Major Giving Officer
The Business and Human Rights Centre (BHRC) is looking for an experienced, entrepreneurial, and relationship-driven individual to join our team as a Major Giving Officer. 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.
About the Position
Reporting to the Deputy Director / Director of Development (based in NY) and working closely with the Executive Director (based in South Africa), senior leadership team (global), Board members (global), Development team (global) and global programme colleagues, the Major Giving Officer will establish and implement BHRC's major donor fundraising programme.
The role will focus primarily on identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individual donors capable of giving between $5,000 and $50,000 annually, while also developing a pipeline of higher-capacity prospects. The Major Giving Officer will build relationships with high-net-worth individuals, next-generation philanthropists, family offices, donor-advised funds, giving circles, and philanthropic networks aligned with BHRC's mission.
As BHRC seeks to increase unrestricted and flexible funding, the successful candidate will develop tailored engagement strategies that connect donor interests with the organisation's human rights priorities and long-term vision. Success in this role will help diversify revenue streams and strengthen the sustainability of BHRC's global work.
Details
Location:Mostly remote. Preference for candidates based in New York area, USA, with expectation to meet in New York metropolitan area on a regular basis (on average 2-3 times per month)
Salary: $100,000-125,000, commensurate with experience and location
Closing date: 19 Oct 2026
For detailed job description and to apply, please visit the link below.
https://www.business-humanrights.org/en/jobs/major-giving-officer/