The Trevor Project is hiring a
Senior Philanthropy Officer

Summary

The Senior Philanthropy Officer will play a key role in identifying new opportunities and helping the Philanthropy team reach revenue goals in support of Trevor’s work in providing suicide prevention and crisis intervention services for LGBTQ+ young people. The position requires proven success in securing multi-year and annual five-figure and above gifts, excellent communication skills, collaboration, empathy, and inclusion.

Requirements

• Proven success in securing multi-year and annual five-figure and above gifts
• Demonstrated ability to communicate ideas clearly - both written and verbal - for audiences, both internal and external
• Proven collaborator who approaches all work and interactions with empathy and inclusion
• Recognized success in creating relationships with cross-functional teams from varying levels, working closely with colleagues to brainstorm ideas, discuss pros/cons, and develop ways forward
• Proven ability to listen and respond to develop mutual understanding and trust
• Experienced in fostering an environment where different opinions and approaches can be entertained, considered, and appreciated while working as a team to find a resolution
• Proven skill in distilling complex information into compelling, easily digestible narratives; presents information in an inspiring and persuasive way
• Track record of building effective and positive relationships with others, internally and externally and at all levels, incorporating relationship building as fundamental to success
• Demonstrated experience in making data-based decisions
• Demonstrates awareness and support for The Trevor Project’s mission and vision: to end suicide and address mental health crises in the LGBTQ+ youth community, and create a world where all LGBTQ+ young people see a bright future for themselves

Responsibilities

• Secure $2M+ annually through major gift contributions of $25,000 or more in support of Trevor’s mission
• Work autonomously to manage a portfolio and lead relationships with some of Trevor’s largest donors and prospects, including building strategies, leading pitches, and identifying new opportunities
• Actively prospect for new major donors to build a sustainable pipeline of support for Trevor’s mission
• Oversee stewardship of a high-quality donor experience through developing individual relationships, correspondence, mailings, acknowledgements, and other meaningful opportunities to engage with the organization
• Identify opportunities to increase involvement for current and prospective donors
• Contribute to building an evolving fundraising model at Trevor, bringing new ideas and ways to build, scale, and manage philanthropic relationships
• Develop compelling proposals working alongside program and finance leadership, tracking impact against our goals in collaboration with internal stakeholders
• Maintain monthly reports and use this data to drive decision making around prioritizing donors and analyzing potential revenue increases over the entire portfolio
• Liaise between philanthropy and internal teams by helping to align on shared vision, goals, and projects
• Represent the organization at external functions and events

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance, including plan coverage for various gender affirmation care
• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% match
• Generous vacation and 13 paid holidays (one of our holidays is Harvey Milk Day!) plus two floating holidays and three half-day Fridays during the summer
• Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work-life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support
• In-network mental health office and virtual visits are covered at 100%, and out-of-network visits are covered at an enhanced level
• Remote work from the continental US, Alaska, or Hawaii (we provide the technology, a monthly internet reimbursement, and reimbursement to outfit your work-from-home space!)
• Professional and Learning Development Trainings/Education: including a professional subscription to LinkedIn Learning, providing access to more than 13,000 high-quality on-demand courses
• Online Subscription to Headspace, a digital mindfulness and meditation platform