JOB TITLE: Annual Gifts Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Development
REPORTS TO: Director of Philanthropy
POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Director of Philanthropy, the Annual Gifts Assistant will oversee a comprehensive annual gifts program, including strategies to focus on new donors, improve donor retention, increase average gift amounts, cultivate monthly donors, increase workplace giving/matching gifts and incorporate e-campaigns. This position will also play a role in assisting with fundraising events as well as special projects.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience required.
2-5 years of fundraising experience, including the cultivation and solicitation of donors for annual gifts.
CFRE and/or health care fundraising experience strongly preferred.
Previous experience in Raiser’s Edge preferred.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Nurture, solicit, steward and advance annual gift donors, particularly in the $1,000-$2,500 range
Assist with planning and implementing multiple direct mail appeals annually, with a high degree of customization and emotional appeal.
Work in collaboration with the development team to identify major and planned gift prospects within the annual donor pool.
Implement and manage a new monthly giving program, focused on growing sustaining gift revenue.
Coordinate the planning, organization and implementation of donor stewardship activities including donor appreciation and cultivation events, recognition opportunities and other donor appreciation initiatives.
Coordinate the planning, organization and scheduling of workplace giving campaigns, including the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). Ensure proper stewardship of donors who give through workplace giving.
Plan and implement strategies to increase participation in the Matching Gift Program.
Work closely with Fundraising Communications Assistant on audience segmentation, selection, and list pulls, and contribute to efficient database management and data integrity.
Generate personalized thank you letters, gift acknowledgements, and gift receipts.
Conduct research on assigned donors and compile donor profiles.
Maintain timely records of donor contacts and communications in Raiser's Edge database
Provide excellent customer service, anticipating and exceeding the needs of our donors.
Demonstrate ability to multi-task and prioritize daily objectives in an efficient manner.