Free Wheelchair Mission · 4 days ago
Development Officer
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$65K/yr - $75K/yrFree Wheelchair Mission is a humanitarian, faith-based, non-profit organization based in Irvine, California, USA. The Development Officer will initiate, develop, and grow fundraising and relationships with donors to foster greater partnerships and achieve established fundraising goals.
Health CareManufacturingNon ProfitProduct Design
Responsibilities
Successfully manage a portfolio of prospects and donors valuing a minimum of $300K with annual growth expectations
Responsible for achieving a weekly call goal: approximately 125 or more calls per week, with quality interaction and relationships established with donors in portfolio (700-1000 donors)
Responsible for identifying potential major donors and collaborating with the Major Gifts team to move 12 or more donors to a Major Gift Officer
Engage with high value leads to qualify them for the foundations portfolio, church portfolio and ambassador portfolio
Plan and implement portfolio moves management strategies to ensure assigned donors are cultivated toward their full giving potential, identifying potential major donors to the organization
Actively use CRM system to manage donor relationships
Meet annual established goals
Seek and, as approved, annually participate in additional learning and development opportunities related to FWM and the fundraising industry
Other duties and tasks assigned by direct supervisor
Occasional evenings and weekends required
Share the message of Free Wheelchair Mission and our vision
Qualification
Required
Must be a self-motivated professional with proven success with fundraising/sales, client management, customer service or related field
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to work non-standard business hours to accommodate donor schedules
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Zoom, Outlook and Excel and proficiency in using computer software and knowledge of donor base management
Superior interpersonal communication and relationship building skills
Outstanding verbal, written, and e-mail communication skills that can articulate a compelling case for donating to Free Wheelchair Mission
Preferred
Salesforce experience is preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Company
Free Wheelchair Mission
Free Wheelchair Mission develops and produces wheelchairs for those who are living with disabilities.
Founded in 2001
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Nuka Solomon
Chief Executive Officer
Don Schoendorfer
Founder & President
Recent News
2025-08-04
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