Senior Individual & Planned Giving Officer - San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

The Senior Individual and Planned Giving Officer is responsible for managing a portfolio of prospects to secure financial resources to meet SDZWA's immediate and long-term priorities; this position will work closely with the philanthropy team, volunteers, and committee members, as well as donors and prospects. This position reports to the Director of Philanthropy. The position will have an emphasis on government grants and corporate and foundation fund raising. A successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in government grant and corporate and foundation fund raising, including prospecting for opportunities, effectively discerning "matches" between the funder's guidelines and potential donors, possessing strong skills in cultivating donors, grant writing to the funder's specifications, and following through with post-grant reports and stewardship strategies.  A finalist would be equally comfortable making a face-to-face request for funds as well as crafting a persuasive written grant application. A successful candidate would be an approachable team player for the Corporate, Foundation, and Government Grants team and the Philanthropy team and have the ability to meet ambitious financial goals. Candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter and writing sample with their application.

Requirements

• Experience in fundraising
• Experience in the development field
• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field or equivalent specialized training
• Current valid California Driver’s license in good standing
• Solicitation strategies
• Fundraising Moves Management
• Estate planning methods and specific planned giving techniques.
• Tax aspects of gift plans.
• Communicate effectively (verbal and written)
• Develop cultivation strategies
• Write and track proposals
• Meet short and long-range goals
• Work with teams and effectively with others
• Analyze and utilize database information

Responsibilities

• Manages dedicated portfolio of 125 donors and prospects
• Identifies, qualifies, cultivates and solicits donors for gifts of $100,000 and up
• Maintains continuous relationships with prospects/donors
• Provides complex interpretation regarding fund raising and planned gift vehicles
• Collaborates and liaises with volunteers such as committee members
• Recommends specific designation and level of gift for solicitations
• Meets financial goals of campaign with respect to individual and planned gifts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level