Annual Giving Officer - Donor Engagement

Cox-Science-Center-and-Aquariu; West Palm Beach (FL); In loco; USD 75.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Cox Science Center & Aquarium in West Palm Beach, FL is seeking a Development Officer - Annual Giving to lead the Center's Annual Fund, expand the donor base, and secure support for annual operations.

The role focuses on donor outreach, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and renewal, building a robust pipeline of supporters and managing a leadership annual giving society in collaboration with senior leadership and volunteers.

Competenze

• Proven experience in nonprofit fundraising, annual giving, development, or campaign management.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate relationships and solicit philanthropic support from individuals and/or corporations.
• Experience using donor databases to manage relationships, segment outreach, and track fundraising performance.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate the Center’s mission and fundraising priorities effectively.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Mansioni

• Identify and cultivate prospective individual and corporate donors, maintaining a pipeline that supports donor acquisition, renewal, retention, and increased annual giving to create a significant and sustainable source of contributed revenue.
• Solicit individuals and corporations for Annual Fund support through personal outreach, face-to-face meetings, phone calls, and tailored communications, coordinating donor outreach with Development colleagues.
• Engage and steward existing donors to deepen their connection to the Cox Science Center & Aquarium, strengthen retention, and identify opportunities for increased giving.
• Represent and promote the Center’s mission and fundraising priorities in the community, including attending appropriate events and conducting timely donor follow-up.
• Develop and implement an annual giving calendar, including targeted appeals and outreach campaigns, in coordination with Development and Marketing staff.
• Partner with the Director of Development to establish annual revenue, donor acquisition, and retention goals and develop and manage the Annual Fund budget.
• Manage an assigned portfolio of donors and prospects, maintaining individualized relationship plans and coordinating with the Director of Development on opportunities for increased annual, capital, or endowment support.
• Lead the launch and ongoing management of a new annual fund leadership society, developing strategies to grow membership and annual philanthropic support.
• Recruit, renew, and upgrade Society members through personalized cultivation and solicitation.
• Maintain a year-round calendar of individual outreach, stewardship, renewal reminders, and engagement opportunities.
• Develop and deliver member benefits and recognition in collaboration with the Director of Development and relevant departments.
• Create mission-focused experiences with Education, Aquarium, and Exhibitions staff, such as behind-the-scenes visits, program previews, and conversations with CSCA leadership.
• Plan and oversee Society cultivation and recognition gatherings, coordinating event logistics with Events staff and leading member outreach and follow-up.

Conoscenze

Fundraising experience

Annual giving

Donor cultivation

Donor stewardship

Prospect research

Communication skills

Descrizione del lavoro

Cox Science Center & Aquarium in West Palm Beach, FL is seeking a Development Officer - Annual Giving to lead the Center's Annual Fund, expand the donor base, and secure support for annual operations.

The role focuses on donor outreach, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and renewal, building a robust pipeline of supporters and managing a leadership annual giving society in collaboration with senior leadership and volunteers.