Major Gifts Officer

Major Gifts Officer

CARTI - 3.2

Little Rock, AR Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Research Driver's License Bachelor's degree Productivity software Full Job Description The Major Gifts Officer is responsible for implementing strategic plans for the growth and success of the major and planned giving programs. Researches, identifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards prospects and donors for major gifts. Assists in the preparation of comprehensive budgets for the major and planned giving programs. Provides all necessary information to the Executive Director for communication with the CARTI Foundation Board of Directors regarding major and planned gifts.

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Plans and implements major and planned gift solicitation. Conducts face-to-face cultivations and solicitations, and interacts with donors, prospects, board members, volunteers, patients, CARTI physicians and colleagues on an ongoing basis. Maintains a portfolio of donor prospects. Makes and reports on regular contacts with prospects. Adheres to metric standards and goals as defined by the CARTI Foundation. Works with the Donor Relations Coordinator to research all prospects within portfolio, to include wealth capacity rating, giving history, and develops appropriate solicitation strategies. Responsible for donor recognition and stewardship of donor relationships. Prepares written correspondence and proposals, and prepares plans, reports and budgets as needed. Records, with timeliness and precision, information about prospects and donors in CRM; also reports activity and monitors resources and expenditures associated with portfolio. Plans and attends donor events, and participate in CARTI and other events where donors or prospects may be present. Handles multiple tasks at one time in a professional manner. Adapts to and accepts flexibility, change, and a fast pace schedule. Professional appearance, pleasant office demeanor with employees, volunteers, patients, donors and others. Some travel outside of central Arkansas region is required. Some trips may also require overnight stays to call on prospects/donors or to attend educational conferences

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, REGISTRATION

Bachelor's degree in non-profit management, business, marketing, communications, public relations, accounting, law, or other similar field of study, required. Master's degree or equivalent, preferred Current Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) Designation, preferred Current Arkansas Driver's License, required. EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and

ABILITIES

Minimum 5 years of successful development experience, with 3 years major gift experience preferred. A general level of comfort when dealing with high net worth individuals, and an ability to maintain discretion and high level of confidentiality when dealing with significant benefactors. Knowledge of non-profit organizations and the specific resources development/fundraising techniques relevant to that environment. Demonstrated major gift experience including direct donor contact with documented fundraising outcomes. Knowledge of and/or training in planned giving is preferred. Successful experience working with boards and volunteers, writing gift proposals and speaking to groups is preferred. Self-motivation, excellent verbal and written communications skills and organizational skills are necessary as is the ability to adapt to change and a fast paced schedule. Knowledge of Microsoft Office is a must; Virtuous software is preferred.

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS

Will require occasional travel and participation in night and weekend events.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

Must interact and communicate both verbally and in written form. Must interact and exchange information regarding patients with physicians and other departmental personnel, and outside agencies on a frequent basis while respecting the confidentiality of patient information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This position involves potential exposure to infectious diseases. Team members are offered appropriate vaccinations and safety training.