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Development Officer - Long-Term Care Foundation Lourdes Noreen-McKeen Residence - 4.0 West Palm Beach, FL Job Details 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Flexible spending account Vision insurance Loan forgiveness Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Research Major gift prospect cultivation Bachelor's degree Business development within non-profit sector Nonprofit industry grant writing Non-profit experience Foundation giving Donor and alumni database management Database software proficiency Full Job Description Development Officer Come join us at Lourdes Noreen-McKeen Residence! A Faith-Based, Nonprofit, Short-Term Rehabilitation and Skilled Geriatric Care facility sponsored by the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm, we've served the community since 1960. When you join our community as an employee, you join a team guided by a common purpose and mission: to provide loving, compassionate care to our residents. This is summed up in the Carmelite Sisters' slogan, "The difference is love," and their core values of Hospitality, Compassion, Sanctity of Life, and Shared Commitment. We are seeking a talented and experienced Lourdes Foundation Development Officer to join our team.
Development Officer Introduction:
This is a key role in leading our fundraising efforts, developing, and implementing strategies to secure financial support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other sources. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a proven track record of successfully managing fundraising campaigns and cultivating relationships with donors. This position offers a unique opportunity for a self-starter to revamp and rebuild the Lourdes Foundation in an untapped philanthropic community of supporters.
Development Officer Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising or development. Bachelor's degree. Proven history of success in soliciting and securing major gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations. Experience writing grants. Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills. Excellent organizational and project management abilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Proficiency in donor database management and fundraising software. Knowledge of fundraising best practices, regulations, and ethical standards.
Development Officer Job Summary:
Work with the Lourdes Foundation Board to establish fundraising priorities and strategies. Collaborate with the Administrative Team to develop and execute comprehensive fundraising plans to achieve goals and support organizational objectives. Identify and cultivate relationships with prospective donors, including individuals, corporations, foundations, and other funding sources. Lead the planning and execution of fundraising events, campaigns, and special initiatives. Develop an organization-wide calendar of events and supporting administrative timeline. Identify and recommend volunteers for event leadership and committee work. Manage donor stewardship activities, including acknowledgment, recognition, communications. Coordinate with Carmelite Finance team for proper management of donated funds. Prepare fundraising materials, including grant proposals, sponsorship packages, and donor communications. Utilize data and analytics to track progress, evaluate performance, and make data-driven decisions. Stay informed of industry trends, best practices, and emerging fundraising opportunities. Research potential corporate and foundation grant opportunities, write grant proposals and comply with all grant reporting requirements. This is a brief overview of job responsibilities and not intended to be all inclusive. Lourdes Noreen McKeen can offer you: Competitive Compensation Student Loan Forgiveness Guidance Health (Aetna), Dental and HSA with employer contribution Fully paid Vision Plan (Single) Benefits available 1 st of the mo. following 30 days Flexible Spending Account and AFLAC insurances Fully paid Life Insurance Retirement Plan Vibrant Waterfront Neighborhood Hurricane resistant facility with new generator Please consider joining our team working where The Difference is Love ℠ ! Lourdes Noreen McKeen Residence is an Equal Opportunity Employer and adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class. #
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Experience Required 5 year(s): Minimum of 5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising or development. Education Required Bachelors or better
Skills Preferred Microsoft Word Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Excel Management Customer Service Behaviors Preferred Thought Provoking:
Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
Leader:
Inspires teammates to follow them
Innovative:
Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
Enthusiastic:
Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Dedicated:
Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations Preferred Self-Starter:
Inspired to perform without outside help
Peer Recognition:
Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers
Goal Completion:
Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Entrepreneurial Spirit:
Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business Ability to Make an
Impact:
Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.