Major Gifts Officer, East Region

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We started in a single classroom in Brookline, Massachusetts in 1976. Now we partner with over 300,000 educators from around the world who have joined our network. Our professional development and curricular materials are proven to improve classroom outcomes for teachers and students. Facing History believes that students can become upstanders in their communities—with the right encouragement and preparation. Our approach combines intellectual rigor with social emotional learning and ethical reflection to motivate students to positively engage in their communities.

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Salary Range*: $110,000 - $125,000 (IC3/B6)

Facing History & Ourselves is a global education non-profit organization that challenges teachers and students to use lessons of history to stand up to racism, antisemitism, and other forms of bigotry and hate.

The East region of Facing History & Ourselves is seeking a motivated and collaborative Major Gifts Officer (MGO) who will play a critical role in continuing to build and develop Facing History’s base of supporters in the Eastern United States, comprising 11 states and Washington, DC. Joining a national development team of over 30 people across multiple regions, they will partner with Facing History’s organizational leadership and learn from colleagues across the network as they share effective fundraising strategies and best practices.

Facing History’s success depends on clear communication, teamwork, and organization.

The MGO will partner with the local development leadership and volunteers to meet and exceed the ambitious fundraising goals for the organization.

Who You Are: You are a passionate advocate for education and the role it plays in the lives of young people. You are an experienced, dynamic, organized, and ambitious fundraiser. You are excited by building relationships and bringing your experience and unique perspective to make the Facing History team stronger.

Key responsibilities include:

Manage and grow a portfolio of at least 100 current and prospective individual donors with the potential to give at the $10k+ level.

Partner closely with the central prospect research and stewardship teams to identify new donors with major gift potential.

Engage targeted constituencies through programs and activities that deepen donor connection and revenue growth, including all relevant major fundraising events as well as other engagement events and strategies.

Work with the East Region’s Executive Director, Senior Director of Development, Director of Development, and Senior Major Gifts Officer to support the overall health and success of the major gifts program.

Work closely with the Sr.…