Philanthropy Officer

$75,000 - $80,000/Yr

Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Austin Area - Austin, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Austin, TX

Social Assistance

About the position

The Philanthropy Officer is responsible for developing and implementing fundraising strategies to meet the organizational goals of the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Austin Area. This role involves cultivating relationships with donors, planning fundraising events, and utilizing fundraising software to track donor information. The officer will work collaboratively with various departments to ensure effective solicitation strategies and maintain accurate records of donations and communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies to meet organizational goals for donor contributions.
• Conduct research to identify potential donors and funding opportunities.
• Cultivate relationships with individual donors, corporate sponsors, and grant-making organizations.
• Plan and execute fundraising events and campaigns.
• Implement a program to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors at the $5K level or higher.
• Utilize fundraising software, such as Raiser's Edge, to track donor information and manage fundraising activities.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to create promotional materials and raise awareness of fundraising initiatives.
• Provide excellent customer service to donors and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records of donations and donor communications.

Requirements

• Proven experience in fundraising or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of fundraising principles and techniques.
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of fundraising leadership experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with social media management.
• Strong project management skills: planning, execution, and follow-up skills with high attention to detail.