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About the Role

This is a newly created role and an exciting opportunity to build and lead BHRC's major giving programme at a pivotal moment for the organisation’s funding diversification efforts. The Major Giving Officer will play a central role in diversifying and strengthening BHRC's funding base by developing relationships with major donors, high-net-worth individuals, family foundations, donor-advised funds, and philanthropic networks. The role will support the implementation of BHRC's fundraising strategy to increase flexible and unrestricted income, deepen donor engagement, and build long-term support for our mission.

Responsibilities

Develop and begin implementation of BHRC's major donor fundraising strategy.
Establish donor qualification criteria, portfolio management processes, and tracking systems.
Develop a compelling case for support and donor engagement materials aligned with organisational priorities.
Create cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans for priority prospects.
Work with colleagues across the organisation to build a strong foundation for long-term major donor fundraising.
Build and manage an initial portfolio of approximately 50-75 qualified prospects and donors.
Identify, qualify, cultivate, and steward individuals capable of making gifts of $5,000 and above.
Conduct regular donor meetings with appropriate senior leadership and board, and prepare participants for cultivation conversations, both virtually and in person.
Develop tailored engagement plans and prepare donor proposals, reports, and stewardship communications with programme and development team colleagues.
Secure new and renewed major gifts and lay the groundwork for future donor growth.
Conduct prospect research and mapping to identify potential major donors, donor-advised funds, family offices, and philanthropic networks.
Analyse existing supporters and networks to identify upgrade opportunities.
Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified prospects and track progress through the fundraising cycle.
Work with Board members and senior leadership to identify and pursue new donor connections.
Work closely with the Executive Director, Deputy Director/Director of Development, senior leadership team, and Board to advance donor engagement.
Mobilise Board and ED to conduct fundraising activities.
Prepare briefing materials and donor communications for leadership and Board meetings.
Support Board involvement in cultivation activities, introductions, and donor stewardship.
Contribute to organisational fundraising planning and the growth of BHRC's individual giving programme.
Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality, and record keeping, including using Salesforce to track all donor and prospect research, communication and revenue.
Proactively undertake other responsibilities as necessary for the successful delivery of BHRC's fundraising strategy and the development of the organisation.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of professional major gifts fundraising experience, preferably in a social justice organisation.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated success securing and growing gifts from individual donors.
Experience managing donor portfolios and fundraising pipelines.
Experience developing and implementing cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
Strong understanding of major donor fundraising principles and relationship-based fundraising.
Experience conducting research on major donor prospects. Knowledge of appropriate research tools and resources.
Ability to identify strategic opportunities, assess risks, and develop long-term fundraising strategies.
Excellent English-language written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging for diverse audiences.
Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
Experience engaging boards and senior executives in fundraising activities.
Strong planning and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver against ambitious targets.
Experience using CRM system and donor databases, preferably Salesforce.
Ability to work independently and effectively across cultures, geographies, and (remote) teams to achieve shared objectives.
Commitment to advancing human rights, social justice, and corporate accountability. Shares the values and mission of the Centre.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools.
Right to work in the United States.
Experience building from inception, or significantly expanding a major gifts program.
Experience fundraising for international, advocacy, human rights, or social justice organizations.
Familiarity with planned giving and principal gifts fundraising.
Knowledge of international philanthropy and cross-border giving.

Skills

Relationship-based fundraising
Prospect research
CRM system usage
Salesforce
Microsoft 365 tools
Written communication
Verbal communication
Networking
Relationship-building
Planning
Project management

Location

Mostly remote
NY metropolitan area (on average 2-3 times per month)
Preference for candidates based in New York area

Work Type

Flexible full time or part-time contract (minimum 28 hours per week)

Experience Level

Minimum 5 years of professional major gifts fundraising experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Salary/Compensations

$100,000-125,000

Benefits

Necessary work-related expenses, including approved travel, will be reimbursed.
24 days of paid leave per full year worked
Will not normally be expected to work on national holidays in their country of residence.

About the Company

Business and Human Rights Centre works with diverse allies and partners to put human rights at the core of companies' business models and end abuse; support communities and workers in securing their rights and accountability for corporate abuse; and encourage governments to create the right regulation and incentives to uphold human rights in business.
We are a global organisation rooted in five continental regions, comprising a Global Team of 73 staff and consultants.
We work closely with human rights advocates, grassroots organisations, trade unions, affected communities, investors, responsible businesses, and policymakers worldwide.
Our efforts focus on advancing corporate accountability and empowering rights holders to secure justice and remedy.
Our work spans four thematic programmes: just energy transition and natural resources; civic freedoms and human rights defenders; accountable technologies; and workers' rights in global supply chains.
These are strengthened by our cross-cutting work on corporate legal accountability and racial and gender justice.