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Major Gifts Development Officer

Job Description

The development officer is a highly professional fundraising position that will work as a part of the Kiwanis Children’s Fund fundraising team and support designated areas and their volunteers in the US and abroad.

The officer works closely with the Director of Development and other Children’s Fund staff to develop fundraising strategies and activities, secure annual and major gifts, achieve stated team fundraising goals, and strengthen and support all active campaigns.

As a member of the Kiwanis Children’s Fund team, the development officer will:

Support the goals, strategies, and plans of all active fundraising campaigns, which reflect the vision, mission, and strategic objectives of Kiwanis International and the Kiwanis Children’s Fund.
Maintain donor confidentiality.
Participate fully in staff meetings and gatherings.
Other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

Major Gift fundraising. Identify, qualify, cultivate, and solicit a portfolio of approximately 100 major and planned gift prospects. (50%)
Develop individualized fundraising and cultivation plans and philanthropic goals for each prospect, including at least seven significant donor interactions monthly.
Execute regular stewardship activities to enhance long-term donor relationships and increase giving.
Monitor and analyze portfolio performance.
As needed, produce contact reports, briefing reports, and talking points for the fundraising team, executive staff leadership, Trustees, and other volunteer leaders.
Travel monthly to visit donors and clubs in assigned Kiwanis region to cultivate and solicit campaign gifts and commitments. Travel also includes annual trips to a to-be-determined district convention and international convention. All travel is subject to approval by the Director of Development.
Club commitments and volunteer management. Secure five-year commitments from clubs in assigned Kiwanis regions to fundraising campaigns while driving fundraising through active volunteer management. (40%)
Through engaging club leaders and presentations to Kiwanis clubs, secure five-year fundraising commitments from clubs within assigned regions. Maintain an active club prospect portfolio to apply moves management to each prospect.
Actively manage and lead a group of volunteers within each district in the assigned Kiwanis region to drive fundraising activity and fundraising campaign awareness through various communication methods, including virtual monthly meetings, email communications, and individual phone calls to volunteers.
Serve as the expert fundraising advisor to district fundraising volunteers as they work to secure gifts from clubs and individuals.
Share Kiwanis Children’s Fund materials and resources when appropriate to support volunteer fundraising efforts.
Fundraising plan. Participate in the creation, ongoing improvement, and execution of the campaign fundraising plan for all Kiwanis Children’s Fund fundraising priorities. (10%)

Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree or higher in business, communications, or philanthropy preferred.

Experiential Requirements

Demonstrated fundraising success.
At least two years of experience working in a fundraising campaign.
History of success working both independently and as part of a team.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to speak effectively in front of groups.
Experience in strategic planning and data analysis; high attention to detail
Ability to meet deadlines and organize and prioritize work.
Excellent project management experience and multitasking skills.
Volunteer management experience in a not-for-profit or service organization is highly desired.

Required Skills

Writing proficiency.
Microsoft Office products, with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
Internet proficiency, including social media.
Raiser’s Edge or Salesforce knowledge is preferred.

Other Requirements

Kiwanis Family experience a plus
Multilingual a plus (reading, writing, and speaking skills)
Experience working in a non-profit or membership-based organization is a plus

Working Conditions

Some travel is required (approximately 25% of the time).
Flexibility to work some evenings or weekends.
Available to work remotely and in the office when required.

About the Organization

Kiwanis International is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world, one child, and one community at a time. Their vision is to positively influence communities worldwide, ensuring that all children wake up in environments that believe in them, nurture them, and provide the support they need to thrive.

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