Meals on Wheels People
INDIVIDUAL AND PLANNED GIVING MANAGER
Meals on Wheels People, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
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INDIVIDUAL AND PLANNED GIVING MANAGER
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Meals on Wheels People Meals on Wheels People is an organization founded in and by the community! Over the past 50 years, our non-profit has helped thousands of older adults in the Portland Metro area keep their independence through weekly meal delivery and social connections. Our culture reflects our five values: integrity, commitment, respect, inclusion, creativity, and TEAMWORK. With over 20 meal delivery centers throughout Multnomah, Washington, and Clark counties, our staff and thousands of volunteers ensure that no adult over 60 goes hungry or experiences social isolation. Make a meaningful impact while working in a supportive and collaborative environment that values your well-being. Enjoy the benefits of a four-day workweek, ample quality time off, and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k)-retirement plan, pet insurance, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, an Employee Assistance Program, and mileage reimbursement. We are seeking an Individual & Planned Giving Manager to oversee a portfolio of major gift and planned giving prospects, driving philanthropic revenue through strategic donor engagement. This role will lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of fundraising strategies, securing gifts of $10,000+ and advancing MOWP’s planned giving program. The Manager will collaborate closely with the Chief Development Officer to align major and planned giving efforts with organizational priorities, while stewarding legacy donors, cultivating new commitments, and managing the Jean Wade Legacy Society. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of nonprofit experience with expertise in individual and major gift fundraising, including a proven record of securing five- and six-figure gifts. Bilingual skills are preferred. They will demonstrate strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities, with excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills. A passion for serving older adults and flexibility to work occasional extended hours for special events are essential. Principal Duties And Responsibilities (Essential Functions) Leads the major and planned giving programs to meet financial goals. Uses moves management to Manage a personal portfolio of 150+ high-capacity prospects for qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Manages major and planned gift donor cultivation and stewardship strategies, partnering with MOWP board members and leadership staff when appropriate. Leads stewardship planning and activities for individual donors. Works with the CDO to implement a short and long-term strategic direction for raising major gifts for operations and the capital campaign with an emphasis on increasing revenue through individual gifts, DAFs, and planned giving. Works with the CDO to reach capital campaign fundraising goals, through excellent communication with donors and leadership, database management and campaign tracking, and solicitation pipeline monitoring. Works with the Campaign Manager, Database Manager, and Annual Giving Specialist to manage a dynamic pipeline of leadership and major gift prospects and donors and develop and maintain a comprehensive prospect strategy and moves management system Collaborates with the CEO and CDO on engaging, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors and assists the CDO to manage donor engagement activities of the CEO. Works closely with key staff to plan and support leadership, major, and planned giving events. Partners with the Annual Giving Specialist on leadership giving strategies and stewardship. Works collaboratively across the organization to support fundraising goals, specifically grants, marketing, and the events teams. Assists the board and other staff with solicitations by providing portfolio development support, strategic counsel, and help with donor communications Works closely with other team members to install a cooperative, strategic and team-oriented work environment, continually identifying ways to enhance the team’s fundraising and operation efforts through team problem solving and collaboration. Participates in in-service training and attends required meetings. Supports the mission, vision, values, and strategic plan of Meals on Wheels People, Inc. Other duties as assigned. Education & Knowledge Bachelor degree in business administration, marketing, communication or related field preferred Knowledge of effective fundraising strategies and industry trends Skills, Abilities & Experience Five years of experience in individual fundraising and development with an emphasis on leadership giving and major gift work Bilingual English/Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Asian, or African language skills are strongly preferred. An additional $1872 annually is available for staff who pass a fluency exam. Demonstrated experience soliciting and securing five and six figure gifts Proven experience in meeting and exceeding fundraising goals. Advanced computer skills, with strong proficiency in donor management systems is required knowledge of Raiser's Edge preferred Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and transportation required. Excellent organizational, record-keeping, time management, and multi-tasking skills, including the ability to set priorities and be flexible to last-minute changes. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal, and presentation skills. Ability to effectively organize and manage multiple organization initiatives and encourage coworkers to do the same. Responsive with great follow-through skills and the ability to build trust and maintain constructive relationships across organizational boundaries Advanced computer skills, with strong proficiency in donor management systems is required knowledge of Raiser's Edge preferred Skill and motivation to work with multicultural and socially diverse populations with the ability to effectively communicate with diverse populations, including aging, BIPOC, low-income, and persons living with disabilities. Willing to work extended hours to support special activities and other deadlines. Any satisfactory combination of experience, training and/or education which ensures the ability to perform the work may substitute for the above qualifications. Working Conditions/Physical Demands Fast-paced, with significant people interaction. May be required to move up to 25lbs to support special events and occasional reaching, bending, and stooping. Ability to operate general office equipment. Travel around the Portland and Vancouver metro areas required Must successfully pass Meals on Wheels People pre-employment drug and criminal background screening. Disclaimer The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise; employment in this job is an “at will” employment relationship.
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INDIVIDUAL AND PLANNED GIVING MANAGER
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Meals on Wheels People Meals on Wheels People is an organization founded in and by the community! Over the past 50 years, our non-profit has helped thousands of older adults in the Portland Metro area keep their independence through weekly meal delivery and social connections. Our culture reflects our five values: integrity, commitment, respect, inclusion, creativity, and TEAMWORK. With over 20 meal delivery centers throughout Multnomah, Washington, and Clark counties, our staff and thousands of volunteers ensure that no adult over 60 goes hungry or experiences social isolation. Make a meaningful impact while working in a supportive and collaborative environment that values your well-being. Enjoy the benefits of a four-day workweek, ample quality time off, and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k)-retirement plan, pet insurance, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, an Employee Assistance Program, and mileage reimbursement. We are seeking an Individual & Planned Giving Manager to oversee a portfolio of major gift and planned giving prospects, driving philanthropic revenue through strategic donor engagement. This role will lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of fundraising strategies, securing gifts of $10,000+ and advancing MOWP’s planned giving program. The Manager will collaborate closely with the Chief Development Officer to align major and planned giving efforts with organizational priorities, while stewarding legacy donors, cultivating new commitments, and managing the Jean Wade Legacy Society. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of nonprofit experience with expertise in individual and major gift fundraising, including a proven record of securing five- and six-figure gifts. Bilingual skills are preferred. They will demonstrate strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities, with excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills. A passion for serving older adults and flexibility to work occasional extended hours for special events are essential. Principal Duties And Responsibilities (Essential Functions) Leads the major and planned giving programs to meet financial goals. Uses moves management to Manage a personal portfolio of 150+ high-capacity prospects for qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Manages major and planned gift donor cultivation and stewardship strategies, partnering with MOWP board members and leadership staff when appropriate. Leads stewardship planning and activities for individual donors. Works with the CDO to implement a short and long-term strategic direction for raising major gifts for operations and the capital campaign with an emphasis on increasing revenue through individual gifts, DAFs, and planned giving. Works with the CDO to reach capital campaign fundraising goals, through excellent communication with donors and leadership, database management and campaign tracking, and solicitation pipeline monitoring. Works with the Campaign Manager, Database Manager, and Annual Giving Specialist to manage a dynamic pipeline of leadership and major gift prospects and donors and develop and maintain a comprehensive prospect strategy and moves management system Collaborates with the CEO and CDO on engaging, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors and assists the CDO to manage donor engagement activities of the CEO. Works closely with key staff to plan and support leadership, major, and planned giving events. Partners with the Annual Giving Specialist on leadership giving strategies and stewardship. Works collaboratively across the organization to support fundraising goals, specifically grants, marketing, and the events teams. Assists the board and other staff with solicitations by providing portfolio development support, strategic counsel, and help with donor communications Works closely with other team members to install a cooperative, strategic and team-oriented work environment, continually identifying ways to enhance the team’s fundraising and operation efforts through team problem solving and collaboration. Participates in in-service training and attends required meetings. Supports the mission, vision, values, and strategic plan of Meals on Wheels People, Inc. Other duties as assigned. Education & Knowledge Bachelor degree in business administration, marketing, communication or related field preferred Knowledge of effective fundraising strategies and industry trends Skills, Abilities & Experience Five years of experience in individual fundraising and development with an emphasis on leadership giving and major gift work Bilingual English/Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Asian, or African language skills are strongly preferred. An additional $1872 annually is available for staff who pass a fluency exam. Demonstrated experience soliciting and securing five and six figure gifts Proven experience in meeting and exceeding fundraising goals. Advanced computer skills, with strong proficiency in donor management systems is required knowledge of Raiser's Edge preferred Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and transportation required. Excellent organizational, record-keeping, time management, and multi-tasking skills, including the ability to set priorities and be flexible to last-minute changes. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal, and presentation skills. Ability to effectively organize and manage multiple organization initiatives and encourage coworkers to do the same. Responsive with great follow-through skills and the ability to build trust and maintain constructive relationships across organizational boundaries Advanced computer skills, with strong proficiency in donor management systems is required knowledge of Raiser's Edge preferred Skill and motivation to work with multicultural and socially diverse populations with the ability to effectively communicate with diverse populations, including aging, BIPOC, low-income, and persons living with disabilities. Willing to work extended hours to support special activities and other deadlines. Any satisfactory combination of experience, training and/or education which ensures the ability to perform the work may substitute for the above qualifications. Working Conditions/Physical Demands Fast-paced, with significant people interaction. May be required to move up to 25lbs to support special events and occasional reaching, bending, and stooping. Ability to operate general office equipment. Travel around the Portland and Vancouver metro areas required Must successfully pass Meals on Wheels People pre-employment drug and criminal background screening. Disclaimer The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise; employment in this job is an “at will” employment relationship.
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