Development Officer

thehivecareers.co; New Jersey; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in New Jersey is seeking an experienced professional for the role of Major Gifts Officer. This position focuses on managing relationships with major donors and building a robust gift program. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree and have at least four years of experience in nonprofit development. Strong communication and project management skills are essential, along with proficiency in CRM systems and social media platforms. This role offers the opportunity to play a vital part in the organization's growth and mission achievement.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in nonprofit development role required.
• Must have strong project management skills.
• Experience with social media platforms is essential.

Responsibilities

• Build major gift program and manage donor relationships.
• Implement annual development programs and cultivate major donors.
• Assist with production of cultivation events for donors.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

CRM experience

Donor engagement strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

MailChimp

CRM systems (e.g., Neon)

Job description

Assist with the identification and cultivation of a growing donor database, conducting prospect research and developing tailored engagement plans. Manage a portfolio of mid-level donors $1K-$10K and ensure they receive proper cultivation and stewardship. Target and build major donors at the $10K-$25K level, partnering with the Executive Director on logistics, materials, and communications.

Play a vital role in the implementation of a robust annual development program, including the preparation of segmented mailing lists for giving appeals and direct solicitations.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Build Major Gift Program as set out by our Development Plan.
2. Assist with the production and logistics of regional cultivation events.
3. Ensure CRM is optimized for contact tracking, lead generation and reporting.
4. Enhance email communication with engaged donors.
5. Manage contact tracking and lead generation in the CRM.
6. Develop donor correspondence and fundraising materials, including letters, individualized communications, and proposals (as needed).
7. Support the development of donor stewardship materials, including annual reports, impact reports, and newsletters.
8. Assist with donor information management, updating donor records in partnership with the entire team.
9. Qualify and rate top prospects; use prospect tracker to build plan; implement prospect tracker with top prospects.
10. Develop a portfolio based on prospect qualification.
11. Create a balanced portfolio mix; assign, evaluate and set goals for portfolio.
12. Deploy strategies to ensure active portfolios.
13. Implement moves management strategy (migrate major donors).
14. Initiate donor engagement before and after fundraising events.
15. Create a donor communication calendar; enhance email communication with donors.
16. Develop personal cultivation and stewardship plans for donors and prospects in portfolios and call, email and arrange meetings accordingly (involve ED when relevant).

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in a nonprofit development role.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Experience using various communication platforms including MailChimp, Facebook, Instagram.
• Experience utilizing the CRM Neon or experience with other nonprofit CRM systems.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• A high degree of resourcefulness and initiative.
• A deep commitment to the mission and values of our organization