Philanthropy Officer

St Vincent De Paul•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) is seeking a committed and thoughtful fundraiser to serve as a Philanthropy Officer on its Philanthropy Team. Reporting to the Director of Philanthropy, the Philanthropy Officer will inspire community support for SVdP’s mission of serving individuals and families in the community who have nowhere else to turn for help. The Philanthropy Officer will be a key member of the St. Vincent de Paul development team. A successful philanthropy officer is interested in helping donors develop and achieve their philanthropic goals AND helping St. Vincent de Paul transform the lives of neighbors in need through our mission to feed, clothe, house, and heal. The main expectation for this role is for the philanthropy officer to engage, inspire, invite, and thank donors who give $2,500+ annually. By creating a communication plan; developing personal relationships; and conducting in-person visits, the philanthropy officer will help these donors find deeper purpose, impact, and joy through their philanthropic engagement with SVdP. At least half of the philanthropy officer’s time will be spent out of the office and traveling locally to meet with donors and prospects at various locations in the state. This philanthropy officer is interested in and comfortable with meeting new people and developing long-lasting relationships. Success in this role will be measured by metrics such as activity/engagement with donors (1:1 meetings, invitations, stewardship engagements, and sharing important opportunities, such as fundraising campaigns), year-over-year donor retention, and positive contribution to team/culture. Support will be offered through the Philanthropy Team’s three phase onboarding model, developed to provide organizational learning; job-skill training; positional comfort and confidence; and executive-level mentoring and partnership. The philanthropy officer will be a member of a collaborative, creative, and hardworking team, and should be highly interested in contributing to a team that brings joy, enthusiasm, and care for others into their work. This full-time position is based out of Phoenix, AZ, and will report to the Director of Philanthropy. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Demonstrate deep commitment to, and passion for, the organization’s faith-inspired mission of serving those in need.
Possess curiosity, show a demonstrated interest in serving donors, and find energy from making a lot of connections with donors.
Possess mature interpersonal skills needed to form strong, enduring relationships.
Show a commitment to details—which ranges from elegant communication with donors and attention to recording progress and communications in Salesforce.
Demonstrate diligence and follow through in working with donors.
Be flexible, compassionate, understanding, and attentive with all members of the SVdP community.
Be goal-oriented and highly organized.
Demonstrate a positive, collaborative, joyful, and service-oriented personality.
Highly detailed and organized.
A strong desire to engage with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to find ways to serve stakeholders and "get to yes."
Proficient and/or able to learn database administration (Salesforce), MS Office tools, and standard office equipment (copiers, printers, etc.).
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Adaptability and perseverance.
Flexible schedule and ability to manage/organize events that may be at nights or on weekends (in uncommon instances).
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, 4+ years of directly related experience in the field or function may be considered.
Relevance matters: Experience must align with the knowledge, skills, and competencies typically gained through a degree.
Progressive responsibility: Experience that shows increasing levels of responsibility and complexity is often favored.
Ability work in an office setting (sitting and/or standing), reach, and lift up to 20 pounds are required for this position.
Reliable transportation to fulfill local travel requirements.

Responsibilities

Building stronger personal relationships between Servant Leaders Society donors and St. Vincent de Paul. These donors belong to the Faith Circle and give between $1,000 and $2,499 annually. This will be 50% of the work.
Develop communication strategies that engage current and prospective Faith Circle donors. This will be 25% of the work.
Identify and engage prospective donors, who may want to learn about St. Vincent de Paul and be part of our work. This will be 15% of the work.
Collaborate as a member of a dynamic team and a larger SVdP community. This will be 10% of the work.