Development Officer (NYC based)

About the Opportunity Reporting to the Senior Director, Individual Giving, the Development Officer is an integral member of the Development team at the Clinton Foundation. The Development Officer works closely with the Development team to create and execute an annual giving plan to engage and solicit an assigned portfolio of donors and prospects. T he Development Officer at the Clinton Foundation is a proactive, confident self-starter that thrives in a fast-paced environment that values results.

They are persistent and driven to succeed in leading efforts to grow philanthropic support and in setting and exceeding goals. Success will require the following qualities: Self-motivated, self-sufficient, and driven to lead and collaborate with others to achieve success; Strategic, proactive, and forward thinking; Persuasive, outgoing, and confident; Possesses the highest standards of personal and professional integrity; and Adheres to and promotes the Foundation’s mission, core values, and strategic priorities, including a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Development team works to secure the philanthropic resources necessary to advance the Foundation’s mission through its programs and operations.

The team works closely with volunteers and colleagues from across the organization to present the Foundation’s case for support through gifts, grants, and sponsorships. Team members collaborate to maximize engagement and giving from individual donors and institutional funders alike.

Responsibilities

Front-line Fundraising Under the direction of the Senior Director, the Development Officer manages and grows an assigned portfolio of individual donors and prospective donors with targeted annual and multi-year giving of $1,000+ to meet established goals Engages in the direct cultivation and solicitation of donors and prospects, including through in-person meetings, telephone, written solicitations/proposals, email, and other means tailored as specifically as possible to donor preferences Stewardship Develops and manages stewardship and communications activities for the Development team by leading the planning and development of regular outreach to inform, update, engage, and thank current donors Leads the coordination of consistent, targeted outreach to donors for the purpose of stewarding current and lapsed donors toward increased engagement and giving. Collaborates with Development and Marketing and Communications colleagues to produce and implement curated updates, engagement strategies, and tailored events/experiences for individual donors They will liaise with the Marketing and Communications team in the creation of collateral materials in support of stewardship and fundraising efforts Project Management Tracks gifts and pledge commitments within the assigned portfolio and reconciles gift activity with quarterly donor disclosure and other reporting. Monitors pledge reminders, receipting, and acknowledgement processes for timeliness and accuracy Assists the Senior Director and Development team with any special projects, especially those related to individual giving, including but not limited to fundraising events, and/or administrative tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

What We’Re Looking For

: Bachelors Degree required At least 7 years of professional experience in the field in positions of increasing responsibility.