Director of Individual Giving
- Employer
- Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center
- Location
- Minnesota, United States
- Salary
- $55,000.00 - $60,000.00
- Closing date
- Dec 1, 2022
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Capital Campaigns, Donor Relations, Fundraising Administration, Major Gifts, Planned Giving, Prospect Research, Special Events
- Fields
- Education, Environment, Youth
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Opportunity
Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center is seeking a dynamic, results-oriented fundraising professional to fill the newly created position of Director of Individual Giving. This person will have the unique opportunity of joining Eagle Bluff’s growing Advancement team as the organization builds on the success of its 40+ year history of environmental education and experiential programs.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Individual Giving will employ best practices and industry knowledge to broaden and deepen Eagle Bluff’s base of individual support: growing our annual fund by developing and implementing proven strategies; creating and implementing planned, legacy, and leadership giving societies; and deepening our relationships with individuals by maintaining a personal portfolio of donors.
The Director of Individual Giving will be a key member of Eagle Bluff’s Advancement team which also includes the Executive Director and the Marketing Director. Collectively, this group shapes and implements Eagle Bluff’s development initiatives—with additional support provided by its Board of Directors.
This position has the option for a hybrid work model which can include working from home for a portion of the week and onsite at Eagle Bluff in Lanesboro, MN. Within this flexible approach, we anticipate the person in this position will work onsite on average 1-2 days a week.
Essential Functions:
- Oversee annual fund initiatives.
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As a member of the Advancement team,
design and implement an annual development plan; establish
fundraising goals for the organization including specific
objectives and strategies for growing individual giving.
Implement an annual work plan to
achieve individual-giving goals, including:
- New and existing donor engagement strategies to increase funding from current and lapsed donors, with a keen focus on moving donors up the giving ladder.
- Build and manage relationships with prospects and donors through personalized cultivation and outreach efforts including in-person meetings, event invitations, and regular communication and acquisition/stewardship efforts.
- Identify and create cultivation strategies for top prospects; implement these strategies in conjunction with the Executive Director and Board of Directors.
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In conjunction with the Marketing
Director:
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Design and implement a streamlined
digital communications program, incorporating key development
strategies and messages.
Create and manage direct mail and
fundraising campaigns.
Coordinate regular donor
communications, including but not limited to quarterly donor
newsletters, email and digital correspondence, annual reports, and
gift acknowledgments.
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Evaluate and, as appropriate, adjust
fundraising activities on an ongoing basis.
- Plan and implement special events.
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In conjunction with the Advancement
team, increase donor engagement and cultivation through regular
events (annual fundraising banquet, donor appreciation gatherings,
etc.)
Work with internal departments and
external vendors to create successful events; train and supervise
event staff and volunteers.
Oversee the design and implementation
of an annual fundraising banquet:
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Co-lead (with the Advancement team) a
banquet committee made up of board, staff, and community
members.
Coordinate securing live and/or
silent auction items, selling tickets, and other event fundraising
activities.
Manage volunteers and act as the lead
for the banquet.
- Support and advance the organization’s comprehensive advancement initiatives.
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Develop an understanding of Eagle
Bluff’s programs, initiatives, and needs.
Co-chair the Board Advancement
Committee and other committees as needed.
Maintain an active presence in the
community via attending chamber of commerce events, networking
activities and mixers, civic organizations, and other opportunities
to engage with current and prospective donors.
As applicable, work together with
Board committees and consultants to manage capital or other special
fundraising campaigns.
Provide consistently prompt, friendly
customer service to all stakeholders.
- Administrative Duties
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Manage the Fundraising expense
budget.
Attends weekly leadership team
meetings.
Attend quarterly board
meetings.
Performs additional work as assigned
by the Executive Director.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with minimum three years of experience. The successful applicant will embrace working in a highly collaborative environment at a growth minded organization, who is ready to commit to taking Eagle Bluff’s fundraising to a new level.
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Dynamic interpersonal skills with
ability to effectively engage key prospects and current
donors.
Demonstrated ability to cultivate
relationships with major donors that result in five-plus figure
gifts.
Excellent written and verbal
communication skills
Strong strategic thinking skills, and
efficient, timely plan execution.
Ability to work and thrive in a team
environment.
Flexibility and enthusiasm to refine
and enhance current systems and operations.
Well organized and able to meet goals
and deadlines.
Must clear background
check.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with minimum three years of experience in not-for-profit fundraising or management preferred.
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Experience working on a capital or
other special campaign
Database expertise
Physical Requirements
Communication, detecting, traversing, and operating skills are needed. The physical demands of this job will vary but typically require:
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Remaining stationary for extended
periods of time while using a computer
Constant movement and use of limbs
including but not limited to typing, bending, pushing, and
pulling
Frequent communication (speaking and
hearing) and information exchange on phones, in-person, and
occasionally over radio.
Frequently uses standard office
equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets,
and fax machine.
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