Development Officer - Indianapolis, United States - INvets
Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION
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Position: Development Officer
Department: Development + Advancement
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Direct Reports: N/A
Status: Exempt
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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Development Officer will serve as a primary liaison connecting the work of INvets to the organization's primary stakeholders. This is a dynamic position with a hybrid focus celebrating donor engagement while prospecting new donors and potential partners. In close collaboration with the senior leadership team, this position will assist in creating and managing the organization's Advancement Plan to broaden the organization's donor base to increase financial support.
This position exists to create and implement overall growth strategies for all fundraising activities, including individual donations, foundation relations, government support, special events, and other sources of philanthropic support for INvets.
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF THE POSITION:
Strategic Administration:
⮚ Commitment to the organization's core values and guiding principles set by the CEO and Board.
⮚ Work closely with the CEO on short- and long-term advancement planning and evaluation of advancement goals focused on sustainable annual and major gift philanthropic revenue growth to support interim and long-range financial goals set and approved by the Board of Directors.
⮚ Support the Advancement Committee within the Board of Directors.
⮚ Oversee, monitor, and analyze reporting of metrics and outcomes for fundraising and community engagement activities and goals.
⮚ Work closely with the CEO on the design and implementation of comprehensive fundraising campaigns, partner engagement, and funder solicitation.
Advancement / Donor Engagement:
⮚ Maintains an active portfolio of 75 to 100 donors and prospects and donors to cultivate potential contributions, designs and develops solicitation strategies, identifies gift opportunities that match donor interests, and personally solicits and closes gifts and continually stewards donors.
⮚ Work with INvets team members, staff, and volunteers to identify interests, affiliations, and capacity of prospects.
⮚ Design and implement a donor identification and cultivation strategies for all gifts with a focus on recurring giving.
⮚ Oversee and ensure deliberate tracking and follow up using INvets CRM, Salesforce, and other accounting measures.
⮚ Develop and implement a stewardship program designed to strengthen relationships with community stakeholders and sustain mutually beneficial relationships.
⮚ Prepares accurate and compelling written proposals.
⮚ Develop special events strategies and implementations aligned with Advancement Plan.
⮚ Coordinate and engage the Advancement Committee and Board of Directors in special event plan implementation.
Required Skills and Abilities:
⮚ Proven achievements in revenue generation.
⮚ Demonstrated understanding of planned giving strategies, regulations, and gift instruments.
⮚ Ability to engage and coordinate effectively with Board and staff level teams.
⮚ Excellent oral and written communication skills.
⮚ Must be a team player.
⮚ Adherence to confidentiality policies.
⮚ Ability to manage diverse and challenging tasks and competing priorities.
⮚ Possess a high degree of computer literacy.
Education and Experience:
⮚ Bachelor's degree with foundation in business, marketing, public relations, marketing, or related field.
⮚ A minimum of five years of successful fundraising experience with three years managing multiple revenue streams.
⮚ Writing Sample required
⮚ Strong oral and written communication skills
⮚ The salary for this position is commensurate with experience.
Physical Requirements:
⮚ Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
⮚ Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
⮚ INvets is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.
Application Procedures:
⮚ Qualified candidates should submit a resume along with desired salary requirements and a statement on why you would be a good fit for this position.
⮚ Submit all information to