Description

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Leadership Giving Officer - Mid-Level Gifts works closely with the Sr. Director of Leadership Giving and Direct Response team to implement a program strategy and comprehensive cultivation and stewardship program for Phoenix Rescue Mission’s mid-level giving donors. 

Additionally, this position will be responsible for implementing strategies that upgrade smaller sum donors to mid-level giving with the ultimate goal of building stronger mid and major level giving pipelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manage a portfolio of 550-600 mid-level donors to deepen relationships and encourage increased giving through an innovative mid-level giving program and stewardship plan focused on retention-based philanthropy. 
• Execute best practices around growing the mid-level pipeline by using a thoughtful stewardship plan.
• Maintain and execute a communication matrix including, but not limited to, all thank, ask, and impact reporting communications, as well as stewardship strategies. 
• Assist with the development of engagement opportunities, marketing materials, and upgrading strategies specifically targeted to mid-level donors. 
• Monitor and report on program priority metrics and goals. 
• Collaborate with the Mid-Level Manager to develop strategies to identify and convert qualified mid-level donors into major gift portfolios. 
• Meet donor retention and upgrade goals jointly established with the Mid-Level Manager.
• Ensure all donor data is accurate and all donor interactions are tracked in a timely manner in the donor database, Raiser’s Edge.
• Lead or participate in devotions, prayers or other organization activities that promote a credible Christian witness and lifestyle. 
• Maintain ongoing professional development and keep current with industry best practices as necessary to support a robust mid-level giving program on behalf of Phoenix Rescue Mission. 
• Travel locally to meet with donors as necessary up to 25% of the time. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university OR a combination of education and experience in experience in fundraising, sales, or other transferable skills
• Minimum 2-3 years of practical experience in philanthropy and/or fundraising
• Experience with mid-level donor work a plus
• Proficiency with CRM donor database systems, such as Raiser’s Edge 
• Non-profit development experience and/or knowledge of rescue missions is a plus

COMPETENCIES:

• A solid and credible Christian witness and lifestyle that exemplifies Christ in character and actions
• Excellent judgment and deep understanding of the highest levels of fundraising professional standards and practice, particularly relating to donor confidentiality and conflict of interest
• Highly results-oriented and generates excitement in building donor relationships and achieving fundraising goals
• Team player with ability to work collaboratively and build effective working relationships with colleagues
• Experienced problem solver with strong analytic skills
• Superior oral, written, and presentation skills with the ability to effectively communicate the need for and benefits of supporting PRM
• Exceptional organization and prioritization skills with a strong commitment to quality and excellence
• Flexible schedule, position may require some weekend or evening responsibilities
• Must meet and maintain the requirements of being an approved driver and driving a personal vehicle on PRM business

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/ or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.