Development Officer: Donor Growth & Corporate Partnerships

Make-A-Wish Mid-South; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Full benefits package

401k with match

Job summary

Make-A-Wish Mid-South is seeking a Development Officer in Memphis, TN. The role focuses on fundraising from corporate and individual donors, using moves management and stewardship to reach revenue targets.

You will develop strategies for corporate giving programs, manage relationships with donors and foundations, and collaborate with Make-A-Wish America partnerships at a local level. Evening/weekend events and travel are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communication, marketing, non-profit management or similar field.
• Minimum of 3 years fundraising or related experience.
• Proven ability to present and manage relationships with senior leadership.
• Ability to build long-term relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable speaking to groups.
• Demonstrated understanding of Memphis community and willingness to travel regionally.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Salesforce or CRM experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies to cultivate, upgrade and acquire corporate giving.
• Act as liaison for local Make-A-Wish America corporate partnerships; relay information to Arkansas staff.
• Support event sponsorship prospect identification.
• Develop and manage donor relationships to encourage renewal and increased support.
• Identify new revenue opportunities and advance donor relationships.
• Create and execute donor cultivation and stewardship strategies for individuals and corporations.
• Represent the chapter at speaking engagements and presentations to groups.
• Attend fundraising events; evening/weekend work and travel as required.
• Participate in bi-weekly Development Department meetings and with the VP of Development.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Public speaking

Relationship building

Stakeholder mgmt

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce CRM

Job description

Make-A-Wish Mid-South is seeking a Development Officer in Memphis, TN. The role focuses on fundraising from corporate and individual donors, using moves management and stewardship to reach revenue targets.

You will develop strategies for corporate giving programs, manage relationships with donors and foundations, and collaborate with Make-A-Wish America partnerships at a local level. Evening/weekend events and travel are expected.