The Assistant Director of Philanthropy plays a crucial role in supporting the financial sustainability and growth of the organization by cultivating relationships with donors, implementing mid-level giving strategies, and partnering with our direct marketing program.
Key Responsibilities
Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors with the capacity to give $1,000 - $9,999 annually.
Develop personalized cultivation strategies to engage a portfolio of ~ 200 donors and prospects, and build relationships.
Regularly communicate with donors to provide updates on the organization's work, express gratitude, and steward their contributions effectively.
Collaborate with the Senior Director of Philanthropy to derive and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies aligned with the goals of Joybound.
Achieve or exceed annual goals for donor engagements, presented and accepted proposals, gift size, total revenue raised, etc.
Analyze donor data and fundraising metrics to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
Ensures appropriate and consistent donor-centric communications in all materials, such as solicitation, acknowledgement, and stewardship.
Effectively utilize systems and software to record donor engagements; research and cultivate donors and prospects using Raiser’s Edge/NXT, WealthEngine, Crescendo, the internet, and/or other technology as appropriate.
Attend, support, and enhance donor experiences at Joybound events.
Maintain the utmost confidentiality of all Joybound donor, prospect, and/or other internal information.
Practice and promote a positive, humane, and caring attitude toward people and animals; contribute to Joybound’s happy and collaborative culture.
Maintain the utmost confidentiality of all Joybound’s donors, prospects, and/or other internal information.
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements and Qualifications:
Four-year college degree or equivalent professional experience. CFRE or similar professional designation preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Three or more years of experience in non-profit fundraising, with a demonstrated record of success in securing individual gifts of more than $5,000.
Superior interpersonal skills, with the capacity to develop and advance relationships with a diverse community of donors, prospects, colleagues, volunteers, partners, and/or community members to achieve Joybound's goals.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Enthusiasm for the human-animal bond; concern for the welfare of people and animals; comfort with animals in the workplace.
Proficiency in software and systems such as Raiser’s Edge/NXT, WealthEngine, Engaging Networks, Asana, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.
A valid California Driver’s License with not more than two at-fault incidents in a three-year period and no major at-fault violations in the last ten years and must be insured.
Pre-employment background check required.
Physical/Environmental Requirements
Work environment includes constant exposure to animals and animal allergens.
Push/pull moderately heavy objects up to 25 pounds. Kneel, bend, stoop, squat, reach above and below shoulder level, grasp and turn objects, stand and/or walk frequently and repetitively throughout each shift. Flex the neck upward and downward; twist the neck and the waist. Sit for long and short periods of time using a computer.
Drive an automobile.
Hours
Full-time, exempt position requiring a minimum of 40 hours per week, including occasional evening and/or weekend work. Hours and workdays may vary according to the needs of the department. A hybrid option will be available following the first 90 days (about 3 months) of employment.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Other
Job function
Other
Industries
Non-profit Organizations
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