What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Officer position at Scientific Search?
Location: RemoteAre you passionate about fundraising for an important cause? Do you love to roll your sleeves up and get involved? Do you consider yourself a natural relationship builder? Looking for a true development role? This may be for you!You will assist the Development Team in the identification and qualification of prospects capable of giving in excess of $10,000. This individual will be responsible for ensuring that the major gift pipeline contains relevant, appropriate prospects and that they receive regular, meaningful communications. In addition, this individual will cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of mid-tier donors ($1,000-$9,999).
- Review philanthropically screened prospects and begin the qualification process with the goal of qualifying prospects either into portfolios or out of the Major Gift Pipeline.
- Coordinate the stewardship process for the Development Team by generating weekly lists of $1,000 gifts received and making thank you phone calls.
- Cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of approximately 75 active mid-tier ($1,000 - $9,999) donors with an emphasis on those capable of becoming major gift donors..
- Consistent review of donor data in Salesforce and update records as needed/appropriate; utilize Salesforce to record activity and data involving prospects and donors.
Some Things You Will Bring To The Role Include
- Bachelor’s Degree in fundraising, development or related field preferred;
- 2-3 years of fundraising development experience (or relevant field) required, preferably in healthcare;
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills; strong organizational skills; attention to detail and interpersonal skills; good presentation skills;
- Familiarity with the non-profit business landscape;
- Sound knowledge of practices and philosophy of charitable giving;
- Proficiency in Microsoft office suite and Salesforce (or similar CRM system).
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