Advancement Associate

Make A Wish OH KY IN•Indianapolis, IN

7d•$45,000 - $56,000

About The Position

The Advancement Associate executes fundraising strategies to generate revenue for Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, as directed by Advancement leadership, and follows the chapter-wide Advancement, Marketing and Community Engagement plans. The role solicits, secures, and stewards donors; manages relationships with high-potential donors and prospects; tracks revenue goals and job-related expenses; and supports chapter events. The position reports to the Advancement Director and has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
One to two years of work experience.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Ability to work successfully in a collaborative, team-oriented organization.
Ability to motivate and support a diverse constituency in a team-oriented atmosphere.
Flexibility to travel overnight up to 20% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Fundraising or revenue-generation experience.

Responsibilities

Solicit, secure, and steward donors to achieve individual, team, and chapter-wide revenue goals.
Manage a portfolio of high-potential donors and prospects to advance relationships.
Track progress toward revenue goals and job-related expenses using Salesforce and chapter-specific forms and processes.
Steward existing donors through regular, value-added contact and communication that deepens relationships and encourages future giving.
Follow up effectively after meetings and provide a customized donor experience with clear, prompt, thorough, and forward-focused customer service.
Work cooperatively with internal support teams to pursue new donors, manage portfolio data, and create sponsorship opportunities.
Leverage current constituents to identify potential supporters.
Build and maintain effective internal and external relationships.
Support the strategy and execution of chapter events.
Perform other duties as assigned.