Gift Officer

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director of Gifts & Gratitude and collaborating closely with the development team, the Gift Officer is responsible for identifying, researching, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a portfolio of mid-range individual donors. This portfolio includes donors giving personally or through donor-advised funds or family foundations. The Officer will manage a mix of active donors and prospects, making initial contact, securing personal visits, and working with the CEO, Director of Gifts & Gratitude, and the development team to retain or recover existing donors, attract new supporters, and further Kripalu’s fundraising efforts. The Gift Officer will also serve as a steward to funders, working to build long-term relationships and partnerships. Kripalu’s focus on expanding its partnerships within the Berkshires and beyond—including engaging diverse communities and supporting activists for social change—provides a dynamic backdrop for this role. Kripalu seeks a motivated, energetic individual eager to grow their skills in philanthropic leadership and contribute to the growth of its most impactful programs.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manage a portfolio of individual donors to meet annual fundraising goals.
• Articulate and promote Kripalu’s expanding Impact programming and scholarship initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure appropriate outreach and engagement with donors.
• Stay informed about evolving fundraising practices, contributing innovative ideas to enhance existing initiatives.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strong ethics, integrity, and self-awareness aligned with Kripalu’s organizational values.
• Ability to build effective relationships, understand customer expectations, and propose mutually beneficial solutions.
• Strong writing, presentation, and financial literacy skills, with the ability to make informed decisions.
• Adaptability and quick learning, applying new insights to achieve success.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills, both internally and externally, to lead and inspire others in alignment with Kripalu’s vision.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE  

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field of fundraising, with demonstrated success as a 1:1 fundraiser, and as a builder of productive internal and external relationships.
• Impeccable integrity, judgment, and discretion along with a professional demeanor and interpersonal style that elicits trust from leadership, funders, staff, public officials, and partners. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office business tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Proficiency with use of donor databases; Raiser’s Edge NXT experience would be ideal.