Rutgers Foundation
Senior Donor Advisor (Major Gift Officer)
Rutgers Foundation, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
Position Title:
Senior Donor Advisor Position Type:
Regular Full-Time Department:
Global Relationships and Resources (Fundraising Team) Location:
Washington, DC - Hybrid (or remote in Southeastern region of United States) Salary Range:
$82,000 - $102,000 - $122,000 Position Summary: The
Senior Donor Advisor,
functions as a Major Gift Officer, reports to the Senior Director, Major Gifts Development and functions as a key member of the
philanthropy and fundraising
team within the Global Relationships and Resources Department. The Senior Donor Advisor will develop and manage a portfolio of major-level-giving donors by initiating, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding relationships with individuals and families who partner financially with Lutheran World Relief and other Corus International brands. This role requires extensive travel and primarily serves the southeastern United States, North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida and will also travel to Georgia, Tennessee, Northern Virginia, Washington, DC., Indiana and Ohio.
Responsibilities
Develop and manage a portfolio of 125-150 qualified donors with annual major gift prospects of $10K and higher.
Develop and execute thoughtful, innovative, and individualized strategies for qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors, involving colleagues and organizational leaders as appropriate.
Plan and execute a regular cadence of communications (voice-to-voice and written) with donors.
Plan and execute regular visits (in person and virtual) with donors.
Travel within designated territory to visit donors and attend organizational meetings. International travel will occur periodically, and some trips will include leading donors to current program sites.
Work closely with the Senior Director to create, track and measure revenue objectives and key results for the donor portfolio.
Collaborate with members of the fundraising team and regional volunteers to execute donor events and regional strategies.
Regularly utilize Raiser's Edge to record all interactions with donors and manage solicitation plans and revenue projections in a timely manner.
Undertake special projects and assignments to advance the mission of Corus International.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 7 years' professional work experience; or the equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) certification is desirable.
Experience must include successful fundraising in a nonprofit environment, including developing major donors.
Experience with "Moves Management" or related strategic relationship development.
Experience using Raiser's Edge (or similar donor database) and proficiency using Microsoft Office products.
Must have a current and valid drivers' license.
Ability to travel and visit donors and attend Corus' meetings up to 60% of the time.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to comfortably engage with faith-based donors.
Ability to lead face-to-face meetings and the confidence to solicit funding using effective and appropriate language.
Strong presentation skills with the ability to present opportunities and reports to an audience in person or virtually.
Skilled in the art of closing the gift with donors.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven experience in utilizing compelling donor materials and pitches that inspire action and support.
Collaborative, team-oriented work style, with self-motivation and drive to get the job done with little supervision.
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Position Title:
Senior Donor Advisor Position Type:
Regular Full-Time Department:
Global Relationships and Resources (Fundraising Team) Location:
Washington, DC - Hybrid (or remote in Southeastern region of United States) Salary Range:
$82,000 - $102,000 - $122,000 Position Summary: The
Senior Donor Advisor,
functions as a Major Gift Officer, reports to the Senior Director, Major Gifts Development and functions as a key member of the
philanthropy and fundraising
team within the Global Relationships and Resources Department. The Senior Donor Advisor will develop and manage a portfolio of major-level-giving donors by initiating, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding relationships with individuals and families who partner financially with Lutheran World Relief and other Corus International brands. This role requires extensive travel and primarily serves the southeastern United States, North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida and will also travel to Georgia, Tennessee, Northern Virginia, Washington, DC., Indiana and Ohio.
Responsibilities
Develop and manage a portfolio of 125-150 qualified donors with annual major gift prospects of $10K and higher.
Develop and execute thoughtful, innovative, and individualized strategies for qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors, involving colleagues and organizational leaders as appropriate.
Plan and execute a regular cadence of communications (voice-to-voice and written) with donors.
Plan and execute regular visits (in person and virtual) with donors.
Travel within designated territory to visit donors and attend organizational meetings. International travel will occur periodically, and some trips will include leading donors to current program sites.
Work closely with the Senior Director to create, track and measure revenue objectives and key results for the donor portfolio.
Collaborate with members of the fundraising team and regional volunteers to execute donor events and regional strategies.
Regularly utilize Raiser's Edge to record all interactions with donors and manage solicitation plans and revenue projections in a timely manner.
Undertake special projects and assignments to advance the mission of Corus International.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 7 years' professional work experience; or the equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) certification is desirable.
Experience must include successful fundraising in a nonprofit environment, including developing major donors.
Experience with "Moves Management" or related strategic relationship development.
Experience using Raiser's Edge (or similar donor database) and proficiency using Microsoft Office products.
Must have a current and valid drivers' license.
Ability to travel and visit donors and attend Corus' meetings up to 60% of the time.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to comfortably engage with faith-based donors.
Ability to lead face-to-face meetings and the confidence to solicit funding using effective and appropriate language.
Strong presentation skills with the ability to present opportunities and reports to an audience in person or virtually.
Skilled in the art of closing the gift with donors.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven experience in utilizing compelling donor materials and pitches that inspire action and support.
Collaborative, team-oriented work style, with self-motivation and drive to get the job done with little supervision.
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