Development Officer - Long-Term Care Foundation

Lourdes-Noreen McKeen•West Palm Beach, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a key role in leading our fundraising efforts, developing, and implementing strategies to secure financial support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other sources. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a proven track record of successfully managing fundraising campaigns and cultivating relationships with donors. This position offers a unique opportunity for a self-starter to revamp and rebuild the Lourdes Foundation in an untapped philanthropic community of supporters.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising or development.
Bachelor's degree.
Proven history of success in soliciting and securing major gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations.
Experience writing grants.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
Excellent organizational and project management abilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Proficiency in donor database management and fundraising software.
Knowledge of fundraising best practices, regulations, and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

Work with the Lourdes Foundation Board to establish fundraising priorities and strategies.
Collaborate with the Administrative Team to develop and execute comprehensive fundraising plans to achieve goals and support organizational objectives.
Identify and cultivate relationships with prospective donors, including individuals, corporations, foundations, and other funding sources.
Lead the planning and execution of fundraising events, campaigns, and special initiatives.
Develop an organization-wide calendar of events and supporting administrative timeline.
Identify and recommend volunteers for event leadership and committee work.
Manage donor stewardship activities, including acknowledgment, recognition, communications.
Coordinate with Carmelite Finance team for proper management of donated funds.
Prepare fundraising materials, including grant proposals, sponsorship packages, and donor communications.
Utilize data and analytics to track progress, evaluate performance, and make data-driven decisions.
Stay informed of industry trends, best practices, and emerging fundraising opportunities.
Research potential corporate and foundation grant opportunities, write grant proposals and comply with all grant reporting requirements.