Advancement Officer

Summary

The Advancement Officer is a key fundraising professional and an integral member ofSimpsonHousing Services Advancement team. This role serves as the mid-level/pipeline gift officer and manages a robust portfolio of individual donorsandcontributing to Simpsons long-term fundraising capacity.

The Advancement Officer drives annual giving efforts by buildingstrongdonor relationships through effective cultivation solicitation and stewardship strategies whileidentifyingopportunities to deepen donor engagement and increase donations.

Working closely with the Director of Advancement and Communications and the Advancement team theAdvancement Officer manages a portfolio ofapproximately 150300 donors primarily giving in the $250$1000 range. This roleisresponsible forgenerating annual revenue throughone-to-one solicitations annual campaigns event revenue and volunteer-driven fundraising strategies. Thispositionplays a critical part in strengthening Simpsons pipeline of philanthropic support.

Key Responsibilities

Donor Portfolio Management & Solicitation (40%)

• Manage and grow a portfolio ofapproximately 150300 individual donors and prospects in the $250$1000 giving range.

• Identify qualify and cultivate newand currentdonors converting volunteers first-time and event-based supporters into ongoing annual donors.

• Manage ongoing prospect research within their donor portfolio and among new donors volunteers and event participants toidentifyopportunities for cultivation solicitation and increased giving.

• Collaborate with the Advancement team in executing multichannel annual giving campaigns including direct mail email online giving and peer-to-peer fundraising.

• Write compelling donor communications including appeals acknowledgments and impact updates.

• Ensuretimely personalized follow-up with donors and consistent engagement across all touchpoints.

• Conduct donor outreach through email phone events and in-person meetings.

• Develop segmentation strategies to improve donor retention andidentifyupgrade opportunities.

• Build clear pathways from new and entry-level donorstosustained annual giving.

• Leverage Art 4 ShelterGiveto the Max Cook & Connect and other engagement opportunities toacquireand growdonorbase.

Cook & Connect Volunteer Program Fundraising (25%)

• Collaborate closely with the Volunteer Engagement Manager in building donor relationshipsthroughthevolunteerprogramand serveas the primarydonorrelationship manager for Cook & Connect.

• Build andmaintainrelationships thatevolvevolunteer engagement into financial support.

• Develop and execute a fundraising strategy tied to volunteer participation including cultivation solicitation and stewardship.

• Expandindividualvolunteersand groupsinto ongoing donors.

• Identifyupgrade opportunitiesand participation in Art 4 Shelter and other cultivation events.Track and report on donor and volunteer engagement participation and donation outcomes.

Events & Sponsorships (20%)

• Play a key role indonor and sponsor engagement for key fundraising events including ticket sales and sponsorship.

• Contribute to theprocurement of artworkand auction itemsfor Art 4 Shelter byidentifyingand engaging artists cultivating new relationships and strengthening connections with returning contributors.

• Coordinate donor recognition and cultivation events in collaboration with the Advancement team.

• Participate in planning and executing event tasks as directed by the Director of Advancement and Communications.

Data Management & Collaboration (15%)

• Maintainaccuratedonor records and track portfolio activity utilizingGiveffect.

• Analyze donor data and performance benchmarks to support department strategy deepen donor relationships and drive year-over-year growth from individual donors.

• Monitor fundraising progress and provide weekly and monthly updates to the Director of Advancement and Communications.

• Contribute to team planning strategy development and annual fundraising goal setting.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 35 years of progressive experience in fundraising with a strong emphasis on individual giving and major gifts.

• Evolve knowledge of and commitment to equity and anti-racism on an individual level andparticipatein Advancement and Communications Teams commitment.

• Participate in meetings trainings and workshops hosted by SHS about diversity equity inclusion anti-racism and other related topics.

• Comfortable withlifting upto 20 pounds and moving items.

• Valid drivers license access to reliable transportation and ability toregularly workevenings and weekends.

• Demonstratedproficiencyin the Microsoft Office suite andCRMdevelopment data system.

Desired Experience

• Demonstrated experience withGiveffect Blackbaud Raisers Edge/NXTOneCause mobile bid apps or other fundraising platforms.

• Experience in mission-driven community-based organizations.

Required Experience:

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