Gift Officer (East Coast)

Gift Officer

Location: Remote, East Coast

Reports To: Senior Director of Philanthropy

Position Type: Full-time

About Anera

Since 1968, Anera has helped refugees and others hurt by conflicts in Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan live with purpose and hope.

Anera, which has no political or religious affiliation, works on the ground with partners in Palestine (West Bank and Gaza), Lebanon and Jordan. We mobilize resources for immediate emergency relief and for sustainable, long-term health, education, and economic development. Our staff serve in their communities, navigating the politics that constrict progress to get help where it’s needed most.

That’s how Anera received more than $171 million in support of programs in 2023 alone, and it’s how we will keep building better lives until hope finds its way in the Middle East.

Position Summary

The Gift Officer is a leader in the cultivation of major gifts in support of Anera’s

mission, working with the Gift Team and under the direction of the Senior Director for

Philanthropy to cultivate current and prospective donors. The Officer manages a

portfolio of 160 individuals, driving significant funding for general support and specific

programs and initiatives. The Gift Officer participates in the Gift Team and models

best practices in individual giving.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 160 active donors
• Identify, qualify and cultivate additional prospects to ensure the portfolio can achieve annual fundraising targets
• Develop proposals and ensure proper solicitation of each donor according to their linkage, capacity, and interest
• Maintain accurate and timely records of all donor contact in the organization's donor database
• Support the CEO, CDO, and Sr. Director in cultivation and solicitation as needed
• Support board members in identifying and managing new donors
• As a donor identification tool, organize and facilitate small group gatherings
• Create donor facing content to ensure effective engagement with donors
• Achieve non-financial KPI’s that support an effective individual giving program
• Monitor timely and accurate acknowledgement of all gifts from the portfolio
• Collaborate on projects, events, or initiatives across the department and organization as requested by the Sr. Director
• Function as a leading external representative of the organization
• Identify opportunities to engage and secure Planned Gifts from portfolio
• donors

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3-5 year of experience with fundraising, nonprofit leadership, sales, customer service, or external relations
• Demonstrated success with portfolio, prospect, or customer relationship moves management
• Documented success working with decision makers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Arabic fluency a plus
• Ability to work independently
• High level of discretion and excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience and strong understanding of Electronic Customer Relationship Management (eCRM) software
• Demonstrated understanding of best practices related to engaging individuals throughout the donor lifecycle

Preferred Qualifications:

• Documented success in securing philanthropic gifts
• A strong existing network of current or likely supporters for Anera
• Preference for candidates living on the East Coast

Travel:

• This role requires approximately 15% domestic travel
• Occasional international travel for the purposes of donor cultivation

Our values:

We are inspired: We are committed to energize, engage, and motivate others to forge the best outcomes for the diverse communities we serve.

We are people-centric: We are respectful and empathetic. We believe that each person, no matter their circumstances, embodies promise and has the power to shape the lives of their community and world.

We are collaborative: Teamwork and collaborative action are at the heart of how we do our work and deliver results.

We are versatile: In a region burdened by obstacles, we make the right connections to find a way and bring can-do, innovative approaches to everything we do.

We are impactful: We make a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve by delivering impactful solutions at the local community level.

We are accountable: Our words, actions and results stay true to our mission and values.

Anera is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The estimated salary range for this role is $80,000 - $95,000. This represents Anera's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will vary based on various factors, including but not limited to organizational budgets, qualifications, experience, specialized skills, and training.