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Medal of Honor Foundation

Medal of Honor Foundation (MOHF)

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Chartered by Congress in 1958, the Congressional Medal of Honor Society's membership is comprised of those who wear the Medal of Honor, our nation's highest military award for valor. As individuals who have gone above and beyond the call of duty, the Medal of Honor Recipients are committed to serving our country in peace as they did in war by championing the values of courage, sacrifice, integrity, commitment, patriotism, and citizenship. That mission has become increasingly important as the number of living Medal of Honor Recipients continues to decrease. The non-profit Society preserves their stories and shares their values through Outreach and Education initiatives. By serving, remembering, supporting, and honoring the sacrifice of the Recipients, by sharing the stories and values inherent in them, we understand the responsibility and potential within each one of us to impact the world.

The Medal of Honor Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit established in 1999 to advance the mission and provide a path for financial support of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society.

Today, the Society creates a bond between Recipients while keeping their memories alive, protecting the legacy of the Medal, and promoting the values and ideals upon which our country was founded. It remains the only group chartered by Congress to take on such great responsibilities.

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Congressional Medal of Honor Society and MOHF

Archives

The Society protects and preserves the legacy of the Medal of Honor and the sacrifices made on behalf of us all.

The archives hold amazing stories of the legacy of the Recipients, serving as the memory and research center for

the Medal of Honor, its Recipients, and the Congressional Medal of Honor Society.

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Programs

Character Development Program

The Medal of Honor Character Development Program (CDP) is a free resource which teaches courage,

commitment, integrity, sacrifice, citizenship, and patriotism to students through educationally grounded lessons

developed by teachers for teachers. These six values are embodied in the Medal of Honor and exemplified in the

actions for which it has been awarded.

The entire Medal of Honor CDP is free to educators. The curriculum includes individual and group activities,

worksheets and extended activity suggestions, and resources such as Medal of Honor citations, live and archived

webinars, and an extensive living history collection.

Veterans Outreach Program

The Veterans Outreach Program is on the frontline, targeting the resiliency and wellness challenges of the

veteran and active-duty military communities. This program connects Medal of Honor Recipients with

organizations in the public and private sector which are tackling these issues. While not trained clinicians,

Recipients use their personal experiences to engage through motivation, inspiration, and providing a positive

example.

Statue of the Lone Sailor in Washington, DC

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Recipient Outreach Program

The Recipient Outreach Program continues the Recipients'

service by engaging with public organizations which are

positively impacting their communities, and which value

the characteristics of the Medal of Honor: Courage,

Integrity, Commitment, Sacrifice, Citizenship, and

Patriotism. Recipients carry this message forward as

speakers or participants on the topics of leadership,

character-building, patriotism, legacy, and integrity.

The Medal of Honor Foundation is seeking a Director of Major Gifts to continue to work toward diversifying the Foundation’s donor base. The Director will seek to provide opportunities for investments that move beyond transactional and restricted grants, toward more mission-based partnerships and unrestricted funding. The Director works in strong partnership with the Executive Director of Philanthropy to ensure the successful delivery on all annual fundraising goals to provide for the current and future needs of the Society. Specific responsibilities include:

❖ In partnership with the Executive Director of Philanthropy, inform and execute the annual fundraising strategic plan and successfully reach or exceed the associated annual financial goals and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) associated with the goals.

❖ Evaluate the current donor pool and identify key lapsed donors with whom to re-engage, creating individualized philanthropy plans based on their giving history and interests.

❖ Expand and diversify the Foundation’s pipeline and portfolio of donors and prospects (corporate and individual), with particular emphasis on individual major gifts and Mission Partnerships.

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❖ Manage a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects (corporate and individual). Ensure fundraising success through strategic identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of prospects and donors.

❖ Work collaboratively with the Director of Annual Fund and Stewardship to ensure a donor-centered plan for engagement and recognition of donors.

❖ Support the Board of Directors’ and volunteer engagement in fundraising by providing strategic counsel for cultivation, solicitation, communication, and recognition of donors and prospects.

❖ Cultivate relationships with institutional grant makers in support of the Foundation’s grant writing effort.

❖ Create and implement a planned giving program.

❖ In partnership with organization leadership, advance and grow the internal culture of philanthropy.

❖ Attend relevant Society, Society-related, and Foundation events and be active in relevant community initiatives.

The Opportunity

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The Director of Major Gifts will be an entrepreneurial development professional with a broad range of experience, but with particular expertise in working with high-net-worth individuals. Skilled in working with Board members to expand an organization’s philanthropic footprint, the Director will be a creative problem solver with experience moving donors and volunteers into higher giving brackets. The successful candidate will be excited to join a fast-paced, growing organization and will be enthusiastic about helping other team members accomplish overarching organizational and philanthropic goals when necessary. Specific qualifications include:

Background

❖ At least 5 years of successful fundraising experience in managing high-level donor and prospect relationships.

❖ Experience effectively engaging with and supporting military leaders preferred.

❖ Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required.

Skills & Qualifications

❖ Ability to conceptualize, plan, and implement a programmatic approach to building relationships and securing philanthropic support, including setting ambitious goals, developing strategies for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, and prioritizing activities.

❖ Experience personally cultivating relationships with major donors that have resulted in the successful solicitation of 6-figure gifts or higher.

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❖ Goal-oriented with an energetic and driven approach to fundraising.

❖ Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability and personality to work collaboratively, accept responsibility, and motivate colleagues, volunteers, and donors.

❖ Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with varied audiences, especially high-net-worth donors and volunteers.

❖ Demonstrated ability to be highly collaborative and have a transparent communication style, with a high level of discretion.

❖ Must be self-directed, flexible, creative, able to work independently and perform with poise under pressure, while delivering strong, measurable results.

❖ Ability to be flexible in a changing work environment; supportive of continuous improvement and change.

❖ High proficiency with technology and fluency with Microsoft Suite applications, Google Apps, DonorPerfect software, and other relevant programs.

❖ Demonstrated character and philosophical alignment with the Society and Foundation mission.

❖ Ability to work flexible hours and travel frequently throughout the United States (when safe).

❖ Preferred experience working remotely.

The Candidate

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The Medal of Honor Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all genders with diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, gender identities, military or veteran status, or other status protected by law.

All first-round interviews will take place via telephone/video conference.

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