What are the responsibilities and job description for the Philanthropy Officer position at Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area?
Brief Description
Join the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area and make a real difference in the lives of young people! We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Philanthropy Officer to lead our fundraising efforts and secure the resources necessary to support our vital programs. As the Philanthropy Officer, you will play a key role in developing and implementing comprehensive fundraising strategies, cultivating relationships with donors, and managing a portfolio of prospects. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization and work alongside a dedicated team.
About The Role
The Philanthropy Officer is responsible for all aspects of fundraising, from identifying and cultivating potential donors to soliciting major gifts and stewarding existing relationships. You will develop and execute fundraising plans, manage a portfolio of donors, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to maximize revenue. A strong understanding of fundraising principles, excellent communication skills, and experience with fundraising software (e.g., Raiser's Edge) are essential.
Responsibilities
The Philanthropy Officer is responsible for developing and implementing fundraising strategies to meet the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area's goals. This includes identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors at all levels, with a focus on major gifts ($5,000 ). The Officer will manage a portfolio of donors and prospects, develop personalized solicitation strategies, and build strong relationships to ensure donor retention, increased contributions, and recapture of previous donors
Join the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area and make a real difference in the lives of young people! We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Philanthropy Officer to lead our fundraising efforts and secure the resources necessary to support our vital programs. As the Philanthropy Officer, you will play a key role in developing and implementing comprehensive fundraising strategies, cultivating relationships with donors, and managing a portfolio of prospects. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization and work alongside a dedicated team.
About The Role
The Philanthropy Officer is responsible for all aspects of fundraising, from identifying and cultivating potential donors to soliciting major gifts and stewarding existing relationships. You will develop and execute fundraising plans, manage a portfolio of donors, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to maximize revenue. A strong understanding of fundraising principles, excellent communication skills, and experience with fundraising software (e.g., Raiser's Edge) are essential.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement fundraising strategies to meet organizational goals.
- Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors at all levels, with a focus on major gifts ($5,000 ).
- Manage a portfolio of donors and prospects, developing personalized solicitation strategies.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with individual donors, corporate sponsors, and grant-making organizations.
- Plan and execute fundraising events and campaigns.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to raise awareness of fundraising initiatives.
- Maintain accurate records of donations and donor communications using Raiser's Edge.
- Bachelor’s degree in fundraising, non-profit management, business, marketing, sales, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of direct fundraising experience within the non-profit sector, including experience with donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Experience in business development or sales may be considered in addition to fundraising experience.
- Proven track record of successfully identifying, cultivating, and soliciting individual and corporate donors, including experience with major gifts.
- Strong understanding of fundraising principles, ethics, and best practices within the non-profit sector.
- Excellent cultivation, presentation, and communication skills (written and verbal).
- Ability to build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with diverse stakeholders, including donors, board members, and community partners.
- Experience using CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, Raiser's Edge, Zoho) to manage donor information, track interactions, and analyze fundraising performance. Experience with Raiser's Edge is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed fundraising goals and revenue targets.
- Strategic thinker with an entrepreneurial mindset, a focus on results, and experience in developing and implementing fundraising plans.
- Experience with grant writing and/or grant management is a plus.
- Knowledge of the local philanthropic landscape and experience working with Austin-area donors is a plus.
The Philanthropy Officer is responsible for developing and implementing fundraising strategies to meet the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area's goals. This includes identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors at all levels, with a focus on major gifts ($5,000 ). The Officer will manage a portfolio of donors and prospects, develop personalized solicitation strategies, and build strong relationships to ensure donor retention, increased contributions, and recapture of previous donors
