Senior Individual Giving Officer / Major Gifts Officer (Part-Time)

Position Summary

The Senior Individual Giving Officer / Major Gifts Officer is a strategic and relationship-driven fundraiser responsible for leading and growing Girls’ LEAP’s individual giving program, with a strong emphasis on major gifts.

This role owns a portfolio of donors and prospects, develops and executes a fundraising strategy, and is accountable for meeting ambitious revenue goals. The position also plays a key role in designing and executing high-impact donor engagement opportunities, including in-person and virtual events.

This is a part-time leadership role ideal for an experienced fundraiser who thrives on building authentic relationships and driving measurable impact.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Revenue Ownership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive individual giving strategy, including major gifts, mid-level giving, and annual fund
• Own and achieve $200,000 in annual individual giving revenue through major gifts, donor engagement, and fundraising events. This includes building and managing a portfolio of donors and prospects, leading personalized solicitations, and leveraging both
• Build and manage a robust donor pipeline, from identification through solicitation and stewardship
• Partner with the Executive Director and the Board to strengthen a culture of philanthropy

Major Gifts Portfolio Management

• Manage a portfolio of ~50–100 major gift donors and high-capacity prospects.
• Develop individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans
• Lead donor meetings, proposals, and gift solicitations (5- and 6-figure gifts as appropriate)
• Track donor engagement and progress toward revenue goals

Fundraising Events (In-Person & Virtual)

• Design and lead strategy for fundraising events, including donor receptions, house parties, and virtual campaigns
• Partner with staff and board to leverage events for donor acquisition and major gift cultivation
• Oversee event fundraising goals, sponsorship strategy, and donor follow-up
• Ensure events are mission-driven and aligned with revenue objectives

Donor Engagement & Communications

• Collaborate on high-quality donor communications, including proposals, impact reports, and personalized outreach.
• Develop compelling cases for support aligned with Girls’ LEAP’s programs and growth goals
• Ensure consistent, meaningful donor stewardship and recognition.

Board & Leadership Engagement

• Partner with Executive Director and Board members to identify, cultivate, and solicit donors
• Support and coach board members in fundraising activities
• Prepare briefing materials and talking points for donor meetings

Data, Systems & Performance Management

• Utilize CRM to track donor activity and revenue
• Monitor and report on key metrics (pipeline growth, donor retention, average gift size)
• Use data to refine strategy and improve fundraising outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of nonprofit fundraising experience, with a strong focus on major gifts
• Proven track record of securing 4-, 5-, or 6-figure gifts
• Experience managing a donor portfolio and meeting revenue targets
• Demonstrated ability to design and execute a fundraising strategy
• Experience planning and leveraging fundraising events (in-person and/or virtual)
• Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working with CRM systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in youth development, education, or social justice organizations
• Familiarity with the Boston philanthropic landscape
• Experience working with or managing board-level donor engagement

Compensation

• Hourly rate: $ $35–$45 hour (commensurate with experience)
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity to play a leadership role in growing Girls’ LEAP’s impact