Club to 300 members by the end of 2021 through strategic stewardship and planning. In particular, the MGO will be successful through the execution of the following: - Assist overseeing and advising on major proposals for both individuals and family foundations for general support or for some restricted programmatic needs that seek funding in the major gift range of $10,000 to $100,000+.
- Work to advise and support a small development team where prospect assignments intersect with the scaling of the major gift program among individuals.
- Support the senior leadership in advancing the tenets of the Children Can’t Wait Fund and assist in both cultivation and solicitation sessions for this new special major gift fund.
- Assist in advising around strategy for top tier prospects. Support the Executive Director and the Chief Development Officer around special needs and strategies to advance fundraising in 2020 and beyond.
- Advance CLC's planned giving program through marketing and prospect tracking.
- Lead the planning of high-end cultivation events for major donors and planned gift prospects, coordinating with development team staff who produce and execute the events.
Position is open until filled. No telephone calls please. We will only consider completed applications. Send resume, cover letter, three references, and writing sample via mail, fax, or email to: Major Gift Officer Search Committee Children’s Law Center 501 3rd Street, NW · 8th Floor Washington, DC 20001 202.467.4949 (fax) [email protected] Children’s Law Center is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibility, matriculation, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, medication, status as a veteran, tobacco use, or other classification protected by law. Children’s Law Center has a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural humility. Our aim is to maintain an inclusive, respectful and equitable workplace and ensure all employees are culturally humble in order to most effectively achieve our mission and secure the best possible outcomes for our clients. |
