The John Austin Cheley Foundation (DBA: A Thousand Summers) seeks a skilled Development Officer to assist with the overall management of the organization’s fundraising and development operations to support an annual operating budget of approximately $1 million. Reporting to the Development Director and working closely with the Development Committee, the Development Officer will be responsible for activities associated with planning, identifying, securing, nurturing, and engaging existing and new individual and institutional donors.
The Development Officer will share responsibility with other members of the Development Team for fundraising from both private and corporate donors in amounts necessary to:
This is an ideal opportunity for an individual who is: passionate about fundraising and youth development and possesses a drive to deliver results; who is energized by the opportunity; is an effective communicator and who thrives at building and sustaining meaningful relationships.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
The position requires a high-energy, smart, detail-oriented, hard-working fundraising professional to help meet our strategic goals and
build deep and lasting relationships with both donors and team members. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Annual Fund Portfolio Management & Revenue Generation (40%): Using the established Annual Fund Plan, manage and cultivate a specific assigned
portfolio of donors in order to move them up the donor pipeline and raise additional funds as part of our annual fund to meet our strategic objectives. Partnering with the Development Director to identify, prioritize and raise funds for key special projects and campaigns that will drive growth and innovation across the
organization.
Donor Communications & Relationships (25%): Assisting the Development Director in the creation of donor communications such as the
monthly electronic newsletter, printed publications, and management of our photo and video assets. Collaborating with the Development Team in the execution of an annual development and communications plan to drive awareness of, and engagement in A Thousand Summers campaigns/events. Assisting the Development Director in stewarding all donors by sending donorversary cards, welcome newsletters, and other stewardship initiatives.
Donation Administration & Reporting (35%): Utilizing Raiser’s Edge to enter in donations, create letters, and assist with any additional
administration needs of the Development Team. Working with the Development Director to prepare and maintain accurate records/data to evaluate the effectiveness of campaigns and the overarching development plan.
Mission Collaboration: Maintaining a thorough knowledge of A Thousand Summers’ fundraising and mission-based initiatives. Collaborating with staff on
key activities to ensure mission delivery through all campaigns and events.
Other Duties: Other duties as assigned by the Development Director.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications: