The Philanthropy Officer is an exciting opportunity to expand a robust major gift program focusing on major and planned gifts to further Food & Friends' mission and vision. This position will research, identify, develop and strengthen relationships between Food & Friends and targeted donors who are able to give a major gift ($10,000+) to annual operations. The Philanthropy Officer will:
- Build a portfolio of 125-150 donors by identifying, researching, and qualifying prospects;
- Maintain an active schedule of "moves management" to cultivate, solicit, and steward donors through a variety of means including personal meetings, phone calls, email, written communications, cold calls, networking, tours, and events;
- Create and implement thoughtful individual solicitation strategies incorporating blended gifts (annual/capital; annual/capital/planned, etc.) and/or deferred and varied giving options (stock, retirement plans, charitable remainder trusts, etc.) to help donors make their most meaningful gift;
- Develop briefing memos, proposals, stewardship materials, and other written collateral to cultivate, steward, and acknowledge donors;
- Collaborate with other development staff regarding donor pipeline and strategy and to qualify/disqualify donors for the optimal giving channels; and
- Routinely work in Raiser's Edge to enter donor notes and profile updates and produce reports.
Must be willing to work onsite in a traditional office environment.
The successful candidate will have a BA/BS and six years of experience, including at least four years of experience raising gifts of $10,000+. Must have experience with donor research, successful donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Excellent oral and written communication skills a must, as are strong computer and database skills. Requires driver's license and good driving record. Offer of employment contingent upon a background check and pre-employment drug test.
The Philanthropy Officer position pays a salary in the range of $100,000 to $110,000. Benefits include medical, dental, disability, retirement plan, paid maternity/paternity leave, weekly short Fridays, and three weeks of paid leave for new hires. Food & Friends is Metro accessible.
To apply, please submit cover letter, resume, and salary requirements.
