Donor Relations Officer - Houston, United States - DePelchin Children's Center

DePelchin Children's Center

Verified Company

Houston, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Position:
Donor Relations Officer

Classification:
Full-time, Exempt

Reports to:
Director, Donor Relations

Location:
Houston, TX

Benefits:
Robust benefits package, Generous PTO, Matching Retirement

Position Description:

The Donor Relations Officer is responsible for the development and implementation of strategies related to the identification, qualification, engagement, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gift level donors.

The Donor Relations Officer will manage a portfolio of donors and prospects, including individuals, foundations and corporations, with an emphasis on securing major gifts from individual donors.

The Donor Relations Officer is also responsible for meeting annual revenue targets and will work directly with the Director, Donor Relations to execute and achieve comprehensive major gift strategies that meet established financial goals.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required.
Three (3) years' experience in fundraising.
Knowledge of general office equipment and software, including use of personal computers, smart phones, printers, and Microsoft Office Suite software (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with constituent relationship management (CRM) database.

Work Conditions:

Environment: Hybrid
Office, Community
Range of Schedule: Mon
Fri, 7:00 am to 8:00 pm, Occasional nights or weekends.
Travel: Frequent, Local (Must have reliable transportation, valid Texas Driver License and Auto Insurance)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of Fundraising practices.
Persuasive, clear, and strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to stay organized while executing multiple projects.
Ability to network effectively and cooperatively with diverse populations.
Ability to perform effectively in public speaking and presenting to groups.
Proven ability to build relationships with supporters that result in financial support.
Ability to carry out duties in a manner that promotes good teamwork between all departmental and agency staff and supports the agency and development philosophy, policies, and procedures.
Exceptional interpersonal skills.
Goal oriented.

DePelchin is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace.
DePelchin Children's Center supports and sustains children and the families who care for them. We provide comprehensive services focused on ensuring all children are part of safe, caring homes.

We deploy evidence-based practices and strategies to prevent maltreatment, preserve healthy families, and bring healing to children who have experienced trauma by enhancing their physical health and mental well-being.

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