Residing Hope · 1 day ago
Development Officer
Deltona, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expResiding Hope is dedicated to enriching the lives of children and families in need. The Development Officer will be responsible for managing a portfolio of donors, promoting giving programs, and leading efforts in donor cultivation and stewardship.
Child CareChildrenHealth CareNon ProfitNursing and Residential Care
Responsibilities
Provide active leadership in the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of prospective, as well as current annual, major and planned donors utilizing moves management
Work with the Chief Development Officer in the development and achievement of goals and objectives for the annual development plan
Provide leadership with respect to communication and the integration of fund development strategies and activities
Maintain an active pool of 300 mid-level donors for the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship utilizing moves management for territory as well as actively maintain a pool of prospective donors to facilitate identification visits to determine if they are prospective annual, major, or planned gift donors, utilizing moves management
Conduct 100 prospect and donor visits per year
Raise $500,000 in first year in new funds; including annual, major, and planned gifts
Review prospect research and develop prospecting strategies, matching prospects to agency programs
Develop innovative engagement opportunities in collaboration with Communications team in the development of annual and major gift marketing strategies, then facilitate the dissemination of materials and information to prospective donors
Write solicitation proposals, case statements, technical reports, and communication materials
Maintain database files and records including those used to record donor engagements, track contributions and maintain accurate mailing lists
Maintain written reports in Raiser’s Edge to record all communications utilizing moves management
Facilitate tours at Enterprise and Madison Youth Ranch campuses, as appropriate
Organize public relations and fundraising events for territory, as appropriate
Cultivate relationships with community leaders, church partners, attorneys, trust officers, accountants, financial planners, etc. to form professional partnerships
Maintain an active calendar for current grants due and ensure that they are submitted in a timely manner
Write grants that meet funder requirements in a clear, concise and professional manner utilizing proper grammar and context
Research and identify new grant funding opportunities
Meet with programmatic leaders on a quarterly basis to assess regular needs
Collaborate with programmatic leaders to assess grant opportunities, gather information in preparation for writing and submitting grant documents
Prepare budgets that all funding source requirements
Qualification
Required
Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with agency leadership, donors, prospects, and a variety of volunteers
Knowledge of fundraising principles strategies, processes, and available resources
Advanced verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present effectively to small and large groups
Ability to persuade and influence others
Ability to assess and interpret the needs and wishes of prospective and current donors and to translate these into effective action plans utilizing moves management
Strong computer skills, including familiarity with standard Microsoft Office applications and proficiency in Blackbaud's Raiser's Edge or similar contact data management system
Sound understanding of financial reports and budgeting, required
Ability to maintain sensitivity to our target population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in nonprofit management, development or related fields of study and five plus years' experience in fundraising and grant management, preferred; or any combination of training, education and experience which would provide the required knowledge, abilities and skills to successfully perform in this role
Active CFRE, CAP, CFP, and/or ChFC certifications, desirable
Benefits
Competitive insurance plans, including health, dental, vision, life insurances, and more
Work life balance, including flexible scheduling, generous paid time off plans and ten paid holidays per year
Retirement benefits with up to a 5% contribution match
Educational tuition reimbursement and certification incentives
Incredible training opportunities
Discounted tuition rates to our onsite Montessori school
Company
Residing Hope
Residing Hope serves abused, neglected and abandoned children from across Florida.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dr. Kevin Egan
Chief Operating Officer
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