Gift Officer (47124)

Join Our Team!•Bentonville, AR

14d•$52,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Gift Officer is responsible for cultivating and stewarding relationships with individual donors, supporters, and key stakeholders to advance the organization’s mission and secure funding for programs and initiatives. This role involves managing a personal portfolio of donors, developing strategies to grow giving, and executing fundraising activities that drive revenue and engagement. The Gift Officer works closely with the development team and senior leadership to implement comprehensive fundraising strategies while ensuring a high-quality donor experience.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in fund development, nonprofit fundraising, or related fields.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
21 years of age or older.
Experience making in-person asks required.
Experience drafting proposals required.
Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Proven ability to cultivate and maintain donor relationships that lead to increased giving.
Knowledge of the donor funnel, donor cycle, donor pipeline management, and moves management strategies.
Ability to solicit gifts, including planned giving and in-kind donations.
Experience identifying and securing Third Party Event opportunities.
Ability to upgrade annual donors and convert volunteers into donors.
Ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a team.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Comfort using fundraising software, office technology, and other tools to manage donor data.
Valid driver's license, proof of personal automobile insurance, and acceptable driving record required to drive shelter vehicles for shelter business.
Must maintain confidentiality and privacy regarding all Children’s Shelter residents' information in accordance with NWACS policy and all applicable Federal and state laws/regulations.
Attend and participate in mandatory training, staff meetings, and all other events, as required.
Set, maintain, and communicate appropriate personal and professional boundaries.
Complete all required documentation in a timely manner per NWACS procedures.

Nice To Haves

Experience in major gifts or planned giving highly preferred.
Experience working with volunteers or committee members preferred.
CFRE Certified or other development certificate preferred
Experience managing a donor portfolio is highly preferred.
Experience drafting gift agreements preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage a personal portfolio of individual donors and prospects (may include annual fund to major gift donors).
Develop and implement written strategies for donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
Conduct face-to-face donor meetings, solicitations, and stewardship activities.
Draft proposals, solicitation letters, and other donor communications.
Solicit individual donors for cash gifts, in-kind donations, and planned giving opportunities.
Work segments of donors/prospects such as monthly donors, volunteers, or annual fund donors to get them to make a first-time gift or increase their giving year over year.
Plan and support fundraising initiatives, events, and campaigns to engage donors and raise funds.
Manage donor funnel, pipeline, and cycle, including projecting giving and tracking progress toward goals.
Collaborate with colleagues across departments to ensure effective fundraising execution.
Maintain accurate records in fundraising software, including donor interactions, gifts, acknowledgments, and tax documentation.
Ensure proper recognition of donors in publications and other materials.
Other duties as assigned.