Development Officer

About the role

Free Wheelchair Mission is a humanitarian, faith-based, non-profit organization based in Irvine, California, USA. Our mission is to “Transform lives through the gift of mobility to people with disabilities living in developing nations as motivated by Jesus Christ.” We are focused and committed to being a leading provider of mobility in developing countries, bringing transformation that opens doors to education, employment opportunities, and community for individuals who previously lacked mobility.

The Development Officer will initiate, develop, and grow fundraising relationships with donors whose giving capacity is up to $5,000 annually, fostering greater partnerships. The role primarily involves engaging donors via phone to transition them from base to mid-level giving.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of prospects and donors valued at a minimum of $300K, with annual growth expectations.
• Achieve a weekly call goal of approximately 125 or more calls, establishing quality interactions and relationships with 700-1,000 donors.
• Identify potential major donors and collaborate with the Major Gifts team to transition 12 or more donors to a Major Gift Officer.
• Engage with high-value leads to qualify them for the foundations, church, and ambassador portfolios.
• Plan and implement portfolio moves management strategies to cultivate donors toward their full giving potential, identifying potential major donors.
• Actively use the CRM system to manage donor relationships and meet annual established goals.
• Seek and participate in approved learning and development opportunities related to Free Wheelchair Mission and the fundraising industry.
• Perform other duties and tasks assigned by a direct supervisor.
• Occasional evenings and weekends required to accommodate donor schedules.
• Share the message of Free Wheelchair Mission and our vision.

Requirements

• Self-motivated professional with proven success in fundraising, sales, client management, customer service, or a related field.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and during non-standard business hours to accommodate donor schedules.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Zoom, Outlook, and Excel, with proficiency in donor base management software (Salesforce experience preferred).
• Superior interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills.
• Outstanding verbal, written, and email communication skills to articulate a compelling case for donating.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Pay

$65,000–$75,000 annually, depending upon qualifications and experience.

Physical Demands

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.