Development Officer

Duties

• Develop and execute strategic fundraising plans for an assigned book of ministry, aligning efforts with departmental and organizational priorities
• Present and articulate fundraising opportunities, programs, and initiatives to donors in a compelling manner to advance giving
• Collaborate with other Development Officers to identify opportunities, share insights, and align fundraising strategies across ministry portfolios
• Contribute to the advancement of ministry-wide fundraising initiatives, goals, and objectives
• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of donor retention strategies to strengthen long-term engagement and giving
• Develop and implement individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for each donor
• Partner with Development leadership and key stakeholders to ensure major donor acknowledgement and cultivation
• Design and execute a targeted engagement plan to deepen donor relationships and enhance long-term investment in the ministry through personal identification and information sharing
• Develop and implement strategies to identify and cultivate emerging and next-generation donors
• Manage ongoing cultivation and strategic plans to increase donor participation, commitment, and giving levels
• Identify and pursue new donor prospects through strategic networking and relationship development
• Oversee donor communications to ensure timely, strategic responses that strengthen major donor relationships
• Direct the development and maintenance of donor tracking systems, confidential reports of major donors, and data of donor prospects for strategic planning purposes and decision-making
• Interface with development staff related to ensure the accurate processing, maintenance, and stewardship of donor contributions and information
• Partner with Regional and Area Ministry teams to align fundraising strategies and support integrated development efforts
• Other duties and projects as assigned by supervisor to support department and organizational needs

Qualifications

• Must possess a vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ and agree with the Joni and Friends statement of faith
• Desire to serve in a growing and dynamic Christian service ministry
• Candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years fundraising, sales, or related experience
• Possess excellent human relations skills; strong organizational ability; goal oriented and self-motivated
• Strong presentation skills and public speaking experience
• Proven ability to develop and cultivate positive relationships between JAF and current major donors and major donor prospects, develop and manage major donor prospects
• Strong computer skills to include donor database management systems; experience with Salesforce beneficial
• Good interpersonal communication skills both verbal and written and the ability to effectively organize and prioritize a wide range of daily tasks with varied deadlines are necessary
• Must be detail oriented, committed to accuracy, a team player and self-starter who is flexible and able to work independently
• Strong sense of confidentiality
• Strong general computer skills are necessary along with a competent, working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Salesforce, and the Internet
• Valid driver’s license is required
• Understanding of Christian ministry and specifically Joni and Friends is desirable

Compensation

$62,000 - $70,000

Schedule

This is a hybrid position (Mon, Tue, and Thu in our Agoura Hills office, Wed and Fri are remote).