Major Gifts Officer, SITCSRS
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Job Location:
Milwaukee, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Major Gifts Officer
CLIENT ASSOCIATION(s):Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) 50% and Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) 50%
POSITION REPORTS TO:Director of Business Development SITC and Executive Director SRS
DIRECT REPORTS:None
EMPLOYEE STATUS:Exempt
ROLE TYPE/LEVEL:Mid-Level (Non-Supervisory)
CLIENT/DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:
The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) is a non-profit medical professional society of influential scientists academicians researchers clinicians government representatives and industry leaders from around the world dedicated to improving cancer patient outcomes by advancing the science and application of cancer immunotherapy.
The Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) is an international society that has gained recognition as one of the worlds premier spine societies. The SRS has maintained a commitment to research and education in the field of spinal conditions. Strict membership criteria ensure that the individual Fellows (Members) support that commitment. Current membership includes more than 1750 of the worlds leading spine surgeons (orthopaedic and neurological) researchers physician assistants and orthotists who are involved in research and treatment of spinal conditions
JOB OVERVIEW:
Development management and oversight of strategic fundraising efforts for SITC and SRS.
The Major Gifts Officer for SITC will lead the identification cultivation and solicitation of high-capacity individual donors to advance the Societys mission. The role manages a portfolio of major gift prospects developing personalized engagement strategies and stewarding long-term philanthropic relationships. It also oversees planned giving efforts educating donors on legacy opportunities and securing future commitments to sustain SITCs programs and initiatives.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES (minimum of 37.5 hours/week):
Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer 50%
- Identify qualify and manage a portfolio of individual major gift prospects and donors in consultation with the Director of Business Development.
- Develop and execute tailored cultivation solicitation and stewardship strategies to secure major gifts.
- Conduct one-on-one donor meetings with SITC leaders and Forward Fund Committee members virtual or in person to advance donor relationships and philanthropic commitments.
- Collaborate with senior leadership and scientific experts to align donor interests with SITC priorities and initiatives.
- Prepare compelling proposals presentations and impact reports for major gift prospects.
- Lead and expand the organizations planned giving program including marketing legacy giving opportunities in collaboration with the SITC communications team.
- Provide guidance to donors on planned giving vehicles and work with legal/financial advisors as needed in collaboration with the SITC Executive Director.
- Track outreach moves management and gift activity.
- Ensure high-quality stewardship and recognition for major donors and planned giving participants in collaboration with the SITC communications team.
- Support development events cultivation activities and donor engagement opportunities in collaboration with other SITC staff.
Scoliosis Research Society 50%
- In concert with the Executive Director and Development Committee develop and implement components of the strategic plan that pertains to fund development
- Develop a comprehensive fundraising plan that is aimed at supporting the Research Education and Outreach Fund as well as dedicated funds as towards individual programs as outlined by the Board of Directors. Current directed efforts are aimed at the Lori A. Karol Fund and the SRS Traveling Fellows Fund.
- Direct and oversee fund procurement donor tracking estate/planned giving donations grant writing funding reporting & metrics funder compliance and benefits administration donor relations/recognition and awards distribution fundraising events and annual campaigns.
- Support staff with interdepartmental information exchange pertaining to funder and donor needs expectations and key deliverables
- Effectively collaborate with SRS staff including education communications membership and meetings teams to ensure planning timelines and the sharing of relevant information across departments.
- Ensure good relationships with existing donors and source new revenue streams and funding sources to underwrite the strategic efforts and initiatives of the society
- Identify and develop program expansion/leveraging opportunities aimed at increased funding opportunities
- With the Senior Communication Manager oversee the development of fundraising-related marketing materials press releases online information and other materials as needed.
- Serve as the primary staff liaison to the Development Committee as assigned and provide direction for the creation of agendas background materials and minutes as well as decision and action item implementation
- Oversee the maintenance of all needed files and systems to track solicitation and other fundraising efforts including individual donor relations (i.e. sponsor database donor database donor letters pledge reminders and tax reporting)
- Stay updated on new technologies best practices and industry trends to identify innovative strategies and solutions that will drive growth in quality lead generation and funder/donor relations
- Overtime develop a solicitation training program for SRS Development Committee members and SRS Board of Directors
- Monitor current and potential funder news and regularly report findings to SRS Development Committee and SRS Board of Directors
- Develop and monitor budgets in areas of responsibilities as well as provide appropriate tracking and trending reports
- Provide support for the volunteer solicitors and executive staff for development efforts as needed
- Other duties as assigned.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least 5 years professional experience in fund development. Skills needed in fundraising business development proposal writing budget planning and management. Ability to forge positive interpersonal relationships with prospects and colleagues.
- Outstanding interpersonal organizational and communications skills.
- Bachelors Degree preferred
- Previous association management experience and familiarity with nonprofit boards of directors a plus
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Excellent writing and organizational skills attention to detail and good oral communication skills. Ability to work independently but as part of a small strong team. Bachelors degree or equivalent experience required. Some association background preferred.
TRAVEL REQUIRED:
SITC Approximately 1-3 weeks per year of travel are required. Some weekend and evening work may be required.
SRS - Approximately 1-3 weeks per year of travel are required including some international. Some weekend and evening work may be required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This is a full-time position located in our office in downtown Milwaukee WI and a minimum of two days onsite in the office (including Wednesday as an all-staff-in-office day) are a requirement of the role.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (lifting packaging etc.)
Ability to move freely around annual meeting site tolerance for occasional long hours some packaging and lifting up to 50 pounds.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Attendance at the annual meeting is required. Some evening and weekend calls for committee work are required.
Excellent writing and organizational skills attention to detail and good oral communication skills. Ability to work independently but as part of a small strong team. Bachelors degree or equivalent experience required. Some association background preferred.
TRAVEL REQUIRED:
SITC Approximately 1-3 weeks per year of travel are required. Some weekend and evening work may be required.
SRS - Approximately 1-3 weeks per year of travel are required including some international. Some weekend and evening work may be required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This is a full-time position located in our office in downtown Milwaukee WI and a minimum of two days onsite in the office (including Wednesday as an all-staff-in-office day) are a requirement of the role.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (lifting packaging etc.)
Ability to move freely around annual meeting site tolerance for occasional long hours some packaging and lifting up to 50 pounds.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Attendance at the annual meeting is required. Some evening and weekend calls for committee work are required.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
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