Job description
Partner Engagement Officer - Miami, FL
Are you called to partner with donors in assisting 4KIDS to fulfill our mission of providing Hope, Homes, and Healing for children in Foster Care. The Partner Engagement Officer is an integral part of the overall development strategy of 4KIDS. This position is responsible for increasing charitable gifts generated by individual major donors and businesses. This is a highly visible position where energy, diplomacy, sophistication and an understanding of philanthropy and the 4KIDS mission, values, and programs are key factors to success.
Job Duties
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Manage a portfolio of donors and prospects with a focus on securing gifts of $5,000 or more
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Develop relationships and secure meetings with prospects and donors throughout Miami-Dade County area to inform and/or update them on 4KIDS' activities and prime them for ongoing or new gifts
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Support the strategic leadership, oversight and delivery of prospect management, tracking, research, identification, solicitation, cultivation, and stewardship
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Utilize the Blackbaud Raiser's Edge system to manage donor and prospect relationships
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Provides experience and leadership for all current and future campaigns
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Assist in donor prospect strategy sessions with staff, volunteers and Board members
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Maintains up-to-date knowledge of; 501(c)3 and Bylaw requirements, IRS and governance agencies guidelines, and current trends related to philanthropy to ensure maximum opportunities presented for gift commitments
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Assists with and attends all major special events for prospect cultivation and donor relationship building
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Assists with smaller/intimate donor experiences with high level partners
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Attend weekly Partner Engagement meetings via Zoom or Teams
Qualifications
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- Bachelor's degree, Master's degree preferred
- CFRE certification preferred
- 5-7 years of major gift/campaign experience preferably for a non-profit child welfare organization
- Proven track record of soliciting and stewarding individual gifts
- Ability to successfully implement donor tracking and cultivation techniques.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as experience with donor research
- Interpersonal and relationship-building skills that allow success in professional, social and networking opportunities
- Ability to accurately assess donor interests and motivations, and work with them accordingly
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple time-sensitive tasks
- Ability to work as a team player, combined with ability to work independently with limited supervision
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Highly energetic, self-starting, creative individual who can express/recognize ideas, opportunities, and communicate goals and objectives clearly
- Available evenings and weekends for events
- Must have a valid Florida license and reliable transportation
- Successfully complete initial drug screening and initial and annual background screenings
Why work at 4KIDS?
- certified Best Christian Workplace for 6 years in a row
- excellent benefits including vacation benefits
- great staff culture
- amazing workplace environment
- fulfilling career providing Hope, Homes & Healing for children in crisis
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