Development Officer

Futuro Media Group•Harlem, NY

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Futuro Media Group seeks a Development Officer to help manage and execute fundraising efforts and maintain a growing portfolio of individual donors. This role involves conceiving and implementing fundraising drives and campaigns, researching and prioritizing new prospects, and assisting with internal management systems. The Development Officer will also support new projects as they arise. This is a full-time position reporting to the Vice President of Development, requiring an energetic, enterprising, and strategic individual capable of project management and collaborative work across departments. The ideal candidate is passionate about the mission and eager to be an integral part of an acclaimed, award-winning news media and storytelling organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required.
Over 4 years of experience with a proven track record of successful fundraising in a non-profit setting -- or relevant experience.
Knowledge of the donor cultivation and stewardship processes.
Self-starter and creative thinker.
Understanding of current trends in public, commercial, and digital media.
Outstanding interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and excellent organization skills.
Tact and discretion.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Knowledge of donor databases, preferably Raiser’s Edge.

Nice To Haves

Spanish proficiency is appreciated but not required.

Responsibilities

Manage and grow a portfolio of individual donors.
Work with leadership to identify, contact, and cultivate new donors, steward existing donors, and solicit gifts.
Perform research in support of individual giving.
Write proposals and reports in support of individual giving.
Conceive and manage fundraising campaigns and drives.
Draft donor correspondence and other written materials, including annual solicitations, fundraising newsletters, acknowledgments, proposals, emails, talking points, reports, presentations, and on-air calls for support.
Create projections and provide analysis and financial reports to help track giving and cash flow.
Use CRM (Blackbaud/Raiser’s Edge) as a research and analytical tool and assist with database management.
Collaborate on the conception, development, and execution of an integrated fundraising strategy from individual donors that meets income targets.
Assist with the implementation of long-range plans for donor engagement and involvement; create major gifts and membership giving strategies.
Pitch unique ways to introduce current and prospective funders to key programming and funding priorities.
Plan and organize special cultivation events involving donors and board members as needed.
Create and execute fundraising campaigns.
Initiate and coordinate donor meetings, brief senior leadership ahead of all donor meetings, and help close solicitations.
Act as a strong ambassador for the Futuro Media Group, including attending external meetings and events.
Contribute to developing Annual Report copy, design, and proofreading.
Maintain Futuro Media Group branding and create organizational promotion materials as needed, including merchandising.
Collaborate with programming teams to fundraise against editorial projects.
Assist with oversight of the PT Development Aide, including oversight of gifts processing and acknowledgment processes, and donor database upkeep.
Assist in the recruitment and training of Development interns, and provide direct oversight, as needed.
Handle special projects and other responsibilities as needed.