Below are our current open positions.

Resumes for all positions should be sent to resumes@childfocusnj.org with a cover letter discussing your interest in the specific role.

Benefits for all positions are as follows:

  • Retirement Plan with 3% organization provided match (SIRA)

  • Paid Time Off (First year: 10 Vacation, 10 Sick & 15 Public Holidays, plus week off additional in holiday season, plus your birthday off)

  • Paid family leave (Maternity, Paternity)

  • Training & Development

  • QSEHRA Health Care Plan

  • Flexible schedule

  • Professional development assistance

  • Eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness program

  • Employer paid life insurance

Our Values

We are Resourceful: We think outside the box to create support and solutions for the children we serve. We recognize staff member, volunteer, donor and community member plays an important role in the success of our organization and the children we serve.

We are Respectful: CASA recognizes the role the organization and individual advocates play in the child welfare system as well as in the life of a child and their families. We appreciate individual differences, lifestyle choices and how these differences enhance our organization.

We are Resilient: We strive to operate at the highest efficiency, even in the most significantly complex situations. We seek opportunities to support each other in order to build a stronger community.

We are Responsive: We understand and prioritize the value of being an active listener as an organization and as individual advocates. We ensure that timely communications are a priority in all aspects of the organization.

We value Relationships: Positive working relationships are necessary for the overall success of the organization. We develop relationships that encourage open and honest communication, while showing maturity in managing conflict and trauma.

Now Hiring For:

  • Major Gifts Officer

Major Gifts Officer

Cover letter required to be considered. Address to Executive Director.

Summary:

Child Focus seeks a highly experienced, mission-connected Major Gifts Officer (MGO) to build and steward meaningful philanthropic partnerships that directly advance outcomes for children and families. This role is ideal for a relational fundraiser who sees major gifts as an act of shared purpose — someone who excels at listening, connecting values to impact, and walking alongside donors over time.

The Major Gifts Officer will manage a portfolio of high-capacity donors and prospects, cultivate new relationships, and collaborate closely with executive leadership to secure transformational philanthropic support. This position plays a critical role in strengthening Child Focus’s long-term sustainability and expanding our impact across the communities we serve.


Key Responsibilities:

Donor Relationship Management & Fundraising

  • Manage and grow a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects, with a focus on gifts typically of $10,000+ (or aligned with organizational strategy).

  • Create individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies rooted in donor values and program impact.

  • Meet face-to-face and virtually with donors, engaging them as true partners in Child Focus’s mission.

  • Partner with executive leadership and board members to leverage their potential impact on donor strategy, solicitations, and organizational stewardship,

Strategy & Growth

  • Identify, qualify, and cultivate new major gift prospects through research, referrals, and mission-aligned engagement.

  • Contribute to the development and execution of a comprehensive major gifts strategy aligned with organizational priorities and equity commitments.

  • Collaborate with program staff to translate impact into compelling donor narratives and funding opportunities.

  • Support campaign planning and special initiatives as the organization grows.

Stewardship & Systems

  • Ensure timely, thoughtful stewardship that reflects donor intent and demonstrates meaningful impact.

  • Maintain accurate records and reports in the donor database/CRM.

  • Track progress toward revenue goals and adjust strategies as needed.

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive experience in major gifts fundraising, philanthropy, or related development roles.

  • Demonstrated success in securing and stewarding significant philanthropic gifts.

  • Deep alignment with Child Focus’s mission and a commitment to equity and child well-being.

  • Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.

  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with leadership, board members, and colleagues.

  • Adept at navigating complex, emotionally grounded mission work with professionalism and empathy.

Preferred

  • Experience with fundraising in child welfare, advocacy, social services, or justice-related nonprofits.

  • Familiarity with foster care programs or court-involved systems.

  • Experience working with boards and senior leadership in donor cultivation.

  • Knowledge of New Jersey’s philanthropic landscape.

Compensation & Benefits:

  • A mission-driven, values-centered workplace where relationships matter.

  • The opportunity to help shape and grow a major gifts program with real impact.

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Child Focus, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a merit-based hiring and employment process. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

All employment decisions — including recruitment, hiring, promotions, compensation, benefits, training, termination, and other terms and conditions of employment — are made based on individual qualifications, merit, performance, and business needs.

Child Focus, Inc. complies with all relevant federal statutes enforced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and all other applicable equal employment laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Operations Manager at Pam@childfocusnj.org so that we may work with you to meet your needs.