Riverside Community Care
Gifts Officer
This is a great opportunity to join our dynamic fundraising team and the broader Riverside community!
We are seeking a full-time Gifts Officer to develop and implement strategies for raising funds in support of Riverside’s mission through individual and corporate donors and events.We make a true difference in people’s lives through rewarding work. The position comes with great benefits – including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment. In fact, Forbes named Riverside a best-in-state employer and the Boston Globe named Riverside a top place to work.
Riverside Community Care is one of the largest and most respected community-based not-for-profit behavioral healthcare and human service organizations in Massachusetts. The breadth of our services, our investment in innovation, and a commitment to a positive work environment, has earned us national recognition, the respect of our peers, loyalty from our employees, and high ratings from the people we serve. We serve children, adolescents, families, and adults in need of behavioral healthcare and a broad range of human services. Communities, schools, and workplaces also turn to Riverside when faced with the emotional aftermath of tragic events or on around suicide prevention.
The Gifts Officer will:
· Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of mid-level individual and corporate donors. Responsibilities include building relationships with donors and personally soliciting sponsorships and gifts.
· Manage and implement annual gala, including providing leadership and support to the gala committee, working with vendors, and meeting fundraising goals.
· Contribute to overall strategy of Development Office through regular team meetings and planning.
Our ideal candidate is a team player who is upbeat, demonstrates excellent multi-tasking skills, has a strong ability to build and maintain relationships and has a history of success in all of the above.
Please include a cover letter when submitting your resume.
Salary Range: $70,000-$80,000/year depending on experience.
Schedule: Hybrid with one day in the office preferred each week; requires some in-person meetings with donors and in-person attendance at events.
Why You'll Love Riverside **
**We make a true difference in people’s lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Forbes named Riverside a best-in-state employer and the Boston Globe named Riverside a top place to work.
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Required Skills
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship management skills
Strong computer skills and ability to learn new platforms as needed; Experience with Excel a plus
Must be detail oriented and accurate, and able to manage several projects simultaneously
Must be able to work independently with little supervision and as part of a team
Strong interest in and commitment to Riverside mission
Willingness and availability to work some evenings and early mornings
Must have valid driver’s license and regular access to a reliable vehicle and the ability to travel around the state
Required Experience
Riverside Community Care is dedicated to respect, integrity and engagement of all individuals. We are committed to building an inclusive and culturally competent organization and we value the richness of having a diverse applicant pool. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship management skills
Strong computer skills and ability to learn new platforms as needed; Experience with Excel a plus
Must be detail oriented and accurate, and able to manage several projects simultaneously
Must be able to work independently with little supervision and as part of a team
Strong interest in and commitment to Riverside mission
Willingness and availability to work some evenings and early mornings
Must have valid driver’s license and regular access to a reliable vehicle and the ability to travel around the state