Gifts Officer

GIFTS OFFICEROVERVIEW

Under the guidance and supervision of Director of Development the Annual Fund/Mid-range Gifts Officer is responsible for planning and implementing strategies for identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of new and existing individual donors to support the mission of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. This role will guide the direct mail and digital solicitation strategy and manage annual giving to the organization.

This position will focus on strategically expanding the organization’s annual and mid-range giving program to significantly increase the base of yearly gifts through frontline prospect and donor management and will focus on prospects and donors from initial gifts through the $2,500 to $10,000 giving ranges. This position is a key member of the development team to grow SVdP mission

• Secure new, renewed, or increased funding from individuals through online giving, direct mail and digital campaigns, and direct proposals
• Oversight of Donor Perfect gift entry system and reporting in partnership with the Development Assistant/Executive Assistant.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with individual donors, volunteers, and community stakeholders
• Plan and execute steps for donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship for annual donors giving unrestricted gifts to St. Vincent de Paul.
• Work with the Director of Communications and vendors to design, manage and measure a comprehensive direct mail program and digital giving strategies.
• Analyze direct mail/digital solicitation program results data to refine and increase ROI
• Oversee strategy and implementation for Giving Tuesday, Give STL, and other giving days.
• Work with Director of Development and the Executive Director to establish annual fund revenue goals for fiscal year.
• Work closely with the Communications Department to develop and manage consistent messaging to donors and prospects.
• Work effectively with Director of Development & Executive Director to identify new donors and build strategies for engaging and encouraging donors to give at higher levels.
• Make presentations to groups (i.e. The Martha’s).
• Researches new grant opportunities and makes funding recommendations
• Assists with writing and editing grants

Supports and demonstrates excellent customer assistance by following the SVdP Customer Service Motto to “Serve our Valuable Customers with Distinction and Purpose” which defines “our valuable customers” as both internal and external; i.e. co-workers, neighbors, donators, vendors, organizational contacts and thrift store consumers.

Vision – The ability to visualize and articulate a future for the organization and to consider this view in decision-making.

Understands and articulates the vision for the Society Communicates the vision and strategy to employees, the board, volunteers, customers

Maintains a focus on the vision while balancing day-to-day operations

Business Acumen – The capacity to critically identify, analyze and use performance indicators that directly and indirectly affect the sustainability of the Society Identifies and manages against key performance indicators

Understands and considers the financial dynamics of the Society and the industry in making decisions

Weights the costs and benefits of decisions and adjusts appropriately

Balances short term costs with long term viability

Leadership – The ability to positively impact others generating commitment and high performance

Consistently demonstrates servant leadership and lives the Society values

Inspires others to make a difference and contribute

Creates an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration: listens, fosters…