Development Officer

What will you do?:

• Manage a portfolio of 150+ donors, foundations, corporations, and churches, raising $1,000,000+ from your assigned portfolio
• Uses moves management philosophy to cultivate prospects and current donors by mail, telephone, and personal meetings
• Implements action plans for portfolio development
• Implements strategies for identifying potential prospects and growing donor base
• Represents City of Refuge appropriately at miscellaneous events, networking and nurturing new and existing relationships
• Achieves annual revenue and other targets in areas of responsibility 
• Executes plans to provide exceptional donor recognition and stewardship
• Maintains close association with and expert knowledge of City of Refuge
• Maintains up-to-date records on both prospects and donors in Salesforce
• Participates in educational programs, professional organizations, and development activities to maintain knowledge of national trends and promote leading-edge performance

What do you bring?:

• A personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• Demonstrated experience of successful relationships working with donors in closing gifts of $5,000 or more
• 5+ years experience in fundraising, nonprofit development, sales, or related field
• Knowledge of the Atlanta philanthropic community
• B.A. / B.S. preferred with an emphasis in business, marketing, communications, public relations, or related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in Salesforce preferred