Mid-Level Gift Officer

Archdiocese of Detroit; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization focused on community support is seeking a Mid-Level Gift Officer to cultivate and manage donor relationships. This vital role involves soliciting donations, updating donor databases, and communicating effectively to enhance financial partnerships. The successful candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills and demonstrate integrity and time management. Join a passionate team that is committed to making a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates strong relational skills.
• Communicates at an advanced level, orally and in writing.
• Exhibits a high level of integrity.

Responsibilities

• Cultivates donor relationships and manages a caseload of 400-600 donors.
• Solicits and closes gifts from mid-level donors.
• Updates the database with donor information and call notes.

Skills

Advanced communication

Strong phone skills

Relational skills

Time management

Integrity

Education

2 years of non-profit development experience

Tools

Donor databases

Job description

Job Overview
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Detroit (SVdPD) exists to build a more equitable and compassionate world through meaningful personal relationships, providing whatever is needed to help our neighbors in need get back on their feet and on a path towards self-sufficiency. Our programs provide support ranging from utility, housing and food assistance to education and mentorship programs. The Society also operates a network of thrift stores, two camps, food depots and a nutritional center. We are passionate about systemic change and helping neighbors throughout Metro-Detroit break out of poverty. The role of the Mid-Level Gift Officer is to serve a caseload of donors by initiating, building and maintaining dynamic, reciprocal relationships with individuals, couples, and families who partner financially with SVdP.

· Cultivate donor relationships by updating, appreciating, and asking mid-level donors to deepen their financial partnership.

· Solicits and closes gifts from mid-level donors.

· Executes strategy through phone, email, and USPS communication.

· Updates the database with call notes and new information about donors.

· Learn about programs and projects and effectively communicate the mission to donors.

· Conducts oneself in a professional, friendly and truthful manner to donors.

· Researches, identifies, and promotes hand-off of high capacity donors to the appropriate MGO.

· Manages a caseload capacity of 400 – 600 donors.

· Meets with a Veritus manager on a weekly basis for accountability and to discuss strategy and moves.

Education and Experience

· 2 years of Non-Profit development experience

Qualifications

· Communicates at an advanced level, oral and written.

· Strong phone skills – warm tone, good speaking cadence, clear and articulate speech.

· Has a curious mind.

· Demonstrates a strong donor service attitude.

· Participates as a team player.

· Demonstrates strong relational skills.

· Uses interpersonal skills demonstrating tact, patience, and courtesy.

· Knowledgeable about donor databases.

· Exhibits strong time management skills and completes tasks on time.

· Handle tasks independently and is a self-starter.

· Exhibits a high level of integrity.

For any questions, please contact Gabby Hornak at [e-mail].