Job Summary:
As a member of the Development team, the Individual Giving Officer implements a focused major gifts development plan with the goals of cultivating relationships, stewarding donors, soliciting $5,000+ gifts from major donors and prospects (primarily individuals). In addition, this role is responsible for developing strategies and goals for the Development team’s Annual Giving program to grow and steward mid-level donors.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- This position supervises the Annual Giving & Communications Manager
Duties/Responsibilities:
Leader of Individual Giving Team
- An annual fundraising goal is set by the Development team. This position is responsible for raising an annual fundraising goal set specifically for the Individual Giving Officer.
- Align work efforts with CIS Strategic Plan and annual fundraising goal.
Planning for Revenue Goal
- Develop and execute a plan for securing and soliciting $5,000+ gifts in the context of an annual revenue goal.
- Prepare personalized solicitation packages that focus on organizational needs, funder interests and recognition, as appropriate.
Donor Management
- Manage a portfolio of 75-100 current donors and prospects.
- Drive strategies for all phases of the gift cycle (identifying and qualifying new prospects, initiating contact with donors, facilitating donor outreach and engagement meetings as appropriate, and implementing stewardship initiatives).
Oversight of Annual Giving and Marketing
- Provide oversight and strategic guidance for the annual giving and marketing efforts.
Other Duties as Assigned