Mid-Level Philanthropy Officer

Charlotte Rescue Mission, a Christ-centered residential drug and alcohol recovery program, is seeking a dedicated Mid-Level Philanthropy Officer to join our team.

The Mid-Level Philanthropy Officer will have primary responsibility for identifying, cultivating, and stewarding monthly donors and mid-level donors. This position requires a high level of attention to detail, superb listening skills, customer service, and the ability to be a team player.

There is a possibility of some evening and weekend work to attend functions and accommodate donor availability in scheduling appointments or calls.

• Manage two separate portfolios of donors
  - monthly donors
  and
  mid-level donors
  .Designing and implementing strategies for the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of these donors.
• Focus on the goal of reengaging, cultivating, and stewarding these portfolios of donors which will result in lifting their giving goals, volunteering, and/or advocating.
• Create monthly reports that reflect portfolio activity and performance.
• Identify new prospective donors by working closely with the Donor Relations staff to identify patterns of giving.
  
  Research and rate new prospective donors.
• Maintain a precise record of donor contacts through the Virtuous database.
• Design and implement written strategies for top prospects and track progress throughout the year. Be willing to move donors to the Senior Philanthropy Officers portfolio as needed.
• Assist with the establishment of fundraising priorities for the organization in conjunction with the Manager of Development Operations and the Chief Development Officer.
• Coordinate and/or assist with major fundraising events as well as Third Party events as needed.
• Provide staffing support for CRM fundraising, stewardship, and public awareness events.
• Assist the donor relations team in processing mail during extremely heavy volume time periods.
• Attend all gift officers’ meetings, development team meetings, and staff meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be a natural and genuine relationship-builder and results-oriented.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Knowledge:

• Associate degree with a minimum of one-year related experience in fundraising or non-profit work.
  
  Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in fundraising, development, and/or non-profit management is required.

• Attention to detail
• Strong listening skills combined with phone conversation skills
• Energetic fundraiser with a passion for our mission
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues
• Being a team player is essential
• Self-directed, motivated, and organized
• Professionalism with an understanding of donor confidentiality
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows work environment, Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of Virtuous or similar database preferred

• Must be able to spend most time sitting, speaking, listening, and/or writing.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds.

Charlotte Rescue Mission maintains a Christian working environment as a Christ-centered residential drug and alcohol recovery program where integrity, honesty, concern for others and good team relations play a critical role in the success of the ministry. All employees are expected to share their personal hope of Christ with those they encounter in thought, word and deed.