Individual Gifts Officer
Sidwell
- Washington DC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Partner with the Senior Director of Individual Giving to determine strategies and action steps needed to identify, qualify, cultivate, and solicit mid-major gift ($5,000 - $100,000) donors.
- Collaborate with senior leaders and Advancement Team colleagues on targeted campaign strategies to accelerate sustainable philanthropic growth.
- Manage and engage the volunteer solicitor engagement for assigned affinity/constituent groups.
- Manage a portfolio of approximately 75-125 prospective donors (current parents, grandparents, parents of alumni, and alumni) to ensure timely steps are taken toward qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and closure of gift proposals.
- Plan and execute a target of 75+ prospective donor visits per year.
- Develop and implement individual strategies for cultivating and soliciting mid-major gift prospects.
- Create inspiring gift proposals through a working knowledge of Sidwell Friends School's educational programs to effectively articulate the School's priorities and fundraising objectives to donors.
- Document all activity in the database and prepare and submit moves management goals that contain specific timelines, projected results, and outcomes.
- Collaborate with the Engagement Team to oversee prospect stewardship through correspondence, donor engagement, professional proposals, mailings, and acknowledgments.
- Achieve personal fundraising and activity goals monthly, quarterly, and annually.
- Attend all appropriate Advancement meetings as well as other school-related events as appropriate.
- Work collaboratively with the School Advancement staff to ensure appropriate coordination and communication.
- Bachelor's degree required. Master's preferred.
- Two years experience working in a fast-paced environment with campaigns, fundraising, or sales in metrics-focused, relationship-building positions with required measurable outcomes.
- Demonstrate integrity and experience with highly confidential information and exercise discretion in a complex and evolving environment.
- Interest in development, fundraising, public relations/marketing, and/or independent education, as well as previous campaign experience, is preferred.
- Excellent computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Asana. Database experience is preferred.
- Experience engaging and managing volunteer partners with volunteer management software. GiveCampus is preffered.
- Knowledge of educational fundraising culture is an asset, and experience with higher education moves management systems is preferred.
- Knowledge of a CRM database, preferably RE NXT.
- Ability to make good decisions and work independently and in a team in a fast-paced environment while prioritizing and managing multiple tasks effectively and efficiently.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
- Demonstrate self-motivation, collaboration, a positive team-player attitude, and willingness to support all advancement partners in a multitasking environment.
- Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Local travel is required.