Giving Officer

Kids In Crisis•Greenwich, CT

About The Position

Kids In Crisis is seeking a warm, outgoing, relationship-driven fundraiser to join its Development team as a part-time Individual Giving Officer. This frontline, community-facing role focuses on building relationships with individual donors, prospects, volunteers, and community partners, and growing philanthropic support for Kids In Crisis. The officer will cultivate a portfolio of donors and prospects, particularly supporters giving $500 and above, while expanding the organization's network of individual and community supporters. The role works closely with the Managing Director of Development and other Development team members to cultivate relationships, identify opportunities, and represent Kids In Crisis throughout the community. The ideal candidate enjoys meeting people, speaking to groups, giving tours, and sharing the organization's mission and impact. The position is approximately 15–20 hours per week, with a schedule that may shift around donor meetings, community events, and special events, including occasional evenings and weekends. Compensation is $35 to $40 per hour.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
2–3 years of experience in fundraising, sales, business development, community relations, nonprofit development, or another relationship-focused field.
Warm, outgoing, and naturally personable communication style.
Comfort speaking in front of groups and meeting new people.
Strong writing and communication skills, including the ability to write thoughtful donor correspondence.
Strong organization, follow-through, and ability to work independently.
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for donor meetings and all special events.

Nice To Haves

Experience with individual donors, community organizations, or volunteer engagement.
Experience with a donor CRM such as Salsa Engage, EveryAction, Bloomerang, Blackbaud, Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud, or similar.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain relationships with individual donors and prospects, focusing on supporters giving $500 and above.
Conduct donor meetings, coffees, calls, tours, and other personal touchpoints.
Develop cultivation and stewardship strategies based on donors' interests and history with Kids In Crisis.
Re-engage lapsed donors and identify opportunities to deepen relationships with existing supporters.
Follow up personally with donors after gifts, meetings, events, and other interactions.
Identify and develop new donor opportunities through research, networking, events, referrals, and community connections.
Build relationships with civic organizations, community groups, volunteers, and local partners who can introduce new people to Kids In Crisis.
Attend community gatherings and networking opportunities throughout Fairfield County and help turn new connections into meaningful engagement.
Attend and participate in fundraising, cultivation, and special events, using them to meet new people and strengthen relationships.
Help organize smaller cultivation opportunities and build strong relationships with volunteers.
Represent Kids In Crisis as an enthusiastic and personable community ambassador; speak about its mission, programs, and impact.
Help lead tours and share stories about the organization's impact while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
Work with the Managing Director of Development and the Development team on donor cultivation and stewardship strategies.
Provide direct support for special events and support donor and prospect research, portfolio reviews, event follow-up, and individual giving initiatives.
Maintain accurate CRM records of donor meetings, interactions, interests, and next steps.