Donor Engagement Specialist

Primary Function :
The Donor Engagement Specialist is responsible for identifying, soliciting and stewarding a core group of donors in order to grow the annual fund, carry out the overall strategic plan, as well as garner new and continued support for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati. This position is a member of the development team, and will work closely with the program team, finance team, and board of trustees to identify funding needs and opportunities.

Essential Job Responsibilities :

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, close, steward and maintain relationships through in-person visits, presentations, phone calls, tours, proposals and other forms of communication.
• Develop informative fundraising and marketing materials to showcase mission and work of BGCGC.
• Develop innovative approaches to grow existing giving programs such as monthly giving.
• Create and manage direct mail campaigns, newsletters and other cultivation as needed.
• Coordinates with accounting to ensure proper credit of gifts and pledges received.
• Writes and presents reports for internal and external purposes, including reports on philanthropic giving and progress toward goals, as well as benchmarks reports as directed.
• Effectively communicates, collaborates, and maintains relationships with constituents and team participants (including volunteers, staff, and vendors).
• Compose acknowledgement letters to each donor, adding/updating constituent records, preparing various reports and fund development database management.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:
Minimal physical effort required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, lift and walk. However, activities will be varied due to working with youth and could require running and extended periods of standing and walking. Maximum unassisted lift = 50 lbs. Average lift less than 25 lbs. Requires ability to use computer, various standard and specialized software and database systems, keyboard, calculator and typical office machines. Requires travel to other Clubs and community agencies for meetings and training events.

Environmental Requirements:
Inside average office environment. Average office noise levels. No personal protective equipment required. Ambient temperature between 68 and 76 degrees Fahrenheit.

Education Requirement:
Bachelor’s degree

Skills/Knowledge Required:

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing or related field or comparable experience in philanthropy, fundraising, and event management required.
• Two (2) or more years of experience in fundraising or marketing; work within a non-profit setting and annual fund experience strongly preferred
• Experience with CRM databases (Salesforce) preferred.
• Ability to grasp the landscape within an organization, show passion for working with BGCGC and the nonprofit environment and expertise in using various communication vehicles that engage staff, volunteers, parents, donors and the community.
• Active driver's license and proof of insurance required.
• Must be experienced in the use of computers, including word processing, Outlook, spreadsheets, and the internet. Must be able to compile information and develop related reports. Must have experience with a donor database software system such as Salesforce, Donor Perfect or Raiser's Edge.
• Willingness to subscribe to the principles of the Boys & Girls Clubs movement.

Position Details:

• Full-time employment
• $55,000-$70,000
• Great Benefits including Paid PTO and Holidays