Fundraising officer job description
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Fundraising officer requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in fundraising officer job postings.
Sample fundraising officer requirements
- Bachelor's degree in fundraising, marketing, communications, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in fundraising or related field.
- Proven track record in fundraising and donor relations.
- Familiarity with fundraising software, CRMs, and other related technologies.
- Knowledge of donor cultivation and stewardship.
Sample required fundraising officer soft skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
- Creative and flexible problem-solving skills.
Fundraising officer job description example 1
Avow fundraising officer job description
The Senior Gifts Officer will identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift prospects and donors in support of the overall annual and long-term fundraising goals of the organization. The major gifts officer will be well organized and have exceptional writing and inter-personal skills.
? Conduct all foundation business in an ethical and respectful manner in adherence with the Compliance and Ethics Program.
? Manage a portfolio of approximately 120 major gift prospects.
? Implement a comprehensive donor development plan for assigned constituents.
? Identify major gift prospects, identify areas of interest and prepare proposals to secure funding.
? Review prospect research (including private foundation 990 tax returns) and develop prospecting strategies, matching prospects to funding opportunities.
? Cultivate, solicit, and steward assigned constituents.
? Document constituent activities in Raiser's Edge NXT, monitor timeliness of gift entry and donor acknowledgement.
? Support strategic planning efforts, events, and giving initiatives of the team.
? Participate in budget planning, review, and accounting.
? Contribute content to newsletters, electronic correspondence and other mass communications as requested.
? Participate in continuing education opportunities and industry associations that will promote the Avow brand and/or develop fundraising expertise.
? Perform other duties as assigned.
Computer Skills:
Knowledge of basic typing skills, data entry and word processing software.
Familiarity in database software (preference given to Raiser's Edge NXT) and general knowledge of Outlook and Microsoft office products is required.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree required.
Minimum of 5 years fundraising/development experience.
CFRE preferred.
Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to effectively present information to management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Strong written and personal communication skills required.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid Florida driver's license.
CFRE preferred.
Physical Demands: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
The employee must be willing to provide own transportation to travel/drive to any location in Collier County.
Work Environment: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
? Conduct all foundation business in an ethical and respectful manner in adherence with the Compliance and Ethics Program.
? Manage a portfolio of approximately 120 major gift prospects.
? Implement a comprehensive donor development plan for assigned constituents.
? Identify major gift prospects, identify areas of interest and prepare proposals to secure funding.
? Review prospect research (including private foundation 990 tax returns) and develop prospecting strategies, matching prospects to funding opportunities.
? Cultivate, solicit, and steward assigned constituents.
? Document constituent activities in Raiser's Edge NXT, monitor timeliness of gift entry and donor acknowledgement.
? Support strategic planning efforts, events, and giving initiatives of the team.
? Participate in budget planning, review, and accounting.
? Contribute content to newsletters, electronic correspondence and other mass communications as requested.
? Participate in continuing education opportunities and industry associations that will promote the Avow brand and/or develop fundraising expertise.
? Perform other duties as assigned.
Computer Skills:
Knowledge of basic typing skills, data entry and word processing software.
Familiarity in database software (preference given to Raiser's Edge NXT) and general knowledge of Outlook and Microsoft office products is required.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree required.
Minimum of 5 years fundraising/development experience.
CFRE preferred.
Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to effectively present information to management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Strong written and personal communication skills required.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid Florida driver's license.
CFRE preferred.
Physical Demands: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
The employee must be willing to provide own transportation to travel/drive to any location in Collier County.
Work Environment: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024