Philanthropy Officer, Mid-Level Giving

Local to Valley metro applicants only.

We transform lives.

Phoenix Rescue Mission is a place of hope, healing, and new beginnings for men, women, and children facing with hunger, homelessness, addiction, and trauma. We follow Christ's example of servant-leadership and teamwork in our ministry of rescue and restoration. We are a community who values and celebrates one another and we strive toward excellence together as a certified Best Christian Workplace. At this moment, God is doing important and incredible things at Phoenix Rescue Mission. Do you want to be a part of it?

WHO WILL LOVE THIS JOB

• A people person, you build deep relationships easily and leverage those relationships to achieve development goals.
• A strategic thinker, you can see around corners, anticipating what is to come and how to position the organization to be its most successful.
• A highly organized individual, you take pride in using your well-developed meticulousness to get your tasks done on time and flawlessly.
• A committed Christian, you are energized by spreading God's Word and growing His Kingdom.

YOUR TOP RESPONSIBILITIES

• You will manage a portfolio of around 650-700 mid-level donors, providing thoughtful stewardship focused on retention-based philanthropy.
• You will maintain and execute a communication matrix including, but not limited to, all thank, ask, and impact reporting communications, as well as stewardship strategies.
• You will assist with the development of engagement opportunities, marketing materials, and upgrading strategies specifically targeted to mid-level donors.
• You will ensure that all donor data is accurately updated in the donor database and monitor and report on program priority metrics and goals.
• You will collaborate with the Philanthropy Manager to develop strategies to identify and convert qualified mid-level donors into major gift portfolios.
• You will lead or participate in devotions, prayers, or other organization activities that promote a credible Christian witness and lifestyle.

Requirements

WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE

• Bachelor's degree and 2-3 years of practical experience or a combination of education and experience in fundraising or development.
• Experience with mid-level donor work is a plus.
• You are proficient with CRM systems.
• You are highly results-oriented and enjoy fulfilling donor interests while achieving fundraising goals.
• You have superior communication skills with the ability to effectively express the need for and benefit of supporting Phoenix Rescue Mission.
• You are a team player with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• You have excellent judgment and deep understanding of the highest levels of fundraising professional standards and practice, particularly relating to donor confidentiality and conflict of interest.
• You have a solid and credible Christian witness and lifestyle that exemplifies Christ in character and actions.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Life-giving work that transforms the cities we serve
• Caring and supportive environment
• Generous health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) match program
• Robust paid time off program
• 12 paid holidays annually
• Local to Phoenix but location flexibility within the metro area

Phoenix Rescue Mission is an equal opportunity employer consistent with its rights as a religious not-for-profit organization to exercise employment preferences for members of the Christian faith. Employees must affirm their alignment with the Mission's Statement of Faith and adhere to the Mission's employee policies and guidelines as set forth by the CEO.


Salary Description


$67,000-$74,000/year