Relationships Officer- Major Gifts
- Employer
- The People Concern
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Closing date
- Sep 20, 2019
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- Focus Areas
- Housing / Shelter, Human Services
- Job Function
- Development / Fundraising
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Degree Level
- Bachelors
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Summary
Under the direct supervision of the Development Director, the Individual Relationships Officer, Major Gifts, is a member of the agency’s administrative team and, as such, receives direction on occasion from the Executive Director. This position is responsible for identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of high-capacity individual relationships to support agency services.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Oversees Individual Donor Campaign in concert with Development Director and other Individual Relationships Officers
- Supports cultivation and solicitation strategies for a portfolio of approximately 125 donors giving $1,000+ annually, with a focus on upgrading to higher levels of giving
- Implements strategies to attract major donor prospects and ongoing donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship activities
- Schedules, tracks and conducts individual donor cultivation, solicitations and stewardship activities personally and with agency leadership and Board members
- Conducts research on prospective donors and produces donor profiles for staff and Board solicitors for individual donations
- Conducts personalized donor correspondence Includes proposals, acknowledgements for gifts of $1,000 or higher, thank you cards, reports and pledge agreements as needed
- Provides regular feedback and reporting on individual donor gifts to supervisor, Board and staff
- Maintains donor recognition program and activities in concert with other Development staff
- Staffs Board Development Committees as determined
- Conducts agency-wide tours with prospective supporters and volunteers, involving additional Development staff, Executive Director and/or Board members as appropriate
- Represents and networks for The People Concern at external community and donor events
- Works with Development colleagues to bring in major donors via The People Concern point of entry events, special events, donor receptions, stewardship events and other fundraising events as needed
- Perform data entry to track own actions as well as those of Board members and Executive Director as necessary
- Build queries and generate reports as needed in relation to duties cited above
Qualifications
- A passion for connecting philanthropists with high impact opportunities to help the most vulnerable in their communities
- Bachelor’s Degree, some experience in individual fundraising, and some knowledge of major gifts development strategies
- Detail oriented with strong time management and organizational skills
- Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and communications skills
- Demonstrated skills in cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gift donors and donor databases
- Computer literate, including knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook
- Valid CA Driver’s license, reliable car, auto insurance, and an acceptable driving record
- Comfortable with a flexible schedule to accommodate some night and weekend work
- Able to travel between Westside and Downtown Los Angeles offices as work requires
Preferred Qualifications
- Two years’ experience in individual fundraising, with knowledge of major gifts development strategies
- Experience with Raiser’s Edge
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