West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce · 1 week ago
Fundraiser - Development Officer
West Des Moines, IA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $65K/yr
5+ years expWest Des Moines Chamber of Commerce is seeking a Development Officer to manage a portfolio of donors and sponsors. The role focuses on building sustainable financial support for CultureALL’s mission through donor engagement and fundraising initiatives.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Fund Development - Major Gifts Solicitations
Meet annual fundraising targets
Identify prospective major donors who have the financial capacity, affinity, and propensity to give a major gift to CultureALL
Research what each prospective donor values most
Serve as a matchmaker, cultivating relationships between prospective donors and CultureALL
Create tailored proposals for philanthropic support that appeal to each prospect, asking for appropriate gift amounts in support of specific programs or initiatives that the donor is passionate about
Donor Stewardship
Work closely with staff and Board to engage donors in ways that are meaningful and appeal to each individual donor
Manage donor communications and interactions to ensure donors receive personalized communications about the projects they donated to
Monitor CultureALL programming and engage as a team partner so you know how to engage donors on an ongoing basis
Documentation
Impeccably document research details, communications, and other important information related to each donor
Monitor donor points of contact to ensure they have appropriate levels of engagement with CultureALL and that their experiences are highly valued
Identify Sponsorship and Grant Opportunities
Research and prioritize funding streams
Assign Opportunities to CultureALL team members as appropriate
Work closely with the Executive Director, Founder, and any partner grant-writers to create and implement an annual calendar for ongoing grants with routine re-assessment benchmarks
Qualification
Required
5+ years experience building and managing a portfolio of major gift donors
Proven track record as being highly accountable for achieving goals
Demonstrated expertise in presenting donors with strategic opportunities
Evidence of excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills that strengthen relationships with donors
Aptitude for documenting details
Highly motivated to serve CultureALL's mission
Aligned with CultureALL's values
Benefits
Paid Vacation
Developmental Opportunities
Health Insurance Option
Hybrid/Flexible working environment
Paid Holidays - The CultureALL office is closed on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, Christmas and the day before or after (to be determined by the Executive Director). All observed holidays can be flexed for alternative dates based on employees’ personal practices. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth are observed and each considered a day of service in the community.
Company
West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
Our mission is to champion all things West Des Moines by strengthening our area companies, providing personalized resources and attracting a top workforce to position WDM as the best suburban city in America.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Katherine Harrington
President and CEO
Anna Doud
Director of Membership and Strategic Partnership
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