Fundraiser

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Description of Duty

Fundraising 

• In partnership with leadership, develop fundraising goals for each company.
• Assist the Development team in establishing and executing fundraising drives.
• Coordinate fundraising events for each company.
• Evaluate fundraising efforts and adjust as needed.
• Meet or surpass fundraising targets.
• Campaign management, to include:
  1. Annual campaigns
  2. Major-gifts
  3. Planned giving
  4. Capital campaigns
• Travel as needed to complete assigned fundraising efforts.

Budgeting

• In conjunction with departmental supervisor, prepare annual budgets and projections.

Research

• Research various fundraising efforts.

Marketing 

• Have a clear understanding of GJR and Affiliates programs and organizational history.
• Communicate the mission, vision, and values of the organization on a consistent and regular basis.
• In conjunction with the departmental team, create and distribute communication/marketing campaigns
• Utilize online platforms to increase donations.

Constituent Development and Management 

• Research prospective donors
• Develop and manage constituent relationships.
• Attend networking events.
• Provide campus tours
• Actively meet with community members, donors, and alumni to build the constituent pool.

Documentation

• Document interactions with donors.

Compliance 

• Ensure legal reporting requirements are satisfied

Working Conditions

Lifting Requirements

Up to 10 pounds

Physical Requirements

Must be able to walk, bend, stoop and kneel.

Work Location:   In the office and community.

EQUIPMENT and TOOLS

Equipment used on the job

Computer, fax, copier, phone, projector

Tools used on the job

N/A

Vehicle

Valid Driver’s License; must be able to operate agency vehicles.

Other

This position will be required to travel across Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana.

REQUIREMENTS

Education

Bachelor’s degree required, coursework in writing required, training/coursework in nonprofit fundraising required

Licensure

N/A

Years of Experience 

At least three years fundraising experience

Computer Experience

Microsoft Applications, Adobe, digital marketing software, fundraising software

Other

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work with individuals representing diverse backgrounds, professions, and experiences.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Detail oriented
• Able to work as a member of a team