Philanthropy Officer

Phoenix Rescue Mission•Phoenix, AZ

2d•$67,000 - $78,000

About The Position

Phoenix Rescue Mission is seeking a Philanthropy Officer to build and steward relationships with mid-level donors who give $1,000 to $7,499 annually. The role manages an assigned donor portfolio, makes frequent calls, connects donors with the impact of their giving, and identifies donors who may be ready for major giving. The position is suited to a self-starter with a fundraising or sales background who wants to contribute to the Mission’s work with people facing hunger, homelessness, addiction, and other life-controlling issues. The Philanthropy Officer cultivates donor relationships through calls, meetings, notes, and events, including local travel as needed. The role carries out cultivation, solicitation, follow-up, thank-you, impact, and stewardship strategies; works with the Philanthropy Manager and Development leaders to prepare future major donors; and is accountable for revenue, retention, upgrades, engagement, and pipeline goals. Accurate donor CRM records, portfolio reporting, and data-informed decisions are also part of the work. The position includes sharing stories of transformation and encouraging donors in their faith, including praying with them when appropriate. Phoenix Rescue Mission is an evangelical Christian ministry where faith is part of everyday work. Employees must read, agree with, and sign the Mission’s Statement of Faith and Lifestyle as a condition of employment. The Mission describes a Christ-centered workplace in which prayer, encouragement, and ministry are woven into meetings and relationships.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, Nonprofit Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least two years of professional experience in fundraising, philanthropy, sales, relationship management, or a related field.
Comfort interpreting data to guide decisions and experience using AI tools to work smarter.
Excellent conversational, written, and presentation skills.
Confidentiality and sound judgment when handling sensitive donor information.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record.
Flexibility for occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.
A personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ and willingness to sign the Mission’s Statement of Faith and Lifestyle.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing a donor portfolio, making solicitations, or cultivating individual giving relationships.
Experience with CRM systems.

Responsibilities

Manage and grow an assigned portfolio of mid-level donors through personal calls, meetings, notes, and events, including local travel as needed.
Learn what each donor cares about and connect them with the needs and stories of the Mission.
Carry out cultivation, solicitation, and follow-up strategies, keeping thank-you, impact, and stewardship touchpoints timely and personal.
Upgrade qualified donors into the portfolio and work with the Philanthropy Manager and Development leaders to prepare future major donors.
Drive results in revenue, retention, upgrades, engagement, and pipeline, adjusting approaches based on data.
Maintain accurate records in the donor CRM, review portfolio reports, and use the information to guide donor outreach.
Share stories of transformation, celebrate donors’ generosity, and pray with donors when appropriate.