Development Specialist

LADD•Cincinnati, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST Job Description The below job description is not meant to encompass every task, skill or situation that may be encountered in this role. It is meant to give an overview of the necessary functions, skills and experiences needed to successfully perform the job. Each employee is expected to use LADD’s mission and The LADD Way to guide their performance. This job description may be modified as organizational needs dictate and changes will be discussed and documented. Department & Purpose Development fosters positive and long-term donor relationships that are critical to philanthropic support to empower adults with developmental disabilities to live, work and connect. Summary Under the guidance and supervision of the Director, Development, the Development Specialist assists with strategies for identifying, cultivating, solicitating and stewarding of donors in support of LADD’s mission and programming. The Development Specialists will support the creation, implementation, management and assessment of comprehensive plans to support goals.

Requirements

Passion for our mission and enjoys working with a team to steward and engage donors
2 or more years of development experience, preferably in prospect management, donor relations or advancement services
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required
Exceptional organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
Strong writing, communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in fast-paced environment.
Computer competency specifically in tracking and reporting relevant quantitative and qualitative data; proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud
Experience with The Raisers’ Edge or other CRM database
Willingness and ability to learn other development and agency systems

Responsibilities

Works closely with Director, Development to build and maintain robust donor pipelines and to outline and execute best fundraising practices that prioritize donor retention
Based on the fundraising model 60/20/10/10, coordinates portfolios for various levels of giving: MGB Society ($1,000+), Annual Fund Clubs ($250 - $999), Recurring giving, Legacy giving, among others
Identifies prospects with a capacity and affinity to make a financial commitment to LADD – researches, profiles and segments prospects
Manages the administrative aspects of a moves management program, ensuring accurate tracking of prospects and donors in The Raisers Edge database
Manages portfolio coordination amongst leadership fundraisers, and records meetings/actions and notes in CRM
Generate reports, dashboards and pipelines to support fundraisers and board engagement in fundraising
Coordinate internal systems and processes to track donor engagement from identification to stewardship
May be assigned portfolio of prospects and donors to cultivate and steward
Works closely with Director, Development to identify data needs, execute data projects and ensure data integrity within CRM and data coordination between CRM and other development and agency systems
Coordinates with Data Clerk and Stewardship & Events Coordinator to ensure timely execution of gift acknowledgement, donor benefits and stewardship initiatives
As needed, drafts correspondences, proposals and reports; and provides needed solicitation and cultivation materials
Manages schedule and logistics for donor meetings and site visits
Supports development projects and provide administrative support as needed
Participate in and support LADD events
Other duties as assigned
Advocate for the organization’s mission and programs, representing LADD to the public in a positive manner
Models The LADD Way (TLW) and ensures performance is aligned with TLW and the policies and practices set for the department
Maintain all relevant training and certifications