Advancement Officer - Major Gifts

This position is responsible for the development and management of a comprehensive, strategic, integrated effort to build the base of individual Palmetto Society donors ($1,000 and up) and Tocqueville donors ($10,000 and up) and increase their level of support through annual giving at Trident United Way (TUW).

Responsibilities

Identify, cultivate and steward multi-year top tier donors ($10,000 and up) and engage donors in multi-year step-up programs; Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward leadership gift donors ($1,000 and up) to achieve the goal approved by the Board of Directors for outside the workplace campaigns; Support and staff a volunteer Palmetto Steering Committee to identify, cultivate and steward individuals in order to develop resources by filling the key positions of regional chairs, leadership-level giving chairs, and at-large steering committee members as identified in the Palmetto Society Business Plan; Provide strategy and guidance to the Events Coordinator to plan events designed to recruit, cultivate and/or steward leadership-level gift donors and/or qualified donor prospects through regional events as identified in the Advancement Plan; Work in collaboration with Corporate Advancement Officers to identify leadership donor prospects from the workplace campaigns and create and implement engagement strategy for reaching out to those donors; Work with and effectively manage high level volunteers to engage prospects; Input, track, and monitor donor touchpoints, gifts and accomplishments through Andar database and prepare required reports; Collaborate with Communications and Advancement teams to develop fundraising materials and communications; Bring donor thoughts and reaction back to the organization and provide constructive feedback to the Community Impact and Marketing departments; Support interdepartmental team leaders with strategy and project management; Support Vice President of Advancement with Workplace Campaign Meetings, as requested; Participate in all TUW events and activities demonstrating the ability to be a good colleague, proactive collaborator and team builder; Function as an integral member of the Advancement team assisting with planning, solicitation, implementation and evaluation; Participates as a champion, project lead, and/or member of organizational development teams as required; Work outside normal office hours when required to include evenings or weekends and additional hours during peak times; Complete Andar training as appropriate when offered

Requirements

3 - 5 years of experience; Bachelor's Degree; MarketSmart experience; 5 years of previous fund raising experience, or 7-10 years of related experience (business or sales); Proven track record of soliciting and securing major gifts; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work with diverse audiences; Excellent planning and time management skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple projects; High-energy team player; Effective analytical and problem solving skills; Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with good general computer skills; Positive attitude and willing to be part of a team; Have fun!