The primary responsibility of this position is to manage iDE\u2019s annual fund supporters to help grow the unrestricted portion of the organization\u2019s annual budget. This position will cultivate relationships with corporate, foundation and individual donors to maintain current funding and generate new donations. Duties and functions include:<\/p>\n
Team Collaboration<\/p>\n
\tAs a Fund Development team member, support and develop Fund Development strategies to maximize the giving potential of individual, corporate, and foundation donors to achieve or surpass iDE\u2019s annual revenue goal.\u00a0
\n\tWork with the Fund Development team to identify the organization\u2019s immediate and long-term funding priorities and accurately communicate those needs to donors in the Associate\u2019s portfolio.
\n\tWork with the Fund Development team to understand and have current knowledge on the activities and strategies of other iDE departments in order to leverage and deliver engagement opportunities that ensure donors\u2019 financial and non-financial support is maximized.
\n\tWork with the Fund Development team to grow iDE\u2019s Corporate Partnerships Program. This includes collaborating on the development of sponsorship levels, corporate grants, employee engagement opportunities, and cause marketing campaigns. The Fund Development Associate will primarily be responsible for supporting the cultivation of Tier 3 small businesses and others.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\t\tThe Associate will work to retain current corporate donors, increase donations when possible, and solicit new corporate prospects in order to grow the program.
\n\t\tThe Associate will work together with the Senior Associate to collaborate with Marketing and Communications to ensure program assets are up to date, corporate-related mailings are implemented, and electronic communication is consistent and strategic.<\/p>\n
\tSupport the continued growth of iDE\u2019s Legacy Program by collaborating with the Senior Associate and Director of Fund Development regarding outreach (both customized and through Communications and Marketing campaigns), solicitation and stewardship.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Individual Contribution<\/p>\n
Build and retain a robust portfolio of annual fund donors that give from $250-$20,000 per year with the objective of maintaining and\/or increasing contributions each year.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tMaintain a formalized communication plan for annual donors, which includes both individual outreach as well as public appeal messages.\u00a0
\n\tWork in partnership with the Senior Associate and Director of Fund Development to maximize funders who have the capacity to increase support.<\/p>\n
Grow the total net worth of the Associate\u2019s portfolio to $400K+ annually by identifying, prioritizing, and strategizing top donors across individual, foundation, and corporate prospects.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tBecome deeply familiar with each account\u2019s special needs and with iDE\u2019s strategy and assets in order to maximize the stakeholder to champion, invite, and invest in iDE.
\n\tMeet with the Fund Development team to establish engagement plans for donors and prospects.
\n\tActively identify and research new prospects and follow-up as appropriate, prioritizing in-person visits with qualified prospects over email communication.
\n\tWork to independently research, develop and draft formal funding proposals and reports as required by each donor or prospect.\u00a0
\n\tPersonalize acknowledgements to donors, including new donors and after current donors renew or increase support to iDE.
\n\tDevelop and implement stewardship and reporting strategies once gifts are secured.
\n\tTrack and record all donor details, meetings, interactions and prospect research consistently, using Salesforce and Google Suite. Work with Database Manager to regularly monitor account progress through the donor pipeline.
\n\tWork in concert with the Fund Development Senior Associate to engage with the Marketing and Communications team to ensure all annual fund donors are accounted for in routine fundraising campaigns.
\n\tProactively develop new and creative strategies for engaging the current portfolio and new prospects.
\n\tLead the continued growth and formalization of iDE\u2019s Ambassador Program, which engages former board members. Cultivate this group of supporters through a customized communication plan, special events or exclusive access to iDE events or staff, and one-on-one outreach. The goal of this program is to provide a clear engagement strategy for board members after they leave the board and continue to steward them as champions and donors.\u00a0
\n\tPartner with the Senior Associate to implement and grow iDE\u2019s Field Connections program with the support of the Director of Fund Development. Support logistics of the annual Field Connections trip, which includes working with the country team to finalize the itinerary, creating and sharing trip packets, and other ad hoc support as needed to ensure the 10-12 iDE donors, prospects and\/or partners that are traveling to visit a country program feel prepared.\u00a0
\n\tManage iDE\u2019s monthly giving program. This includes leading on ongoing communications and inviting supporters to join the program. Work with the Senior Associate to ensure new supporters and annual supporters are exposed to the opportunity to join the monthly giving program and work to develop creative ideas for growing the program.<\/p>\n
Other<\/p>\n
\tSupport and attend conferences, trade shows, and other events where iDE is present, as decided upon by the Director of Fund Development.<\/p>\n
\t\tPotential to present at speaking engagements as opportunities arise.<\/p>\n
\tWork with the Director of Fund Development to pursue professional development fundraising opportunities as they arise.
\n\tConduct administrative duties, such as booking business travel, setting appointments and preparing materials necessary for donor visits<\/p>\n
BEHAVIORS AND COMPETENCIES:<\/p>\n
\tDemonstrates success working with donors and securing gifts.
\n\tUnderstands ethical behavior and business practices, and ensures that their own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization.
\n\tEmbodies an attitude of possibility and leads others to embrace this orientation as well.
\n\tIs self-confident while being open to feedback and coachable.
\n\tDemonstrates a high-level of written, oral, interpersonal, and communication skills with a sensitivity for professionalism, propriety and confidentiality.
\n\tHas a genuine appreciation for and understanding of the approach iDE takes to solving poverty.
\n\tAn unwavering commitment to delivering quality information, both orally and in writing.
\n\tPossesses cultural competency, empathy, and integrity.<\/p>\n
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:<\/p>\n
\t1+ years of experience in sales, fundraising, or marketing\/communications.\u00a0
\n\tExperience working within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial organization.
\n\tAbility to be a creative thinker, energetic and demonstrate enthusiasm and leadership.\u00a0
\n\tExcellent written and verbal communication skills.
\n\tAbility to write concisely, compile and\/or edit materials.
\n\tComputer proficiency in Google Suite is required, Salesforce experience is a plus.
\n\tFluency in English is required.
\n\tAssociate\u2019s or Bachelor\u2019s degree a plus.<\/p>\n
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