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FamilyAid Founded in 1916, FamilyAid is the leading provider of solutions to family homelessness in the Greater Boston region. Its mission is to empower parents and caregivers facing homelessness to secure and sustain housing and build strong foundations for their children’s futures. FamilyAid prevents homelessness through eviction-prevention programs, emergency shelter when needed, rapid housing placement, trauma mitigation for children, and wraparound supports. Families in their care show progress toward self-sufficiency, with a 99% retention rate for those placed in housing and improvements across economic stability, health, and education during their time at FamilyAid. Over the last five years, the agency has grown significantly and expanded fundraising revenue. Increased major donor support has enabled bold new strategies to reduce two-generation homelessness by deepening prevention programs, increasing housing placement, and providing impactful services for children and parents. Last year, FamilyAid opened the Family Navigation Center (FNC) to provide education, training, and services along with temporary housing for 42 homeless families, supported by a $4M fundraising effort. Significant new funding powers FamilyAid’s ambition to serve more families through a deepened two-generation approach. About Philanthropy at FamilyAid Philanthropy is a critical facet of the organization’s operations and success. With a strong donor base and growing prospects, FamilyAid is committed to expanding its private philanthropy program with support from the Board and executive leadership. FamilyAid is committed to donors and funders and is supported by leading foundations and a core group of donors. The Major Gifts Officer role offers the opportunity to grow a high-performing fundraising program and engage new funders in a vibrant philanthropic culture. About the Position
Reporting to the Director of Major Gifts, the Major Gifts Officer (MGO) will be a high-caliber fundraising professional with the skills, experience, leadership, and commitment to FamilyAid’s mission. This newly created role will drive increased fundraising revenue from individual donors through development of a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and by proactively seeking new funding opportunities. The MGO will join a collaborative team and partner with the Director of Major Giving and the Chief Advancement Officer on prospect review and donor engagement. The right candidate will have experience partnering with organizational leadership and a proven track record of managing their own donor portfolio and closing gifts of five figures or more. Key Responsibilities
Leadership Always exhibit and model strong core ethics, integrity, and accountability consistent with FamilyAid’s mission, vision, and values. Align and lead toward FamilyAid’s mission, vision, values, strategic plan, and annual plans. Work with the Director of Major Gifts, the Chief Advancement Officer, President, Board members, and staff to identify, cultivate, and steward new and existing individual donors and prospects. Engage leadership in key donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities. Represent the organization externally at donor meetings, events, and community functions to build visibility and relationships. Donor Management Conduct regular prospect research and analysis to expand the donor pipeline and deepen existing relationships. Track and document donor interactions in DonorPerfect, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Follow a formal moves management program. Report regular progress against strategic and operational goals, including donor engagement and stewardship metrics, revenue targets, and pipeline management details. Leverage current stewardship activities to deepen relationships with donors. Giving Prepare compelling proposals, presentations, and impact reports tailored to prospective and current donors. Manage a portfolio of 150-200 individual donors and prospect pipeline. Develop prospect strategies and identify and execute on appropriate engagement strategies. Stay current on philanthropic trends and best practices, incorporating innovative approaches to enhance major gift fundraising. Institute and execute on the best practices of a major gift program. Key Qualifications 5+ years of progressive development experience with 3+ years of major gift experience. Strong working knowledge of the principles and best practices of major gift fundraising and experience in developing comprehensive prospect strategies. Experience working with senior leadership, President/CEO, and Board members. Strong administrative and organizational skills. Superb written and communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively across a diverse team with leadership, volunteers, prospects and donors to achieve goals. Poise and flexibility; ability to work as a collaborative team player. Ability to work in office and field-based settings with a diverse, homeless population. Willingness to work some evenings and weekends as events and meetings require. Flexibility and compassion are essential. FamilyAid Boston is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or age. The salary for this position is $125,000+, commensurate with experience. To express interest, please submit your cover letter and resume in confidence below. Tracy Marshall , Development Guild
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Major Gifts Officer
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FamilyAid Founded in 1916, FamilyAid is the leading provider of solutions to family homelessness in the Greater Boston region. Its mission is to empower parents and caregivers facing homelessness to secure and sustain housing and build strong foundations for their children’s futures. FamilyAid prevents homelessness through eviction-prevention programs, emergency shelter when needed, rapid housing placement, trauma mitigation for children, and wraparound supports. Families in their care show progress toward self-sufficiency, with a 99% retention rate for those placed in housing and improvements across economic stability, health, and education during their time at FamilyAid. Over the last five years, the agency has grown significantly and expanded fundraising revenue. Increased major donor support has enabled bold new strategies to reduce two-generation homelessness by deepening prevention programs, increasing housing placement, and providing impactful services for children and parents. Last year, FamilyAid opened the Family Navigation Center (FNC) to provide education, training, and services along with temporary housing for 42 homeless families, supported by a $4M fundraising effort. Significant new funding powers FamilyAid’s ambition to serve more families through a deepened two-generation approach. About Philanthropy at FamilyAid Philanthropy is a critical facet of the organization’s operations and success. With a strong donor base and growing prospects, FamilyAid is committed to expanding its private philanthropy program with support from the Board and executive leadership. FamilyAid is committed to donors and funders and is supported by leading foundations and a core group of donors. The Major Gifts Officer role offers the opportunity to grow a high-performing fundraising program and engage new funders in a vibrant philanthropic culture. About the Position
Reporting to the Director of Major Gifts, the Major Gifts Officer (MGO) will be a high-caliber fundraising professional with the skills, experience, leadership, and commitment to FamilyAid’s mission. This newly created role will drive increased fundraising revenue from individual donors through development of a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and by proactively seeking new funding opportunities. The MGO will join a collaborative team and partner with the Director of Major Giving and the Chief Advancement Officer on prospect review and donor engagement. The right candidate will have experience partnering with organizational leadership and a proven track record of managing their own donor portfolio and closing gifts of five figures or more. Key Responsibilities
Leadership Always exhibit and model strong core ethics, integrity, and accountability consistent with FamilyAid’s mission, vision, and values. Align and lead toward FamilyAid’s mission, vision, values, strategic plan, and annual plans. Work with the Director of Major Gifts, the Chief Advancement Officer, President, Board members, and staff to identify, cultivate, and steward new and existing individual donors and prospects. Engage leadership in key donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities. Represent the organization externally at donor meetings, events, and community functions to build visibility and relationships. Donor Management Conduct regular prospect research and analysis to expand the donor pipeline and deepen existing relationships. Track and document donor interactions in DonorPerfect, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Follow a formal moves management program. Report regular progress against strategic and operational goals, including donor engagement and stewardship metrics, revenue targets, and pipeline management details. Leverage current stewardship activities to deepen relationships with donors. Giving Prepare compelling proposals, presentations, and impact reports tailored to prospective and current donors. Manage a portfolio of 150-200 individual donors and prospect pipeline. Develop prospect strategies and identify and execute on appropriate engagement strategies. Stay current on philanthropic trends and best practices, incorporating innovative approaches to enhance major gift fundraising. Institute and execute on the best practices of a major gift program. Key Qualifications 5+ years of progressive development experience with 3+ years of major gift experience. Strong working knowledge of the principles and best practices of major gift fundraising and experience in developing comprehensive prospect strategies. Experience working with senior leadership, President/CEO, and Board members. Strong administrative and organizational skills. Superb written and communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively across a diverse team with leadership, volunteers, prospects and donors to achieve goals. Poise and flexibility; ability to work as a collaborative team player. Ability to work in office and field-based settings with a diverse, homeless population. Willingness to work some evenings and weekends as events and meetings require. Flexibility and compassion are essential. FamilyAid Boston is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or age. The salary for this position is $125,000+, commensurate with experience. To express interest, please submit your cover letter and resume in confidence below. Tracy Marshall , Development Guild
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