Gifts Officer

People Incorporated Mental Health Services • Eagan, MN

4d • $72,000 - $78,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

People Incorporated Mental Health Services is seeking a full-time Gifts Officer to join our Development Team! The Gifts Officer is responsible for building relationships with prospects and current donors who have the capacity and/or interest in donating to People Incorporated. The relationship consists of, but is not limited to, stewardship of financial gifts in the form of general donations, legacy gifts, multiple year gifts, estate/planned giving, annual fund gifts and other complex gift arrangements. Schedule: Monday-Friday, regular business hours, with flexibility to attend occasional evening or weekend donor events. Location: Regular presence is required at People Incorporated's main office in Eagan. This position will also be mobile in the community and have some flexibility to work remotely part-time. Hiring Range: $72,000 - $78,500 annual salary plus $1,000 hiring bonus for external candidates. People Incorporated Mental Health Services is the largest nonprofit mental health provider in Minnesota. For over 50 years we have been a leading community partner, transforming the health of our communities through innovative solutions.

Requirements

• One to five years prior fundraising experience within a not-for-profit organization.
• Proven track record of cultivating, soliciting, and closing gifts from a wide range of donors.
• Prior donor database experience.
• Demonstrated advancement experience within a mission driven organization that provides services to those with needs.

Nice To Haves

• Proven gift asks of $50,000 or more, and proven secured gifts.
• Experience working with high-net-worth individuals or principal level donors.
• Working knowledge of tax laws that impact charitable giving, personal assets, and estates.
• Salesforce experience
• Demonstrated advancement experience within an organization that provides services to those with mental health needs.
• Demonstrated ability to manage through change and growth of an organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and cultivate relationships with individuals, families, family foundations, sponsors, and other resources that result in increased and/or maintained giving by educating them on our mission and making personal and regular contact to support annual advancement of goals.
• Serve as an ambassador for the organization interfacing with program staff, volunteers, executives, board, and other stakeholders while managing and facilitating requests for information and providing exceptional customer service.
• Collaborate with Development Team members on donor recognition, annual fund planning, major gifts, core ask, the development of annual goals, and special events related to donor portfolio and donor cultivation/stewardship strategies.
• Manage the data and information associated with portfolio and all related donors, assuring continuity of information about the donor is up to date in the database.

Benefits

• Accrue up to 112 hours of Paid Time Off.
• Accrue up to 48 hours of Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) in accordance with state and local requirements.
• Up to 8 paid holidays per calendar year (4 company-designated holidays and 4 floating holidays prorated upon date of hire).
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with a 3% employer match.
• Multiple health and dental insurance plan choices available.
• Lifestyle Benefit - choice between company contribution to health savings account, student loan repayment assistance, or flex time.
• Free access to People Incorporated's Training Institute with a wide array of learning and education opportunities.
• Eligibility for state and federal loan forgiveness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree