We’re Hiring! Learn About the Development Officer Position

Applications are being accepted by the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation for the position of Development Officer.

 

Title:                               Development Officer

Hours:                            Full-time, Exempt

Reports to:                    Senior Vice President of Development

Position Summary:  The Development Officer is responsible for developing and strengthening long- term relationships on behalf of the Community Foundation with current fund holders as assigned.  The Development Officer will cultivate relationships with a portfolio of individual, nonprofit and/or affiliate fund holders.  The Development Officer will provide prospect management by identifying, cultivating and soliciting gifts, leading one-on-one consultations and advising on best practices in philanthropic giving.

 

Principal Responsibilities:

Donor Development

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and provide stewardship for fund holders and prospects encouraging their giving to/through the Community Foundation.
• Respond to inquiries and meet with fund holders, prospects, and community members, and their advisors in one-on-one or group settings.  May involve research and public presentations.
• Consider diversity and inclusion when looking for new prospects and donor engagement.
• Help donors clarify their philanthropic goals and find ways to realize those goals.
• Provide stewardship to the William Quarton Society and maintain contact with Quarton Society Members.
• Analyze assigned portfolio and develop segmented cultivation strategy.
• Manage portfolio-specific projects, as assigned.
• Be an advocate for donor development within the community and the profession.

Donor Stewardship

Provides timely response and support for fund holders.  Specific tasks include:

• Prepare new fund agreements for prospective funds; gather appropriate donor and/or organization information to open new funds in iPhi database.
• Handle verbal and written inquiries from fund holders requesting assistance with fund management. Often involves cross-team collaboration.
• Prepare materials for meetings with fund holders and prospective donors.
• Utilize CRM module in the iPhi database.
• Utilize and maintain Donor Development Cycle management and coding in iPhi database.
• Assist with database maintenance, reports and mailing/email lists.
• Provide back-up support for Development Team operations functions including gift processing.
• Participate in and support Community Foundation events.
• Participate in and support the Development Committee as needed.

 

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Comply with all Community Foundation
• Maintain confidentiality as defined in the Community Foundation Confidentiality Policy.
• Ensure compliance with IRS, ICoF and COF National Standards.
• Follow emergency plan in crisis situations.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and professional manner, both in appearance and actions in carrying out job responsibilities.
• Attend and participate in Community Foundation meetings as directed.
• Promotes a team concept by being courteous, helpful and supportive to other employees and all Community Foundation
• Maintains scheduled work hours and notifies supervisor personally of absences.
• Works flexible hours, including evening and weekend hours, if needed.
• Complete/submit forms related to payroll and human resources accurately and on time to supervisor.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the work environment.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.  Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) preferred.
• Minimum five years of experience with and knowledge of nonprofit development. Foundation and fund management experience preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of how to build a major donor pipeline and implement best practices of donor stewardship.
• Record of securing gifts and commitments from major donors.
• Experience meeting the needs of stakeholders, both internal and external, and responding to them proactively.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, flexible, collegial and goal-oriented environment.
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills to work effectively with Community Foundation staff, Board, donors, professional advisors, volunteers and nonprofits.
• Must possess strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently, set priorities, schedule and produce work in a timely manner.
• Must possess high analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively utilize the Stellar iPhi database. Experience in iPhi database software helpful but not required.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.

 

To apply, submit a cover letter, resume and four references to: hiring@gcrcf.org

Application deadline is Monday, May 31, 2021.

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