Development Officer

Development Officer

Vermont, Vermont, United States

Job Description - Development Officer

Assist with the identification and cultivation of a growing donor database, conducting prospect research and developing tailored engagement plans. Manage a portfolio of mid-level donors $1K-$10K and ensure they receive proper cultivation and stewardship. Target and build major donors at the $10K-$25K level, partnering with the Executive Director on logistics, materials, and communications.

Play a vital role in the implementation of a robust annual development program, including the preparation of segmented mailing lists for giving appeals and direct solicitations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Build Major Gift Program as set out by our Development Plan.
• Assist with the production and logistics of regional cultivation events.
• Ensure CRM is optimized for contact tracking, lead generation and reporting.
• Enhance email communication with engaged donors.
• Manage contact tracking and lead generation in the CRM.
• Develop donor correspondence and fundraising materials, including letters, individualized communications, and proposals (as needed).
• Support the development of donor stewardship materials, including annual reports, impact reports, and newsletters.
• Assist with donor information management, updating donor records in partnership with the entire team.
• Qualify and rate top prospects; use prospect tracker to build plan; implement prospect tracker with top prospects.
• Develop a portfolio based on prospect qualification.
• Create a balanced portfolio mix; assign, evaluate and set goals for portfolio.
• Deploy strategies to ensure active portfolios.
• Implement moves management strategy (migrate major donors).
• Initiate donor engagement before and after fundraising events.
• Create a donor communication calendar; enhance email communication with donors.
• Develop personal cultivation and stewardship plans for donors and prospects in portfolios and call, email and arrange meetings accordingly (involve ED when relevant).
• Curate donor cultivation events; identify hosts; coordinate execution.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in a nonprofit development role.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Experience using various communication platforms including MailChimp, Facebook, Instagram.
• Experience utilizing the CRM Neon or experience with other nonprofit CRM systems.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• A high degree of resourcefulness and initiative.
• A deep commitment to the mission and values of our organization