Regional Philanthropy Officer
- Employer
- Boys Town
- Location
- Omaha, Nebraska
- Salary
- $80,000+ depending on education and experience
- Posted Date
- Sep 10, 2024
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Fundraising Administration
- Fields
- Other Fields
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Manages relationships with qualified major donor prospects who have been determined to have the ability to make gifts at or above $10,000, with focus on those in the $10,000 plus range. Develops and implements strategies for securing financial support from a portfolio of donor prospects and moves prospects through all phases of the process including identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding.
Remote opportunity!
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: Designs and implements a major gift program to generate contributions for Boys Town.
- Develops a caseload of active major gift prospects; sets and carries out strategies for solicitation of those prospects.
- Achieves annual fundraising and activity goals of $350,000 to $1,500,000 in new commitments.
- Initiates contacts with potential donors.
- Participates in the creation and implementation of strategies for cultivation, solicitation, and closure.
- Determines whether an individual is capable of making a major gift or a special gift and devises appropriate strategies for solicitation and closure.
- Determines cultivation time committed versus expected gift response, includes others who need to be involved in the relationship with the prospective donor, and decides the most effective and productive use of travel time.
- Participates in the long-range planning for the portfolio managed.
- Maintains files and records on prospects and donors on approved donor software.
- Records all activities and initiatives in Donor Database according to Boys Town policy.
- Manages and meets budgetary objectives in each physical year and is part of the budget process identifying funding for strategic goals and objectives.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- High level of professionalism and interpersonal skills.
- Computer skills in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to communicate with individuals at all levels in the organization and with external contacts in an articulate, professional manner.
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and multi-task while maintaining quality standards.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Nonprofit Management or related field required.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in fundraising required.
- Possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record and pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) required.
- Ability to provide own transportation to complete travel requirements of job; meet auto insurance requirements established by Boys Town policy and/or State and Local law requirements.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 1 year of experience including customer service, retail or tourism experience is preferred.
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