Our client Youth First is currently seeking a Regional Development Officer position in the Evansville, IN area. The Regional Development Officer works with the Vice President of Development, and the Youth First development team to create and execute a strategy that engages supporters and deepens partnerships through an array of development strategies, with a focus on prospecting and inviting new support for Youth First.
Responsibilities:
Develop and execute a strategy for securing individual, corporate, and foundation donations for Youth First in the assigned territory along with the Vice President of Development
Plan and execute a strategy to increase individual and corporate giving, as well as volunteer engagement
Provide recruitment and leadership of advocacy councils to further engage volunteers and supporters who will identify fundraising and awareness opportunities across respective counties
Identify fundraising event opportunities within assigned territory and secure sponsorships
Ensure donor cultivation and stewarding plans are in place for all accounts in portfolio. Ensure all aspects of plan are executed, reviewed, and updated on a regular basis as accounts are moved through the donor pipeline
Represent Youth First at community events, developing and cultivating relationships with key community leaders
Ensure deliverables are met for each account. This includes consistent stewardship touches, donor updates and renewals, Salesforce reporting, and proposal status
Identify grant funding opportunities and develop, edit, and submit grants and related reports. Work with development, finance and leadership staff to create all necessary proposal components, including value proposition, narrative, impact/outcome data, budget, etc., in a timely and effective manner.
Utilize Youth First branded marketing material to create effective proposals and presentations for donor accounts. Work with the communications team as relevant content becomes available for social media postings, donor recognition, etc.
Record all donor/prospecting activities in Salesforce. This includes maintaining donor pipeline, accurate donor contact information and donor communications.
This position is responsible for significant revenue generation for Youth First in the assigned territory. RDO will track and ensure fundraising goals are met for annual and long-term needs.
The position requires travel within the territory (75%) regarding donor/client calls and community meetings.
This position serves as a member of the Development team assisting, when necessary, with other campaigns and special events as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, or Fundraising or related field required
Proven experience securing grants and working with diverse philanthropic communities preferred
Corporate and/or individual sales experience may be substituted for fundraising experience
Excellent written/verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills with experience presenting to varied audiences
Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills with experience marketing to diverse audiences
Demonstrated ability to set priorities, coordinate multiple projects and work effectively with community groups
Familiarity with local philanthropic and community leadership is desired
Strong knowledge of the organization's mission, values, programs, services, and corporate culture is highly desired
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and fundraising database systems (e.g. Salesforce.com) preferred
Compensation:
Up to $60,000 / year depending on experience
Excellent benefits offered
TO APPLY: If your background and qualifications match this position, please send your updated resume to:
Vicki L. Hubiak, President / CEO
vhubiak@hrsolutions-inc.com
Please know that, due to volume of responses, only those candidates who meet the requirements described above will be contacted.
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