Philanthropy Officer, Nationwide

Recruiting from areas: CA, WA, TX, GA, FL, NJ, IL, NY, DMV

World Food Program USA, a nonprofit organization based in Washington, DC, proudly supports the mission of the United Nations World Food Programme by mobilizing American policymakers, businesses and individuals to advance the global movement to end hunger. Our leadership and support help to bolster an enduring American legacy of feeding families in need around the world.

OVERALL POSITION DESCRIPTION: World Food Program USA (WFP USA) seeks a Philanthropy Officer to support a growing portfolio of donors and prospects capable of giving annual mid-level ($1,000-$9,999) gifts and/or planned gifts to support the organization’s operations. The Philanthropy Officer will be a critical part of WFP USA’s holistic mid-level donor program and complement our existing direct mail and digital fundraising efforts. Reporting to the Director of Philanthropy, the Philanthropy Officer will help implement engagement strategies for acquiring, renewing, and upgrading mid-level donors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Donor Relationship Management

• Build meaningful relationships between donors and WFP USA to serve both the donor’s philanthropic goals and the organization’s mission
• Manage and engage portfolio of mid-level donors and prospects in the United States through phone calls, personalized emails, ongoing contact and other communications
• Serve as primary contact for incoming calls and email requests from mid-level donors
• Commit to a donor-centric framework that honors the donor journey from first to ultimate gift, and the many ways donors engage with and support WFP USA
• Collaborate with colleagues in Development Support on donor research and stewardship

Donor Strategy

• Participate in the creation and implementation of strategies to expand our mid-level donor base
• Help develop and execute cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for mid-level donors with a focus on donor acquisition, retention, upgraded gifts and planned gifts
• Collaborate with colleagues on mail and digital strategies for mid-level donor appeals and communications, including messaging and donor segmentation
• Qualify donors from the mid-level program to move to major gifts. Work alongside the major gifts team to facilitate a smooth transition to major gifts for qualified donors.
• Draft and/or edit correspondence and fundraising material, including funding proposals, impact reports, briefing memos, talking points, letters, and emails

Donor Events & Engagement

• Plan, execute and/or support cultivation and stewardship opportunities for mid-level donors and prospective donors, including events and surveys, as appropriate

Donor Records Management

• Maintain accurate records of donor data and interactions through regular upkeep in Salesforce

Other

• Become knowledgeable about WFP USA’s program areas and priorities
• Undertake special projects and other responsibilities as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• Passion for our shared vision of creating a world with zero hunger preferred
• Experience in fundraising, stewardship or donor support (3-5 years preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to meet goals
• Basic knowledge of prospect screening and research tools
• Demonstrated ability to act quickly and effectively while juggling multiple projects, responsibilities, and tasks
• Excellent relationship building skills and donor focus
• Must have an entrepreneurial and proactive mindset with the ability to work under remote supervision
• Must have a team player and collaboration mentality
• Ability to manage confidential information and observe donor privacy protocols
• Experience with a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, Salesforce preferred

• Current driver’s license (preferred)

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a resume and cover letter to the link provided. No phone calls or agencies, please.

World Food Program USA is a nonprofit organization. This is a full-time position that offers a competitive salary and outstanding benefits. WFP USA is an equal opportunity employer.