Major Gifts Specialist

May 19

Center for Environmental Health
Oakland, CA

Anticipated Start Date: 6/1/25

Description

As the Major Gifts Specialist, you will be a dynamic member of the Philanthropic Partnerships team working alongside the Senior Director of Advancement and Philanthropic Partnerships. You will hold a portfolio of major and mid-level donors, conduct prospect research, manage donors and stewardship. Lastly, you will be a lead in events management for in-person and online events.

Your work will bolster meaningful public health advocacy and consumer protection cases that deeply impact people and the environment. CEH fights because we believe everyone has the right to a healthy environment and consumer products that are free of toxic chemicals. We are committed to catalyzing solutions, driving public awareness, developing standards, crafting policies, and litigating towards systemic change in the world. This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Culture and Values: We foster a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work environment. Our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice is at the core of everything we do.

Professional Growth: We offer robust opportunities for professional and leadership development, including training and mentorship programs.

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work.

Responsibilities

Cultivate, deepen, and steward relationships with a portfolio of major and mid-level donors through personalized engagement and solicitation strategies to inspire significant giving.
Proactively identify and qualify new potential major donors, foundations, and corporate partners to expand CEH’s philanthropic reach and impact.
Articulate CEH’s compelling mission and urgent funding needs with passion and clarity to secure significant financial contributions that fuel our critical work.
Lead the planning and execution of impactful online and in-person events that cultivate donor relationships and raise essential funds for our environmental health initiatives.
Maintain accurate records in our CRM (Salesforce) to enable data-driven reporting and collaborative strategy development with the Senior Director.
Other tasks as needed to support the fundraising goals and objectives of the Philanthropic Partnerships team.

Requirements

3-5 years of progressive experience in major gifts fundraising and event management within a non-profit setting.
Proven ability to cultivate and steward relationships with high-level donors, resulting in successful solicitations.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex information clearly and persuasively.
Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce or similar) and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional working experience
Ability to travel regularly, including to CEH headquarters in Oakland, CA, up to 30% annually.

Why You’ll Thrive at CEH

Be part of a dedicated organization where your work will have a profound and lasting impact. If you are a passionate and results-oriented development professional eager to contribute your expertise to a vital mission, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of the CEH family.

Culture and Values

We foster a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work environment. Our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice is at the core of everything we do

Invest in Growth

We offer a robust opportunities for professional development; training, mentorship, and growth.

Comprehensive Rewards

Our competitive benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, 401K match, generous time off, and more. How to Apply: Please submit your cover letter and resume in a single PDF document with “Major Gifts Specialist – [Your Last Name]” in the file name to [email address removed]. The Center for Environmental Health is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.

Salary Range and Employee Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a supportive working environment.

The salary range for this position is $75,000 – $85,000 per year. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and is commensurate with skills and experience. Internal equity will be reviewed and considered to determine a final offer. Our offices are open, and we are operating in a hybrid model.

How to Apply for this Job

Please submit your cover letter and resume in a single PDF document with “Major Gifts Specialist – [Your Last Name]” in the file name to jobs@ceh.org. The Center for Environmental Health is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.

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About the Organization

The Center for Environmental Health (“CEH”) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that protects people from toxic chemicals and promotes business practices that are safe for public health and the environment. We stop corporations from exposing people to toxic chemicals, collaborate with responsible businesses and industry leaders, and are committed to inclusive, community-led solutions that address environmental injustices in low-income communities of color.

Workplace

CEH is an organization of committed, science-driven advocates who work together to keep short-sighted business interests from harming people in the name of profit. We are proud of our work and achieve big wins for people’s health. The organizational culture is one of entrepreneurism and thoughtfully assessed risk taking. CEH believes that to protect the health of all people, we must address the disproportionate health effects of toxic chemicals caused by systemic racism and other social injustices.

The movement to eliminate dangerous chemicals must move forward in partnership with Environmental Justice, Reproductive Justice, and other related movements working to address the pressing social justice issues of our day. CEH’s headquarters are in Oakland, and we have staff located in North Carolina’s Triangle Area, Chicago, the Los Angeles area, and Seattle. This position is located in the Oakland office, but we are open to candidates from other locations. All staff are working remotely currently due to the pandemic.

Commitment to JEDI

At CEH, striving for justice, diversity, equity and inclusion (“JEDI”) for all is critical to our mission and values. We know that having a team that is diverse in race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, ability, sexual orientation, age, background, and opinions — and fostering inclusion among that team — is core to achieving our organizational goals. CEH strives to recruit talent from a diverse pool of candidates and ensure that those professionals it hires are sufficiently supported so that they flourish.

The organization wants everyone to not only have a seat at the table, but to know that their presence and input makes the organization stronger.

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