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Chief Development Officer

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Lexington, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/18/2025

Position Overview :

If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.

Smith Medical Clinic seeks an enthusiastic and results-driven Chief Development Officer to lead our donor engagement and fundraising initiatives. This individual will play a critical role in sustaining and growing financial support for the clinic's mission to provide free medical care to low-income, uninsured residents of Georgetown County. This position is ideal for someone with a passion for nonprofit fundraising, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to effectively manage multiple projects in a flexible, part-time schedule.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Annual Giving Program :

Design, coordinate, and execute the annual giving campaign, ensuring goals are met or exceeded. Track and analyze donor trends to inform future campaign strategies.

  • Planned Giving :
  • Promote planned giving opportunities to current and potential donors. Assist donors in understanding the benefits of legacy gifts and work with professional advisors to finalize arrangements.

  • Donor Stewardship :
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with individual donors, foundations, and corporate sponsors. Develop and implement strategies to engage and retain donors, including personalized thank-you letters, updates, and recognition initiatives.

  • Online Giving :
  • Manage and grow online giving efforts through digital platforms, including the clinic's website, email campaigns, and social media. Monitor and report online giving metrics to improve outreach and engagement.

  • Special Fundraising Campaigns :
  • Plan and execute appeals for Giving Day, Palmetto Giving Day, and other special fundraising initiatives. Create compelling messaging and ensure broad outreach across multiple channels.

  • Develop Innovative Fundraising Campaigns :
  • Design and implement creative and inclusive fundraising strategies to attract a diverse range of donors, from small contributors to major gifts. Research and apply best practices in fundraising innovation to expand the donor base and ensure long-term sustainability.

  • Event Assistance :
  • Collaborate with the Gala Chair and other team members to support fundraising events, including logistics, sponsorship acquisition and recognition, and post-event donor follow-up.

  • Database Management :
  • Ensure accuracy of donor records in the clinic’s donor management system. Generate reports on donor activity and fundraising performance as needed.

    Qualifications :

  • Proven experience in fundraising, donor relations, or a related field (nonprofit experience preferred).
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in donor management software (experience with Bloomerang is a plus).
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
  • Knowledge of fundraising best practices, including annual campaigns, special giving days, planned giving, event fundraising, and innovative donor engagement strategies.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently when needed.
  • Schedule and Compensation :

    Part-time position : 15 - 20 hours per week with flexible scheduling. Pay : Competitive hourly rate, commensurate with experience.

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