Principal Gift Officer
Boys Town
Work in Omaha, Nebraska
Equal Opportunity Employer
Notice: Drug test required.
Principal Gift Officer
Position Description

Principal Gift OfficerDoes your current role enable you to impact and touch the lives of others?

Are you passionate about the product and/or service you provide to others?

Is your organization shaping the future of America?

If you answered no to any of these questions, you owe it to yourself to read on about this opportunity.

Boys Town is a beacon of hope for Americas children and families through its life-changing youth and health care programs across the United States. The 90-year old organization is embarking on a new mission to affect change in the puzzling child care system by building a continuum of care to provide the right services at the right time based on a childs or familys needs. This will not be an easy undertakingthats why we need your help!

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Principal Gift Officer to manage a portfolio of donor prospects and acquire the financial support necessary to implement the strategic plan of Boys Town. The selected candidate will design and implement a comprehensive fund raising strategy to upgrade, renew, and increase giving to the organization. S/he will cultivate new and existing relationships with donor prospects through a process of identification, solicitation, and stewardship through direct donor contact and face-to-face visits. Finally, the candidate will maintain appropriate records on prospects/donors and record all fund raising activities on approved software.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB:

  • Were looking for an enthusiastic and creative leader with a Bachelors Degree in Marketing, Business, Communication, Journalism, or a related field.
  • The incumbent should have at least five years of progressive experience in fundraising that includes a proven track record of identifying and closing gifts of $25,000 - $1,000,000.
  • A Masters degree and CFRE certification is strongly preferred.
  • Extensive travel is required.

    When you join Boys Town, you can expect a competitive salary, superior benefits program, and a true focus and passion for children and families! You can find all of this in an environment that promotes and truly lives a "family first" philosophy. Join a team of leaders who are making a difference in the lives of youth everyday.

    Boys Town is the nations largest privately funded organization serving severely at-risk children. Boys Town, founded in 1917 by Father Edward Flanagan, provides direct care to more than 46,000 children and assists nearly 1.5 million each year through its youth and health care programs. The nonprofit, nonsectarian organization provides abused, abandoned and neglected children with a safe, caring, loving environment where they gain confidence to get better and learn skills to become productive citizens.

    Boys Town is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, who participates in E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, veterans status, or any other classification as required by applicable law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation as part of the application process, please contact us toll-free for assistance at 1-877-639-6003.

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