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The William J. Clinton Foundation seeks an experienced and innovative development professional to serve as Development Officer (Corporate/Foundation; Major Gifts). Working with the Director of Development, this individual will take a leading role in developing and implementing a successful corporate and foundation relations strategy; this will include identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding top corporate and foundation donors nationally and internationally on behalf of the Foundation. This position will also play a significant role in soliciting major gifts -- managing an ambitious portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and securing contributions of $1 million and more. As part of this responsibility, the Development Officer will actively promote planned giving as a viable option for major gift donors, strengthening the Foundation’s endowment.

Responsibilities
•Work with the Director of Development to create and implement an innovative corporate and foundation giving strategy, significantly expanding the Foundation’s outreach and impact globally.
•Identify top corporate and foundation prospects nationally and internationally, cultivating, soliciting and then stewarding them on behalf of the Foundation.
•Cultivate and solicit an ambitious portfolio of major gift prospects, substantially increasing contributions of $1 million and more.
•Advance planned giving as a key contributor to the Foundation’s endowment.
•Collaborate with colleagues in Marketing, Communications and Digital New Media to promote planned giving as a viable option for donors and create appropriate collateral materials.
•Work with the Prospect Researcher and program directors to create effective and persuasive proposals and grant submissions.

Qualifications:
Experience and Desired Skills
•Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Advanced degree and/or fundraising credential preferred.
•Minimum of five years experience in successful development operations with increasingly responsible positions. This experience should reflect comprehensive knowledge of major gift, corporate and foundation fundraising, and an understanding of planned giving.
•Knowledge of current trends in giving and awareness of major philanthropists and organizations.
•Proven track record in developing and implementing successful major gift, corporate and foundation strategies, soliciting contributions of $1 million and more.
•Must be detail-oriented, able to prioritize and manage multiple projects, and work both independently and with other departments in accomplishing goals.
•A strong work ethic, supported by commitment and follow through.
•The intellectual depth and curiosity necessary to understand the complex social and economic issues that drive the Foundation’s programs; enthusiasm for the mission and purpose of the Clinton Foundation and its accomplishments.
•Excellent written and oral communication skills.
•Ability to travel, both domestically and internationally
•Integrity and the highest ethical standards.
•Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Raiser’s Edge.

This position will report to the Director of Development.

The William J. Clinton Foundation & Office of President Clinton are Equal Opportunity Employers. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understand the scope of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, or responsibilities associated with the positions.

Please go to http://careers-clintonfoundation.icims.com to send us your cover letter and resume.