Philanthropy Specialist - Traverse City, United States - Goodwill Industries of Northern Michigan

Description

Job Details

Job Location:
Campus Administrative Offices - TRAVERSE CITY, MI


Position Type:
Full Time


Salary Range:
$ $26.92 Hourly


Job Shift:
Day

Description

As a workflow dynamo, you manage the day-to-day operations of our philanthropy department with a passion for process management. Details thrill you, so the intricacies of gift reports, donor prospecting, and research spark profound joy.

Adaptability is your superpower, so you pivot with ease, but keep your sights set on the priorities that kickstart generosity and move our mission forward.

Essential Functions:

• Generating accurate gift data and philanthropy records and reports.
• Planning, scheduling, implementing, and following up on meetings, events, asks, updates, and reports.
• Researching donor prospects and grant opportunities.
• Leading preparation and submission of grants, reports, and donor packets.
• Leading gift receipting and stewardship efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the mission and vision of Goodwill Industries of Northern Michigan.
• Supporting staff, Board members, and volunteers in carrying out donor stewardship and engagement activities
• Leading data entry protocol for donations of all kinds.
• Keeping accurate and up-to-date donor records.
• Maintaining confidentiality and security of all donor information.
• Leading the planning and execution of donor events, including stewardship and cultivation events.
• Developing and maintaining constructive, professional, cooperative working relationships with employees, donors, volunteers, clients, community stakeholders.
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice, embracing people with cultural, ethnic, and gender differences, individuals experiencing homelessness, and persons with visible and non-visible disabilities.
• Taking on other duties as assigned.

Education, Licenses, Certifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Prior experience working in data management or development preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Commitment to the mission and values of Goodwill Northern Michigan.
• Good judgment and ability to make independent decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creative and strategic thinking with strong organizational, conceptual, and analytical skills.
• Extraordinary attention to detail and ability to maintain up-to-date and accurate records in a sophisticated relational database.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office and multiple communications applications.
• Ability to oversee multiple projects and follow up with precision.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to work in a well-lit office environment.
• Routinely sitting, standing, walking throughout the workday.
• Routinely bending, stooping, and stretching throughout the day.
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• This position may occasionally require routine local travel and the ability to work a flexible schedule including early morning, evening, and weekend hours.

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