Gift Officer

Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health; Town of Lenox (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in wellness and fitness is seeking a passionate Gift Officer to manage donor relationships and drive fundraising initiatives. This role is pivotal in enhancing community engagement and supporting impactful programs. The Gift Officer will work closely with the Director of Development and collaborate with various teams to cultivate relationships, solicit contributions, and ensure donor satisfaction. If you are a motivated individual with a knack for building relationships and a desire to contribute to meaningful social change, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow your philanthropic leadership skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in sales or fundraising.
• Demonstrates impeccable integrity and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of individual donors to meet annual fundraising goals.
• Collaborate with internal teams for donor outreach.

Skills

Fundraising

Relationship Building

Communication Skills

Sales Skills

Financial Literacy

Adaptability

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Raiser's Edge NXT

Job description

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Reporting to the Director of Development, the Gift Officer manages a portfolio of individual donors (personal gifts, donor-advised funds, and family foundations). This role is responsible for the full donor cycle: identifying prospects, cultivating relationships, soliciting contributions, and providing ongoing stewardship. Working collaboratively with the CEO and development team, the Gift Officer will retain existing donors, recapture lapsed supporters, and attract new philanthropy to advance Kripalu's mission. This position plays a key role in Kripalu's expanding partnerships throughout the Berkshires and beyond, with special focus on engaging diverse communities and supporting social change initiatives. We seek a motivated individual eager to develop philanthropic leadership skills while contributing to our most impactful programs. Please submit a resume and cover letter explaining your interest and relevant qualifications.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manage a portfolio of individual donors to meet annual fundraising goals.
• Articulate and promote Kripalu’s expanding Impact programming and scholarship initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure appropriate outreach and engagement with donors.
• Stay informed about evolving fundraising practices, contributing innovative ideas to enhance existing initiatives.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strong ethics, integrity, and self-awareness aligned with Kripalu’s organizational values.
• Ability to build effective relationships, understand customer expectations, and propose mutually beneficial solutions.
• Strong writing, presentation, and financial literacy skills, with the ability to make informed decisions.
• Adaptability and quick learning, applying new insights to achieve success.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and writing skills, both internally and externally, to lead and inspire others in alignment with Kripalu’s vision.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in sales or fundraising, with demonstrated success in building one-on-one relationships and maintaining productive internal and external partnerships.
• Demonstrates impeccable integrity, sound judgment, and appropriate discretion with a professional demeanor that builds trust among leadership, donors, staff, government officials, and organizational partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and OneDrive.
• Experience with donor database management; Raiser's Edge NXT experience preferred.

SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services

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