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Development Officer

Híbrido, O trabalho pode ser executado em ou perto de Palo Alto, CA
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  • Detalhes

    Tipo de Emprego:
    Tempo Integral
    Data de Início:
    2 de junho de 2025
    Prazo para Inscrições:
    30 de maio de 2025
    Educação:
    Ensino Superior Requerido
    Nível de Experiência:
    Intermediário
    Salário:
    USD $106.000 - $110.000 / year
    Causas:
    Saúde & Medicina, Veteranos de Guerra, LGBT, Idosos & Aposentados, Engajamento Cívico, Família, Voluntariado

    Descrição

    Summary Description

    The Development Officer plays a crucial role in securing financial resources and fostering relationships with donors, sponsors, and community partners to advance the mission of Avenidas. In collaboration with the Vice President of Development, this position focuses on fundraising, donor relations, grant management, and event planning to ensure financial sustainability and growth. The Development Officer exercises independent judgment and discretion in executing responsibilities and ensures financial goals remain on track. Evening and weekend hours may be required.

    Responsibilities

    The Development Officer drives fundraising efforts, donor stewardship, grant management, and event planning to secure financial support for Avenidas. This role focuses on building relationships, identifying new funding opportunities, and engaging the community to advance the organization’s mission. Key responsibilities include:

    Fundraising

    • Develop and execute fundraising strategies to meet annual revenue goals.
    • Identify and cultivate new funding sources, including individual donors, corporate supporters, and foundations.
    • Lead, design, and execute annual campaign appeals.
    • Manage and grow a portfolio of major gift prospects, conducting research, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities.

    Donor Relations

    • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing donors through regular engagement and communication.
    • Create and implement donor recognition and appreciation programs.
    • Collaborate with the Development Associate to ensure accurate donor tracking and interactions.
    • Support in activities related to Planned Giving.

    Event Planning

    • Manage the execution of annual signature event, Avenidas Lifetimes of Achievement Awards, in collaboration with the VP of Development, Marketing & Communications team, and board members.
    • Assess the need for and coordinate additional fundraising or cultivation events.
    • Secure sponsorships and manage event budgets.
    • Partner with marketing teams to promote events and ensure successful outcomes.

    Grant Management

    • Research and identify grant opportunities aligned with mission and programs.
    • Support the Vice President of Development in preparing, writing, and submitting grant proposals and reports.
    • Maintain and manage an organization-wide grants tracking system.
    • Work with program leaders to coordinate grant funding requests and reports.

    Community Engagement

    • Represent Avenidas at community events, networking functions, and meetings.
    • Develop partnerships with local businesses, organizations, and government entities.
    • Serve as an ambassador for Avenidas, promoting its mission and programs to the broader community.

    Secondary Job Functions

    • Participate in ongoing agency programs.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    Education and Experience

    • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in nonprofit management, communications, business, or a related field.
    • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, planned giving, and event management.
    • Proven track record of successful fundraising and donor management.
    • Grant writing and management experience.

    Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

    • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
    • Proficiency in fundraising software and donor management systems – Raiser’s Edge strongly preferred.
    • Passion for Avenidas’ mission and a commitment to serving older adults.

    Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Vision Requirements

    • Frequently stand, walk, sit, use a computer, and handle telephone communications.
    • Occasionally reach/work above shoulders, twist/bend/stoop/squat, lift/carry objects up to 10 pounds, and handle paperwork.
    • The role requires travel to donor meetings, sponsor sites, and community events. Candidates must have a reliable and efficient mode of transportation to ensure timely and effective participation in these engagements.
    • Work environment includes but not limited to office setting, community events, donor engagements.
    • Evening and weekend hours may be required for special events, fundraising activities, and donor engagements.

    Compensation

    This is a full-time, exempt, 40-hour-per-week position. The annual salary range is $97,654 – $99,000.

    All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

    This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

    Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume to hr@avenidas.org

    Summary Description

    The Development Officer plays a crucial role in securing financial resources and fostering relationships with donors, sponsors, and community partners to advance the mission of Avenidas. In collaboration with the Vice President of Development, this position focuses on fundraising, donor relations, grant management, and event planning to ensure financial sustainability and growth. The Development Officer exercises independent judgment and discretion in executing responsibilities and ensures financial goals remain on track. Evening and weekend hours may be required.

    Responsibilities

    The Development Officer drives fundraising efforts, donor stewardship, grant management, and event planning to secure financial support for Avenidas. This role focuses on building relationships, identifying new funding opportunities, and engaging the community to advance the organization’s mission. Key responsibilities include…

    Benefícios

    Benefits: Avenidas offers eligible employees the following benefits package:

    • Paid Time Off—holiday, vacation, sick, and more
    • Insurance— Medical, dental, vision, EAP, Long Term Disability, Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
    • Flexible Spending Accounts—Medical Reimbursement and Dependent Care, parking, and transit options
    • Retirement— 403b with company contributions

    Benefits: Avenidas offers eligible employees the following benefits package:

    • Paid Time Off—holiday, vacation, sick, and more
    • Insurance— Medical, dental, vision, EAP, Long Term Disability, Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
    • Flexible Spending Accounts—Medical Reimbursement and Dependent Care, parking, and transit options
    • Retirement— 403b with company contributions

    Localização

    Híbrido
    O trabalho pode ser executado em ou perto de Palo Alto, CA
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    450 Bryant Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301, United States

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