Major gifts officer Jobs in Chicago, IL

Position : Major Gifts Officer

Department : Development

Office Location : Chicago, IL

Work Type Designation : Hybrid

• Generally, employees can live within the Combined Statistical Area (CSA) boundaries of the Office of Record as long as they reside within three (3) hours of their Office of Record by ground transportation or ferry. Work from Office and Hybrid employees must be able to commute to the Regional Office as their schedule demands.
• Will collaborate in-office with the Regional Director, Office Manager / Regional Program Coordinator, and National Events Manager to strategize on donor engagement and coordinate logistics for upcoming events, ensuring alignment on donor needs and event execution; this will include event-based coordination in office including, but not limited to, gathering necessary items from the office, assembling materials, and preparing attendee name tags. Some meetings will also be held in the office with local committees (e.g., event host committee, emerging leaders, etc).
• Hybrid schedule to be determined with supervisor.

Reports to : Midwest Regional Director

Union Status : D4

Annual Salary Range : $81,224 - $125,995.The salary for this role will be determined by a candidate's years of relevant experience related to the position, as well as their geographic region. Our salary scale steps start at 1 year or less and go up to 30+ years of experience.

Travel : Up to 30% within the region

FLSA Status : Full-Time / Exempt

Supervisory Responsibilities : None

Who We Are

Lambda Legal is a national advocacy organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights for the LGBTQ+ community and everyone living with HIV through impact litigation, education, and public policy work. Since 1973, Lambda Legal has used impact litigation and other advocacy tools to decriminalize same-sex relationships; challenge discrimination against LGBTQ+ people and people living with HIV in the workplace, in the home, in schools, in health care, and in the military; and protect LGBTQ+ families, including by winning and defending marriage equality. Our clients are not charged for legal representation or advocacy and Lambda Legal receives no government funding. Headquartered in New York City, Lambda Legal also has regional offices in Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, and Washington, DC.

We believe that serving the full breadth of the LGBTQ+ and HIV communities requires cultural competency and enthusiasm for diversity of all kinds. To be successful, we must approach our work with an understanding that discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or HIV status is not the only obstacle to achieving full formal and lived equality for LGBTQ+ people and everyone living with HIV; rather, we recognize the intersectional nature of discrimination, specifically including biases based on race, religion, national origin, gender, disability, education, and class. Considering this reality, we prioritize a proactive commitment to counteracting these biases and their compounding effects in the work we do, but also in how we work together as an organization.

Major Gifts Officer

Lambda Legal seeks a dynamicMajor Gifts Officer (MGO)to join its Development Department. The MGO reports to the Regional Director. s.This position is primarily responsible for acquiring, cultivating, and soliciting assigned individual donors and prospects with potential to give $1,500 or more annually, with a heightened focus on individual giving and upgrading donors to Major Donor levels ($5,000+).

The MGO will work to expand Lambda Legal's Liberty Circle ($1,500+) Donor Program and volunteer activities in their assigned area / market. This role will also be responsible for managing relationships, communications, and individual giving plans with leadership donors and managing volunteer leadership committees in their assigned markets.

The successful candidate will be an experienced nonprofit fundraising professional with a track record of building and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with individual donors. This is an exciting opportunity for a fundraiser that is prepared to excel in a fast-paced environment.

What you'll do :

The MGO reports to the Regional Director. The MGO role requires someone to take initiative and have a keen attention to detail to support our donor moves management processes, reporting, and a metrics driven workflow. The following is a list of the core responsibilities of the MGO :

Who you are :

With the understanding that no one person will offer every desired skill and characteristic outlined below, compelling candidates will offer much of the following :

Successful candidates will welcome the opportunity to work in a racially- and gender-diverse environment and contribute to a positive and inclusive atmosphere. Working at Lambda Legal requires a demonstrated awareness of and commitment to the concerns of the breadth of the communities that Lambda Legal serves. Prior work on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community and / or people living with HIV is highly desirable. Experience working with other historically marginalized communities (in a professional or volunteer capacity) is also desirable.

All employees at Lambda Legal are expected to adhere to ethical conduct in all interactions and tasks, ensuring a positive and respectful workplace environment.

Why Work at Lambda Legal?

You get to do meaningful, life-changing work at a national level for LGBTQ+ people and everyone living with HIV. Lambda Legal also proudly offers competitive benefits for our team. We understand that our staff's dedication and effort are instrumental in achieving our mission. A highlight of the benefits we offer include :

Paid Vacation (15 Days)

Read more about Lambda Legal's work on our blog and Instagram .

Lambda Legal believes in creating a more equitable playing field for applicants and values the depth of relevant skills built through successful education, work, and life experiences. If your background and skills are a close match for this position, you are strongly encouraged to apply.

Lambda Legal is committed to further building and maintaining a staff that reflects the full range of LGBTQ+, HIV-affected and allied communities, and is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. Lambda Legal encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, disability, veteran status, record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Black people, Indigenous people, people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgender and gender-diverse people, women, people with abilities in multiple languages, immigrants, people living with disabilities, protected veterans, and formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals living with HIV are all encouraged to apply.