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Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation - MMRF · 1 week ago

Development Officer, (Major & Mid-Tier Giving Pipeline)

Norwalk, CT

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) is the largest nonprofit focused on accelerating a cure for multiple myeloma patients. The Development Officer will play a key role in identifying and qualifying prospects, organizing the donor pipeline, and growing major and mid-tier gifts through proactive outreach and engagement.

CharityHealth CareNon Profit

Diversity & Inclusion

No H1B

Responsibilities

Proactively initiate and execute cold & warm outreach strategies (including phone calls, personalized emails, and networking) to identify, engage, thank, and qualify new potential donors from our community segments

Work closely with the Development Manager to rigorously review prospective donor lists, conduct deep-dive research to identify philanthropic capacity, affinity, and linkage to our mission, transforming raw data into actionable leads

Collaborate seamlessly with existing Major Gift Officers (MGOs) to facilitate smooth and strategic transitions of fully qualified, cultivated prospects into their dedicated portfolios

Manage a highly engaged portfolio of approximately 20 - 50 major and mid-tier donors

Focus on increasing engagement and elevating the giving level of constituents within the portfolio through personalized communication, impact reporting, and mission-focused interactions

Track and report meticulously on lead generation metrics, prospect qualification stages, and portfolio performance, providing valuable, data-driven insights to the team

Ensure all donor interactions, research findings, and cultivation steps are accurately and promptly recorded in the CRM database

Qualification

Fundraising experienceProspect researchSalesforce familiarityCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsEntrepreneurial approachInterpersonal skillsPresentation skillsDetail-orientedSelf-starter

Required

Bachelor's Degree required

2-3 years of development experience with at least 1 year of direct solicitation experience, preferably in healthcare/research

Must be a self-starter with an entrepreneurial approach to identifying and pursuing new opportunities for growth

Excellent verbal & written communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Detail-oriented and solid interpersonal skills

Good presentation skills

Previous track record of success in fundraising

Sound knowledge of laws, practices and philosophy of charitable giving

Demonstrated track record of financial development and/or sales productivity in a complex work environment

Show an ongoing commitment to the MMRF's core values: Prioritizing Patients, Driving Innovation, Delivering Solutions, Doing it Together, and Building Trust

Ability and willingness to travel semi-frequently and participate in evening and weekend activities, estimated at approximately 15% of the time

Preferred

Familiarity with Salesforce a plus

Company

Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation - MMRF

We drive the development and delivery of next-generation therapies, leverage data to identify optimal and more personalized treatment approaches, and empower myeloma patients and the broader community with information and resources to extend their lives.

Founded in 1998

Norwalk, Connecticut, USA

51-200 employees