Development Officer, Corporate Relations
- Employer
- Catholic Charities
- Location
- California, United States
- Salary
- $90,000.00 - $90,000.00
- Closing date
- Aug 28, 2021
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Corporate and Foundation Relations
- Fields
- Social Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Catholic Charities is one of the largest, most comprehensive
human services agencies in Northern California, reaching more than
32,000 individuals a year in San Francisco, San Mateo, and Marin
counties. We tackle some of the most pressing challenges in our
community – homelessness, generational poverty, inequality, aging
in isolation, HIV-AIDS, and immigration to name a few – with
determination, expertise, and collaborative problem-solving with
those we serve. As an integral part of our communities, we work to
keep our neighborhoods diverse, productive, safe, and healthy
through our more than 30 programs, comprehensive services, and
social justice advocacy. We bolster our neighbors – single mothers,
adults and families experiencing homelessness, adults with
disabilities, seniors, children and youth, people living with
HIV/AIDS, and immigrants – when they need help, solutions, and
hope. We are compassionate caregivers, ardent advocates, and
champions of those in need. If you are eager to have a substantive
impact on the lives of others and the health of our community,
apply here. Join us as we change lives.
JOB SUMMARY: The position is responsible for the identification,
cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of corporate prospects,
including new prospective donors. The Corporate Relations Officer
will develop and implement strategic moves for achieving specific
goals. The position reports to the Chief Philanthropy Officer and
works collaboratively with the CEO, Board Members and other senior
staff.
- Solicits corporate philanthropic, marketing and technical support for Catholic Charities of SF/SM and Marin.
- Develops and implements strategies for identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of a significant portfolio of corporate prospects and donors.
- Manages a portfolio of a minimum of 80 corporate prospects contributing toward meeting an annual team goal with anticipated growth and significant discovery.
- Works closely with the Prospect Research and Management Director.
- Develops effective Cause Marketing campaigns.
- Solicits layered corporate partnerships that include philanthropic gifts, event sponsorship, gifts in kind, volunteerism and marketing support.
- Uses our Raiser Edge database to fulfill reporting and database requirements.
- Works collaboratively with and in support of volunteers, other Development staff, and agency leadership to cultivate and solicit donors for agency priorities.
- Promotes a collegial atmosphere within the Development department, working cooperatively with all fundraising staff to help them and the department to meet their overall financial goals.
- Experience working with fundraising metrics.
- Will engage and work closely with the CEO of Catholic Charities and Board Members when appropriate.
- Works with the Grants and Contracts team to create new corporate grants and supports reporting.
- Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements
listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
Education &
Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in business, communications, or related field required.
- Minimum 5 years development and or sales experience.
- Preferred demonstrable Corporate Giving experience
- A track record of building long-term relationships with corporate donors.
Knowledge, Skills &
Abilities:
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, listening, writing and communication skills.
- Personal intellectual skills to articulate organizational needs to various constituencies.
- Knowledge of fundraising principles and practices.
- Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in cross-cultural situations.
Council on Accreditation (COA) roles
- Is responsible for accurate and timely data entry that aids Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) reporting and case record reviews.
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 accommodation may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
- Frequent bending, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, twisting, and walking.
- Frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling.
- Frequent repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
- Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and extensive reading.
- Driving is required for this position.
If driving a car is required for the position, incumbent must have
a valid California driver's license and be able to provide proof of
DMV record and personal insurance (if
required.)
The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate in accordance with a typical office environment
- Occasionally exposed to perfume or scents in personal care products used by employees and visitors
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are
intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not
to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,
duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All
personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal
responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
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