Outward Bound California · 16 hours ago
Development Officer
California, United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$90K/yr - $100K/yr
3+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement strategies to grow OBCA’s annual fund and major gifts program, focusing on increasing donor retention and acquisition
Steward a portfolio of annual fund donors giving up to $1,000, including lapsed and current donors
Work with the Advancement Director and Executive Director to identify and solicit major donors giving $1,000+.
Partner with the Advancement Director and Executive Director to support board giving and engagement
Lead donor cultivation and stewardship for OBCA’s Challenge and Discovery Legacy Circle
Create donor stewardship plans, including personalized proposals, in-person visits, impact reports, and legacy giving materials to support retention, engagement, and increased giving
Work with the marketing department to create print and digital fundraising campaigns that support the annual fund.
Support corporate sponsorship initiatives and grant applications as needed
Oversee OBCA’s donor acknowledgement process
Oversee donor wealth screening and donor qualification
Oversee giving platforms, donor advised funds, stock transfers, crypto donations, etc.
Track portfolio progress and create reports that accurately reflect portfolio activity and performance
Analyze donor data to monitor progress and adjust strategies to meet or exceed fundraising goals
Support OBCA’s $2.25 million capital campaign for basecamp improvements and programming in Joshua Tree and Midpines, California by engaging mid-level and major donor prospects in campaign efforts
Assist the Advancement Director and campaign leadership in implementing the campaign plan for prospect research, solicitation, and donor recognition
Work with the marketing team to create campaign materials, including case statements, proposals, and updates
Work with the advancement team to track campaign progress in the donor database and ensure accurate reporting
Work with the Advancement Director to plan and executive campaign-specific cultivation and stewardship events such as basecamp site tours, overnight invitationals, and donor receptions
Plan and execute donor cultivation and acknowledgement receptions, capital campaign invitationals, and the OBCA’s signature biennial fundraiser, the City Skyline Challenge
Coordinate logistics, including venue selection, catering, invitations, RSVPs, volunteers, and event schedules
Work with the Advancement Director to identify and solicit individual, corporate, and foundation event sponsors
Be a visible presence at donor receptions, capital campaign events, alumni gatherings, volunteer days, the annual all-staff meeting and the City Skyline Challenge
Manage event budgets, timelines, and vendor relationships, ensuring events are executed within scope and meet fundraising goals
Qualification
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Required
Minimum of three years of experience in major gifts fundraising, with progressive responsibility and a proven track record of securing visits with prospective donors, and soliciting, closing, and stewarding annual fund and major gifts of $10,000+
Competitive candidates will have proven experience converting new donors/prospects into major donors
Available for occasional travel to visit current and prospective donors and basecamps in the High Sierra, Southern California, and the Bay Area
Passionate about youth development, the environment, and outdoor education
Knowledge of Outward Bound programming and philosophy, and a deep understanding and personal commitment to equity and inclusion in the outdoors
Salesforce power-user or deep experience with donor databases
Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, and to meet deadlines
Ability to develop long-term plans, set objectives, and track progress towards achieving objectives
Personal initiative, curiosity about people, and a sense of humor
Friendly, outgoing, collaborative and flexible
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication and presentation skills
Proficiency with office technology and information systems including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint/Slides, and donor databases
Ability to lift and move a minimum of 30 pounds
Preferred
Familiar with San Francisco Bay Area and/or Los Angeles philanthropic and nonprofit communities
Proficiency with Google Drive and/or Salesforce
Experience in capital campaign management
Experience in event planning
Ability to create and manage a budget
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance with employer contribution
Long-term disability and life insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid holidays
401(k) plan participation with employer match after one year of employment
Opportunities for professional development
ProDeal, an opportunity to purchase outdoor gear at a discounted price
Company
Outward Bound California
Our mission is to change lives through challenge and discovery.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase
