Development Officer - (Corporate Relations)

Development OfficerUnder general supervision, the Development Officer uses specialized knowledge in fundraising and development obtained through experience and/or formal training to provide support and manage activity to ensure development goals and objectives for assigned functional area are attained. The Development Officer is responsible for achieving fundraising goals and cultivating and nurturing relationships with current and new donors.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesMaintain development functions, including annual giving, appeal mailings, gift processing and fundraising eventsCultivate, steward, and facilitate solicitation of donors for assigned areaCultivate and nurture relationships with current and potential individual donors, corporate, and foundation prospectsImplement sponsorship efforts for major fundraising events for assigned areaOversee all gifts, acknowledgements and other constituent-related information in the Development donor database for assigned areaExecute all direct mail and online fundraising appeals (e.g., thank you letters, invoices, sponsorship follow up and database updates)Work with Communications department to develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and public relations strategy to support fundraising effortsMonitor all financial contributions and donations and ensure accuracy of records, receipts and databasesOversee individual ticket sale process for major fundraising eventsReconcile allocations in donor database vs. allocations in Fiscal department to ensure consistencyMaintain donor database to ensure software is functioning properly and train other donor database users (including, but not limited to preparing queries, exporting information, running reports, etc.)May create, maintain and analyze organization merchant accountsMay conduct Annual Employee United Way and Annual Fund campaignMay make travel arrangements for employees within the organization as neededMay create and review content for special event marketingMaintain currency in fundraising and development techniquesOperate standard office equipment and use required software applicationsPerform other duties and responsibilities as assignedKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of:Intermediate concepts, principles and practices of fundraising/developmentDonor relations and stewardshipDatabase architecture and developmentBlackbaud (Altru) software is preferredSkill in:Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications for program area and other applications, including Microsoft OfficeAbility to:Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization and with external business partners and donorIncite enthusiasm and influence, motivate and persuade others to achieve desired outcomesOrganize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlinesCommunicate effectively, both orally and in writingWork independently as well as collaboratively within a team environmentEffectively utilize tools/resources to work efficientlyDemonstrate the highest level of personal and ethical standardsAnalyze and troubleshoot problemsProvide a high level of customer serviceEducational/Previous Experience RequirementsBachelor's degreeBusiness, Marketing, Public Relations or related fieldAt least 2 years development or business experience with a track record of successfully meeting goalsAny equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training approved by Human ResourcesLicenses/CertificationsNoneWorking ConditionsHours: Normal business hours, some additional hours may be requiredTravel Required: Local and in-state travel, up to 10%Working Environment: Climate controlled office