Development Officer

The following statements are meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

Position Purpose and Summary

The Development Officer is responsible for developing cultivating and expanding relationships with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.s (the Sorority) donors. The Development Officer is responsible for coordinating efforts to increase the organizations overall funding base and diversify its charitable revenue streams. The primary responsibility of the Development Officer is to manage donor relationships and develop relationships with new potential donors by providing exceptional service and ensuring longterm collaboration with the Sorority.

The Development Officer will implement and maintain fundraising activities and will oversee the organizations revenuegenerating charitable activities including major gifts corporate and foundation giving and planned to give to expand and diversify the donor base to meet the Sororitys ambitious fundraising goals. The Officer will also actively participate in any future plans for special fundraising campaigns including a planned capital campaign.

The Development Officer will design and implement an annual plan to raise a minimum of $2 million from various sources to include but not limited to individuals families foundations corporations nonprofit organizations and government entities.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Development Officer collaborates closely with the Executive Director CFO and Strategic Partnerships Committee of the Board of Directors. The Development Officer reports to the CFO and does not have any direct reports. The Development Officer serves as a liaison to the Strategic Partnerships Committee and manages a portfolio of major gifts donors and prospects in support of organizationwide operating and programming initiatives. This position also coordinates regularly with the Sororitys 501(c)3 affiliated organization Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF) to implement and maintain an effective overall funding raising plan.

Proactively cultivates and solicits prospect relationships to inspire and engage philanthropic interests and goals.

Manages existing donor relationships seeking greater opportunities for giving.

Oversees the management of daily development needs for the Sorority leveraging the expertise of board and staff leadership when needed.

Provides guidance regarding major gifts and other development and fundraising matters.

Participates in communitywide development activities as needed.

Develops innovative strategies and leads the solicitation efforts of all major monetary gifts.

Leads research efforts to identify new prospects to build the donor pipeline.

Collaborates with the Strategic Partnerships Committee to prepare and submit private and other funding proposals.

Works closely with the Executive Director National Program Planning & Development Chair Leadership Academy Chair Social Action Commission Chair and other staff to develop appropriate strategies and priorities for proposal submissions; collects maintains analyzes and evaluates anecdotal data from staff and external industry sources to assist with solicitation.

Creates thoughtful and strategic communications including proposals impact reports and communication to key donor audiences. Creates coordinates and executes customized engagement opportunities for current and prospective donors.

Leverages constituent relationships to coordinate donor plans and donor recognition as well as report on progress of activity.

Achieves strong proficiency in the Sororitys donor management software for development functions including but not limited to queries reporting tracking etc.

Performs other jobrelated duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge Skills and Abilities)

Bachelors degree in business administration nonprofit management communications marketing journalism or equivalent is preferable.

Minimum of six 6 to eight 8 years of experience in fundraising or philanthropy preferably connected to the arts and/or education.

Possesses a high level of knowledge and expertise in major gifts and fundraising in general and at least a midlevel knowledge of planned giving.

A proven history of success in direct cultivation solicitation and stewardship of major gifts. Experience driving successful fundraising campaigns.

Demonstrated ability to take primary responsibility for projects and complete them in a timely manner with limited supervision. Proactive takes initiative and selfmotivated.

Effective and persuasive verbal and written communication skills. Strong leadership and negotiation skills.

Ability to articulate a broad vision of the organization to various stakeholders.

Excellent research and analytical skills.

Experience working effectively with diverse populations and leading projects that involve numerous tasks and multiple teams while maintaining a positive attitude.

Proficiency with donor management software and/or CRM platforms Microsoft Office suite particularly Excel Word and PowerPoint.

Must be able to travel and work evenings and weekends for major events and where staff participation is required.

Relocation assistance is not available. Must reside within a 50mile radius of National Headquarters within six 6 months of start date.

Proof of comprehensive COVID19 vaccination required.

Qualifications Considered a Plus

Masters degree in business administration nonprofit management communications marketing journalism or equivalent.

Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) certification.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

The ADA prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in employment transportation public accommodation communications and governmental activities. The ADA also prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures hiring firing advancement compensation job training and other terms conditions and privileges of employment. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

Medical dental vision disability life insurance 401(k) retirement plan and paid leave.

Worksite

Hybrid (Remote and InPerson); 1707 New Hampshire Avenue N.W. Washington DC 20009