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The Bowery Mission · 2 months ago

Development Officer, Major Gifts

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$85K/yr - $95K/yr

5+ years exp

The Bowery Mission is a Christian, faith-based organization committed to serving people experiencing homelessness, hunger, and poverty. The Development Officer, Major Gifts raises critical funds necessary to transform lives by cultivating relationships with major donors and developing tailored strategies for each donor/prospect.

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Responsibilities

Actively work to originate new donor relationships, maximize existing relationships, and cultivate and solicit gifts at the major gift level ($5,000+)

Develop and execute on a tailored strategy for each donor/prospect, incorporating the appropriate strategies available (e.g., case statement / gift plan; tailored proposals; events; volunteer committees; membership or affinity groups; estate gift options, etc.)

Identify and research donor prospects. Identify existing connections with other Bowery Mission donors, partners, corporations, or volunteers. Seek opportunities to expand the circle of major donors by attending external events and networking opportunities, as well as all Bowery Mission sponsored events

Engage prospects and donors through phone calls, correspondence, face-to-face meetings, volunteer engagements and tours, and appropriate proposals, ensuring each prospect/donor is cultivated on a regular basis and solicited for gifts appropriate to their ability and interests

Actively collaborate with supervisor, other caseload managers, and leadership to develop, refine, and implement the team’s annual strategy for Major Gifts

Actively participate in weekly coaching with an assigned Senior Development Officer and quarterly coaching with outside counsel (The FOCUS Group) to refine and enhance skills

Coordinate and team closely with other members of the Development Team on projects of mutual benefit. Actively participate in team meetings and team initiatives. Be a servant leader and team player. Attend Bowery Mission sponsored events

Collaborate on and/or lead strategic major gifts projects or initiatives, as assigned

Qualification

Fundraising experienceSalesforce proficiencyRaiser’s Edge proficiency’s degreeHigh integrityConfidencePresenceDiplomacyIntellectual curiosityTeam collaboration

Required

Embrace the organization's Statement of Faith

At least 5 years of relevant, progressively responsible experience in fundraising, investor relations, direct sales, or equivalent professional experience

Bachelor's degree; relevant graduate/continuing education a strong plus

Proficiency with Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, or equivalent customer database software

Confidence, presence, diplomacy, and intellectual curiosity needed to promote The Bowery Mission to high net-worth individuals and accomplished professionals, asking boldly and appropriately for five- and six-figure gifts on a regular basis

High integrity that builds trust with internal and external stakeholders

Ability to travel within the NYC metro area, participate in donor-focused events held on evenings and weekends