PHILANTHROPY OFFICER

CHRISTIAN APPALACHIAN PROJECT INCLexington, KY
$61,381 - $0Onsite

About The Position

Major Gift Officer (MGO) is responsible for building relationships with existing donors who have the capacity and affinity to make a gift of $5,000 or greater to CAP. The MGO is expected to develop and execute the fundamental skills of discovery, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, essential for moving donors forward in the relationship cycle. In addition, the MGO is responsible for all annual activity outcomes, basic CRM navigation, database upkeep, reporting and follow through of assigned tasks.

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in related field
  • Extensive related experience may substitute for education requirements and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
  • 4 or more years of successful experience in related field or combination of education and experience
  • Possess a Valid Kentucky Driver's License and Maintain a Safe Driving Record
  • CAP Driving Certification (or ability to obtain within first 90 days)
  • In order to drive personal vehicle on CAP business, must obtain and maintain a policy of motor vehicle insurance coverage on privately-owned vehicle with insurance coverage amounts of $50,000 bodily injury per person per accident; $100,000 bodily injury for all bodily injury per accident; and $50,000 property damage per accident.
  • Ability to reach, push, pull, bend, stoop, stand, walk
  • Lift 45 lb
  • Lifts/moves items with unknown weight or that are awkward shapes and sizes with assistance
  • Sit for extended periods of time
  • Have good visual acuity with corrective lenses
  • Have good hearing capabilities

Nice To Haves

  • CFRE - Certified Fund-Raising Executive or CFRM - Certified Fund-Raising Management

Responsibilities

  • Manages a tiered portfolio of 125-150 donors and prospects from an assigned territory with an emphasis on increasing the giving value of the total file through individual relationship cultivation and stewardship.
  • Develop and execute the fundamental skills of discovery, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, essential for moving donors forward in the relationship cycle.
  • Responsible for all annual activity outcomes, basic CRM navigation, database upkeep, reporting and follow through of assigned tasks.
  • 70 % Per Directors discretion, engages in professional development exercises including assigned seminars, in house trainings, educational program activities, Human Service opportunities, shadowing of senior MGO's, and cross departmental learning experiences.
  • 20% Takes part and engages in CAP activities and Major Donor events.
  • Demonstrates an "All in" attitude and fosters constructive collaboration within the CAP workspace and culture.
  • 10%

Benefits

  • Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • CAP matches 100% of employee 401(k) contributions, up to the first 6% of employee contributions
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
  • Additional Paid Caregiver and Paid Parental Leave
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans
  • Supplemental Insurance Plans
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