Job Posting - KC Metro Area -- we were asked to share this with our non profit leadership....Please let us know if you apply and if we can help.... #networking JOB TITLE: Development Officer – East Region POSITION SUMMARY: Primary responsibility of position is to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors, ensuring fundraising goals are met and to increase the financial capacity of Youth Entrepreneurs. This position is responsible for the east region, currently including greater Kansas City and Topeka. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: • Responsible for securing outright gifts and/or pledges for assigned donors including writing proposals and preparing presentations • Research foundations, corporations and individuals for potential funding • Prepare strategy, briefing and debriefing materials for face to face solicitations • Involve volunteer leadership (Board and Advisory Council members) and other YE staff in strategy and/or solicitations as appropriate • Secure sponsorships for two annual Business for Breakfast events and other program-related events • Assist in the annual fund campaign including strategy, segmenting, writing and mailing appeals, to ensure increased participation and donation levels of constituents • Provide timely and accurate response to assigned donor concerns, requests, and gifts • Practice and facilitate good client service • Enhance ongoing donor relations through cultivation activities • Attend community events as a YE representative to develop and maintain relationships with donors, board members and community leaders to increase the financial capacity of YE • Assist communications staff in creating communications and appeals • Responsible for recording all donor interactions into Raiser’s Edge database within the same work week • Manage timely and accurate preparation of summary call reports and other department reports • Effectively manage and monitor revenues and expenses in relation to budget • Assist in the coordination/logistics of fundraising events such as Biz Bang and Business for Breakfast • Attend all Youth Entrepreneurs events and assist in setup and breakdown • Perform other special projects and duties as required JOB REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. EXPERIENCE: 2 to 5 years of similar experience. Prior successful experience securing major gifts or sales. KEY COMPETENCIES: • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Ability to inspire and influence others • Strong judgment and problem solving • High initiative and discipline to complete tasks, some of which may not have precedent • Integrity • Organizational skills and attention to detail • Ability to work with wide variety of individuals, including high-level corporate executive and managers • Adaptability • Teamwork and collaboration • Passion for business, entrepreneurial spirit and capitalism • Computer literate in a Windows environment • Ability to use Raiser’s Edge software SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None TYPICAL MENTAL DEMANDS: Must be able to analyze information and communicate both in writing and verbally in a clear and concise manner.
Posted on: Tue, 09 Jul 2013 01:46:39 +0000
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