Development Officer

Schedule: Full Time | Day Shift

• Grow the fundraising program through the solicitation of gifts and management of an individual and/or institutional prospect portfolio. Meet fiscal year monetary goals.
• Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement a formal plan to engage prospects in the Moves Management cycle through identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Coordinate with data and research teams to identify prospects. Refine the prospect list throughout the year based on qualifications.
• Collaborate with the foundation department leadership and the communications team to develop custom solicitation materials, grants, impact reports, and donor communications.
• Implement tracking systems to manage and refine the donor pipeline and engagement throughout the fiscal year.
• Education:
• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. 2 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
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