Annual Giving Officer

Grand Rapids, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Annual Giving Officer

Department: Advancement

Reports To: Chris Ellens

Status: Full-time Exempt

SUMMARY

This position focuses on the strategic identification qualification cultivation solicitation and stewardship of individual donors with a strong emphasis on securing support for the Calvin Annual Fund. The Annual Giving Officer will work to increase both participation and philanthropic investment from current lapsed and prospective donors. Guided by a donor-centered approach this position proactively engages individuals through personalized outreach strategies including video text messaging phone digital communications and in-person visits.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Engage with individual donors and prospects cultivating relationships that lead to increased support for the Calvin Annual Fund.

Conduct 12 in-person donor visits per month to qualify prospects advance relationships and solicit gifts.

Develop and execute solicitation strategies aimed at growing annual giving revenue donor retention and donor participation.

Partner closely with the Director of Annual Giving to identify giving trends analyze donor behavior and develop creative solutions to increase philanthropic engagement.

Utilize personalized communication methods to steward and re-engage donors.

Collaborate with Prospect Research and Annual Giving staff to evaluate and promote qualified prospects.

Assist in recruiting and supporting volunteer fundraising ambassadors.

Support integrated Annual Fund campaigns with coordinated messaging and targeted outreach.

Maintain accurate and timely records of donor interactions in the CRM system.

Design and implement a student alumni engagement plan that encourages students to connect with various alumni programs and oversee and supervise the Student Philanthropy Council.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

This position requires a bachelors degree from a four-year college or university.
Three to five years of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Draft correspondence utilize social media effectively communicate via phone calls use various digital platforms such as texting and video.
Engage all communication channels to personally conduct proactive outreach to prospects.
Relationship building / interpersonal skills.
Promote a positive collaborative work style.
Ability to manage details of multiple simultaneous events.
Creative motivated and enthusiastic.
The ability to work independently and proven ability to problem solve and work through challenges.
High level of computer literacy and strong attention to detail.
Possess a Christian commitment that is compatible with the mission of Calvin University and a desire to put faith in action through the Alumni programs.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

The position requires the ability to regularly negotiate purchases; solicit financial donations from companies or individuals; write proposals; plan supervise and appraise the work of others; interpret Calvin policies in situations requiring judgment and persuasion; and activities requiring excellent communication skills. Handles highly sensitive and/or confidential information which requires sensitivity and diplomacy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work in this position is performed within routine office conditions with occasional exposure to hazardous or unpleasant conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

FAITH and EDUCATIONAL COMMITMENT

1. Commitment to the educational mission of Calvin as a Christian liberal arts University affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church.

2. A commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith learning and student development.

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

Demonstrated awareness and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and positive communication across multiple dimensions of diversity including but not limited to race gender physical limitations class or religious perspectives.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Job Title: Annual Giving OfficerDepartment: AdvancementReports To: Chris Ellens Status: Full-time ExemptSUMMARYThis position focuses on the strategic identification qualification cultivation solicitation and stewardship of individual donors with a strong emphasis on securing support for the Calvin A...