Development Officer

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(K) Match up 6%
• Paid time off
• Paid Short Term Disability
• Paid Life Insurance

Job Summary:

The Development Officer will be responsible for leading ERC’s development of year-round philanthropic relationships, raising revenue to support ERC’s programs, and managing and marketing ERC’s brand in the local community. As a member of the ERC team, you will report to the Executive Director and work with members of the board of directors and staff to develop and execute a fundraising program. A Bachelor’s degree and five to seven years of fundraising and/or development experience are required.

Essential Job Functions include:

• Establish strategies and tactics to achieve and exceed revenue targets
• Manage personal portfolio of high priority corporate and major gift prospects
• Apply best practices and innovative ideas to optimize special events fundraising
• Build diversified revenue streams including special events, corporate partnerships, foundations, retail campaigns, individual/major gifts and clubs and organizations funding
• Identify and steward community foundations and grants to fund the work of the ERC
• Develop a thorough understanding of organizational, community and key stakeholder priorities, needs and barriers to identify appropriate partners and form alliances that significantly accelerate the development of strategic partnerships that facilitate the distribution and implementation of ERC’s education and programs into the NWA community
• Position the Association as the key voice and expert on adults with intellectual disabilities in at the state and local level as well as with heads of important civic organizations and faith leaders
• Identify, engage and integrate community partners to deliver ERC’s mission
• Develop effective and ongoing relationships with media
• Generate trust among donors and potential donors by being authentically interested in their needs and interests, and by creating a positive image through enthusiastic interaction via face-to-face meetings, phone, email, regular mail and on social media.

• Assess donor capacity and cultivate accordingly, including any lapsed donors.
• Manage and, create marketing and promotional activities.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive year- round communications plan to keep supporters informed and engaged.

• Enable and support effective volunteer leadership recruitment, stewardship and engagement

• Work cross-functionally with all departments to drive and generate revenue, analyze prospective individual donors, and recommend solicitation strategies.
• Assist in developing annual department work plan and corresponding budget; ensures alignment with organizational goals and priorities.
• Record donor information through a CRM program.

Qualifications - Knowledge/Skills/Abilities include:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple priorities, and able to react and adjust quickly to changing conditions.
• Proven record of success management and revenue growth
• Knowledge of product marketing/sales concepts
• Outcome-driven with ability to respond to changing circumstances and priorities
• Ability to manage and motivate groups and individuals
• Excellent oral and written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Strong market, community and constituent perspective
• Proficient in computer-based information systems
• Ability to work some nights and weekends
• Must live within Northwest Arkansas
• Ability to relate well with people from diverse groups.
• Holds self and other team members accountable for achieving results.
• Knowledgeable of HIPAA regulations.

Work Environment:

• The work environment is consistent with a typical office setting
• Standard office setting with the job requiring long periods of sitting in front of a computer.
• Frequent out of office meetings with donors.
• May occasionally experience moderate noise levels.

Physical Demands: This role requires sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, pulling, repetitious computer and phone computer, and talking to people. Lifting requirements of up to 50 lbs. on occasion.

Travel: At least 40% local NWA travel.

Required Education and Experience:

• Minimum level of education required – Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or similar field.
• Minimum years of experience required – Minimum five to seven years of fundraising or sales experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Experience with CRM software.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Preferred level of education required – Master’s Degree
• Preferred years of experience required – 7 years of fundraising or sales experience.
• Preferred experience in nonprofit organizations.
• Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) preferred

Additional Eligibility Qualifications: additional requirements such as certifications, industry-specific experience and experience working with certain equipment, licensure requirements, etc.).

• Must pass an extensive background check.
• Must be in compliance with drug testing requirements.
• Valid transportation required.

Other Duties: As required to fulfill the ERC mission.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities and activities, and may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT:

The Elizabeth Richardson Center (ERC) is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws that prohibit discrimination based on sex, race, creed, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, ancestry, family status, medical condition, family care leave, genetic predisposition or status as a covered veteran and other protected characteristic under applicable law.

ERC embraces the concepts of a diverse workforce, and applies this to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity, or age limitations will be adhered to by the company where appropriate.

ERC will take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.