| Major Gifts Officer - Higher Achievement Program Inc | |
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Work Location Washington, DC U.S.A |
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Type of organization / Mission Focus: Geographic Scope: None Keywords: Fund-Raising, |
Organization Website: http:// www.higherachievement.org/careers |
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Required Experience: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Commitment to the mission and work of Higher Achievement; ability to speak professionally and passionately about Higher Achievement’s work in a variety of settings Minimum of five years experience in development, including individual donor cultivation, stewardship, and events management; experience in external-facing role preferred Minimum of two years directly managing development staff Experience contributing to the development of department strategy, with ability to execute and delegate effectively Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with a solutions-oriented approach to addressing challenges Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including strong editing skills and a high attention to detail Experience building strong, long-term relationships with donors and prospects; strong listening skills, and ability to converse with donors and prospects in a thoughtful, engaged manner Extremely organized with the ability to manage individual and supervisory responsibilities in a fast-paced environment Experience with The Raiser’s Edge NXT or similar database systems – a strong plus Experience working with high-level volunteers – a strong plus High energy, dynamic, positive personality Knowledge of current issues influencing public education and the youth development field Higher Achievement Core Competencies: Higher Achievement believes that the following core competencies enable our employees to be successful, and as such, we expect that competitive applications will be able to demonstrate strengths in these areas: Proactively builds relationships to advance Higher Achievement's mission. Uses candid communication to express ideas and to listen to the thoughts and feedback of others. Persistently pursues excellence by holding oneself to high expectations and seeking the best. Possesses a growth mindset for learning new things and stepping out of one’s comfort zone. Maintains a solutions-oriented mindset during planning periods and when challenges arise. Compensation and Benefits: The salary for this regular, full-time, exempt position is in the low-to-mid seventies. Higher Achievement offers competitive benefits, including: company-paid insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, and long and short-term disability insurance); ten paid holidays; five weeks paid time off; retirement plan with company match; tuition reimbursement and professional development funds. Physical Requirements and Work Environment: Work is regularly performed in an office environment and a school setting, with occasional trips off-site to community partners and field trip sites. Employee may spend long periods of time sitting, standing, and walking. Must be able to walk from one part of the worksite to another and climb stairs. Employee regularly lifts, carries, and positions objects weighting up to 20 pounds. Position involves regular use of a computer and keyboard, telephone, and face-to-face communication in small and large group settings with youth and adults; employee must be able to communicate clearly and professionally in all of these situations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Additional Information: The Major Gifts Officer primarily works Monday through Friday during business hours but may also work evening or weekend hours 2-4 times per month for donor meetings and events. Regular travel within the DC Metro area is required. This position requires a criminal background check prior to hire, and candidate must be able to pass all additional clearance requirements as mandated by school districts and state/local municipalities. To Apply: Candidates should submit cover letter and resume through www.higherachievement.org/careers. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Higher Achievement provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, age, medical condition, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, caregiver or family status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. |
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Duties / Expectations: Major Gifts Officer
Higher Achievement Program Inc 317 8th Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 $140,000 a year - Full-time Skills Volunteer management Team management Strategic management + show more Do you have experience in Volunteer management? Benefits Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Health insurance Retirement plan Paid time off Vision insurance Dental insurance Full job description Higher Achievement, a nationally acclaimed nonprofit organization working to close the achievement gap for motivated, yet underserved students from low-income communities, seeks a Major Gifts Officer at the DC Metro Affiliate. Position Summary: Reporting to the Senior Director of Development & Engagement, the Major Gifts Officer leads DC Metro’s individual major donor and Gala fundraising strategies with an overall fundraising goal of $1 million. The Major Gifts Officer also supervises the Manager of Fundraising and Events, overseeing that position’s work in executing annual fundraising events. The current DC Metro operating budget is $3.4 million. The Organization Higher Achievement believes that talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not. We work to close the achievement gap for motivated - yet underserved - students from low-income communities. We intervene during the critical transition to middle school by providing year-round, multi-year support for students in the 5th – 8th grades. As students prepare to graduate from our program in the 8th grade, we help them transition successfully to advanced high school programs that keep students on track for college. On average, 95% of Higher Achievement scholars graduate high school on time. Founded in 1975 in Washington, DC, as a grassroots effort to create learning opportunities for children in low-income neighborhoods, Higher Achievement has impacted the lives of more than 10,000 young people and currently operates Achievement Centers in Washington, DC, Alexandria, VA, Baltimore, MD, Pittsburgh, PA, and Richmond, VA. Higher Achievement’s award-winning model of rigorous academic mentoring, individualization of services, and comprehensive academic support is guided by leading research for effective out-of-school time programs. More information about Higher Achievement may be found at: http://www.higherachievement.org. Key Duties and Responsibilities Develop and Implement Individual Giving Strategy Implement key strategies to broaden base of new major donors and increase donor engagement including e-campaigns, giving circles, prospect research, donor retention, major gifts, and increasing annual gift amounts of individual donors. Manage and track cultivation, stewardship, upgrades, and recognition of an existing portfolio of major donors including site visits, communications, meetings, and calls. Oversee the development and moves management of a portfolio of individual and special event donors through quality, strategic contacts and face-to-face visits to identify, cultivate, solicit, and successfully close one-time and multi-year gifts. Write briefings and proposals for prospect meetings. Compile contact reports and track donor activity in the donor database. Initiate and analyze prospect research with a working knowledge of moves management and portfolio management. Support the Benevon model for individual giving including the ongoing stewardship, upgrade strategy and, renewal of multi-year giving society members. Work with Manager of Scholar Programming and the Volunteer Management department to facilitate donor participation in programming (as volunteers, field trips partners, etc.). Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of Higher Achievement’s program and funding priorities to effectively connect supporters to funding needs. Possess the ability to effectively communicate these priorities face-to-face with donors and in writing to successfully match a donor’s philanthropic interest to funding needs. Fundraising Events and Management Lead the Going Places Gala fundraising strategy including the development of key fundraising leaders and committee members, sponsor solicitations, and sponsorship fulfillment including materials and recognition. Provide direct supervision of the Manager of Fundraising and Events and oversight of all DC Metro development/fundraising events (Going Places Gala revenue and logistics, annual breakfast logistics, and smaller individual donor cultivation events). Coordinate with DC Metro development staff to lead site visits, process gifts, and provide monthly reporting to national development and finance departments. Collaborate with development staff at Higher Achievement affiliate and national offices to share best practices and resources and to ensure alignment of donor engagement efforts. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. |
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Primary Skill Fund Development |
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To respond to this posting, use any of the following methods: Email: Fax: U.S. Mail: Organization Website: http:// www.higherachievement.org/careers |
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