Development Officer, Community Giving

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Uses moves management philosophy to cultivate prospects by mail, telephone, and personal meetings.
• Develops annual goals and implements action plans in assigned areas to maximize fundraising support for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
• Works closely with Foundation leadership and other teams to create and implement a comprehensive systemwide solicitation program, encouraging ongoing support and stewarding prospects and donors.
• Develops and implements strategies for identifying potential prospects and growing the donor base.
• Represents Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at community functions, networking, and nurturing relationships.
• Achieves annual revenue and other targets in areas of responsibility while minimizing cost to raise a dollar.
• Sets expectations, develops plans, and manages processes for donor recognition and stewardship.
• Maintains up-to-date records on prospects and donors via Raiser's Edge.
• Supports and encourages staff professional development and participates in educational programs and professional organizations.
• May manage or direct staff.

Requirements

• Experience in marketing.
• Demonstrated record of successful relationships working with donors in closing gifts.
• Proven ability to think and act independently and take accountability for decisions.
• Excellent team building, communication, customer service, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Aptitude for conflict resolution, problem-solving, strategic planning, evaluations, and financial analysis.
• Sound knowledge of the Atlanta community and the ability to represent Children's Healthcare of Atlanta credibly.
• Ability to prioritize, meet multiple deadlines, and work well under pressure.
• Demonstrated professional educational enhancement through seminars and advanced training.
• Knowledge of computer fundraising software such as Raiser's Edge.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, English, or related field.

Nice to Have

• 5 years of experience in development/fundraising.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, English, or related field.