What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Officer, Fundraising position at The Arc Central Chesapeake Region?
The Arc Central Chesapeake Region (The Arc) supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) to live, work, and connect with their community.
When people give, they change lives, families, and communities. But, giving is personal. It’s about trust, connection, and stewardship. As the Manager of Engagement, you will have an essential role in our philanthropic growth and support the Expanding What’s Possible, The Campaign for The Arc Central Chesapeake on Maryland’s Eastern Shore and supporting the growth of individual philanthropic giving.
The Development Officer, Fundraising will partner with the Director of Development to create strategies and implement activities to identify, cultivate, and solicit gifts from existing and potential donors through annual gifts, significant gifts, and planned gifts. They will maintain a portfolio of donors and provide a custom cultivation strategy for each donor.
The ideal candidate for this position will have a high school diploma though a Bachelor’s degree is preferred, and CFRE certification is a plus. This candidate will have a minimum of five years of development experience and be able to demonstrate their ability to seek out and create meaningful connections with potential donors.
While the position is focused on the Eastern Shore, the Development Officer will work regionally. Candidates must be confident in engaging a person from introduction to gift, and in articulating why The Arc is an important part of our current health services landscape. They will possess a high degree of organization, strategic thinking, and resourcefulness. This position includes an award-winning benefits package and professional development.
*The internal title of this role is Development Officer*
To apply, please visit our careers page at www.thearcccr.org/careers.
About The Arc Central Chesapeake Region
The Arc Central Chesapeake Region (The Arc) is a dynamic regional organization providing person-centered supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, work, and connect with their communities. We advocate for equity and access for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live self-determined lives and foster opportunities towards self-sufficiency. To learn more, visit www.thearcccr.org.
The Arc highly encourages all employees to become fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and other communicable diseases.
The Arc is an equal opportunity employer which means we provides equal opportunity to all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, gender, gender expression, national origin, age, marital status, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all candidates, employment decisions at The Arc will be based on merit, qualifications, and skills.
