Development and Events Officer

Lutheran Family And Childrens Services Of Missouri • Olivette, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

LFCS is seeking a Development Officer who can translate mission into meaningful donor relationships and help drive fundraising success, donor relationships, and measurable impact across the St. Louis region. This role manages the planning and execution of key fundraising special events while also managing a portfolio of major gifts, planned-giving, and tax credit donors and prospects.

Requirements

• Experience managing fundraising events, project, budgets, and vendor contracts.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross functionally.
• Experience in asking for financial support from a variety of constituencies.
• Strong relationship building with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of major gift solicitation.

Nice To Haves

• Two years’ experience in fundraising, major gifts solicitation, or sales preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and execute fundraising special events from start to finish, including budgeting, logistics, and revenue goal achievement
• Provide full project management for events
• Review, negotiate, and manage contracts related to events and development activities
• Provide guidance and support to internal team members on special event execution and donor engagement strategies
• Manage and grow a portfolio of major gift and fundraising prospects through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies
• Lead the identification and engagement of new prospective donors and strengthen long-term donor relationships
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with donors, volunteers, sponsors, and vendors
• Directly solicit financial contributions in support of organizational priorities and mission-driven initiatives

Benefits

• We are an equal opportunity employer. All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, pregnancy, creed, genetic information, gender identity, status as protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with disability or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, LFCS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level