Development Officer (Major Gifts)

Kiwanis International is a global community of clubs, members and partners dedicated to improving the lives of children one community at a time.  Kiwanis International offers an exceptional employment package to ensure our employees can take care of themselves and their family. Kiwanis benefits are available at affordable rates which allow all our employees to provide medical, dental, vison and prescription coverage to all family members. We offer a 401K with a Company match to help employees save for their future. Employees accrue (3) weeks' vacation in the first year of employment, (7) paid holidays and a paid winter holiday from December 25-31 and encourage our teams to take time off from work.  We have an on-the-spot recognition program, annual reviews, wellness and employee assistance program, a wide variety of employee activities and much more! We offer flexible work hours, a 7.5-hour workday and remote work options. Come join a team with the mission to helps kids around the world.     This position joins a team of dedicated fundraising professionals actively developing a new Major Gifts program with the goal of increasing the impact of our donors. Through teamwork and travel to specific areas of the U.S., this position will help donors better understand how their gift to the Kiwanis Children’s Fund extends and amplifies their impact on children around the globe.     The development officer is a highly professional fundraising position that will work as a part of the Kiwanis Children’s Fund fundraising team and support designated areas and their volunteers in the U.S. and abroad. He or she will work closely with the director of development and other Children’s Fund staff in the development of fundraising strategies and activities, in securing annual and major gifts, achieving stated team fundraising goals, and in strengthening and supporting all active campaigns.   Competitive Nonprofit organization salary - starting range $50,000 to $53,000 based on years of experience and education.   Full job description available at "apply" link.