DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST (LADD Inc.)
Job Description
The below job description is not meant to encompass every task skill or situation that may be encountered in this role. It is meant to give an overview of the necessary functions skills and experiences needed to successfully perform the job. Each employee is expected to use LADDs mission and The LADD Way to guide their performance. This job description may be modified as organizational needs dictate and changes will be discussed and documented.
Department & Purpose
Development fosters positive and long-term donor relationships that are critical to philanthropic support to empower adults with developmental disabilities to live work and connect.
Reports To
Director Development
Direct Reports
N / A
Stakeholders
Internal :
- Development Team
- Organizational Staff
- Individuals Served by LADD
- Board & Committee Members as needed
External :
Donors & ProspectsVolunteersLoved ones of individuals served by LADDEmployee Classification
Full-time Exempt
Summary
Under the guidance and supervision of the Director Development the Development Specialist assists with strategies for identifying cultivating solicitating and stewarding of donors in support of LADDs mission and programming. The Development Specialists will support the creation implementation management and assessment of comprehensive plans to support goals.
Essential Functions
Moves Management Administration (50%)Works closely with Director Development to build and maintain robust donor pipelines and to outline and execute best fundraising practices that prioritize donor retention
Based on the fundraising model 60 / 20 / 10 / 10 coordinates portfolios for various levels of giving : MGB Society ($1000) Annual Fund Clubs ($250 - $999) Recurring giving Legacy giving among othersIdentifies prospects with a capacity and affinity to make a financial commitment to LADD researches profiles and segments prospectsManages the administrative aspects of a moves management program ensuring accurate tracking of prospects and donors in The Raisers Edge databaseManages portfolio coordination amongst leadership fundraisers and records meetings / actions and notes in CRMGenerate reports dashboards and pipelines to support fundraisers and board engagement in fundraisingCoordinate internal systems and processes to track donor engagement from identification to stewardshipMay be assigned portfolio of prospects and donors to cultivate and stewardDevelopment Support (30%)Works closely with Director Development to identify data needs execute data projects and ensure data integrity within CRM and data coordination between CRM and other development and agency systems
Coordinates with Data Clerk and Stewardship & Events Coordinator to ensure timely execution of gift acknowledgement donor benefits and stewardship initiativesAs needed drafts correspondences proposals and reports; and provides needed solicitation and cultivation materialsManages schedule and logistics for donor meetings and site visitsGeneral Responsibilities & Other Duties (20%)Supports development projects and provide administrative support as needed
Participate in and support LADD eventsOther duties as assignedAdditional Responsibilities
Advocate for the organizations mission and programs representing LADD to the public in a positive mannerModels The LADD Way (TLW) and ensures performance is aligned with TLW and the policies and practices set for the departmentMaintain all relevant training and certificationsEducation / Skills & Experience
Passion for our mission and enjoys working with a team to steward and engage donors2 or more years of development experience preferably in prospect management donor relations or advancement servicesBachelors Degree or equivalent requiredExceptional organizational skills and keen attention to detail.Strong writing communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in fast-paced environment.Computer competency specifically in tracking and reporting relevant quantitative and qualitative data; proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative CloudExperience with The Raisers Edge or other CRM databaseWillingness and ability to learn other development and agency systemsWork Environment & Physical Demands
Monday through Friday 8 : 30 a.m. 4 : 30 p.m. in-office weekends / evenings as requiredWork will be conducted in an office environment as well as remote sites requiring travel to other locationsWork will require mobility within various venues and ability to lift 25-40 poundsRequired Experience :
Manager
Key Skills
Digital Marketing,Bootstrap,Activex,Jboss,Adobe,Arbitration
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1