Campaign Manager​/Major Gifts Officer

Campaign Manager/Major Gifts Officer – Building Dignity Capital Campaign for HAVEN

Organization: HAVEN

Location: Portsmouth, NH (Hybrid)

Salary: $60,000 annually, plus benefits

HAVEN is a nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing public health through violence prevention and providing services to improve the well‑being of children and families. Preventing abuse and providing support for those impacted by domestic and sexual violence leads to healthier, more secure children and adults.

To prevent sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking, and to support and empower all women, men, non‑binary and transgender adults, youth and families to heal from abuse and rebuild their lives. Our vision is to eliminate domestic and sexual violence through education, support and social change.

We are embarking on a transformational $8 million capital campaign to establish a permanent home for HAVEN in Portsmouth, strengthening our ability to serve the community for generations to come.

HAVEN is seeking a skilled and motivated Campaign Manager to lead the day‑to‑day management of the campaign plan. This role is ideal for a fundraising professional ready to take ownership of a major gift campaign while collaborating closely with the Development Team, Executive Director, campaign steering committee, board members, volunteers, and development partners.

Reporting to the Development Director, the Campaign Manager will manage donor and prospect identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, donor engagement, and progress through public phase, ensuring strong momentum and donor experience throughout the campaign.

This is a hybrid position
, with a mix of remote work and in‑person meetings, donor visits, and events throughout the Seacoast area.

• Manage the planning and execution of HAVEN’s $8 million capital campaign (Phase I), including timelines, benchmarks, and reporting.
• Track and steward campaign progress, pledges, and gifts; maintain accurate records and donor data.
• Manage a portfolio of campaign prospects and donors, supporting cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts.
• Prepare donor materials such as proposals, pledge agreements, impact statements, and campaign updates.
• Support and coordinate board members and volunteer fundraisers with strategy, materials, and follow‑up.
• Collaborate with and support campaign committee members, preparing donor briefings, and supporting campaign‑related events.
• Collaborate with staff, consultants, and leadership to ensure consistent campaign messaging and strong stewardship.
• Contribute to campaign forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.

• 3–6 years of nonprofit fundraising experience; capital campaign or major gifts experience strongly preferred.
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort working with senior leaders, board members, and donors.
• Self‑motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Commitment to HAVEN’s mission and values.
• Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and holidays (additional benefits may apply).

Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance required. Completion of Criminal and Driver’s Record Check required for hire.

Since HAVEN’s inception, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have always been key to its success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people’s lives. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion and many other parts of one’s identity.

All our employees’ points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion relate to and are inextricably linked with all aspects of HAVEN’s mission to end violence and change lives and how we aim to do this vital work. A commitment to issues of DEI positions HAVEN to improve the quality of the experience for our staff, volunteers, clients and community.

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