Development Officer

About the role

The Development Officer will primarily focus on generating revenue by developing and cultivating relationships with donors and corporate and community partners to help MCHS Family of Services achieve optimal fund development operations and positioning. This role involves working with all levels of internal management, staff, partners, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Achieve assigned revenue goals by maintaining existing relationships and developing new relationships with corporate and community partners, as well as individual donors.
• Develop, maintain, and grow relationships with donors, corporations, and key community partners through year-round business and cultivation plans.
• Prospect and secure new corporate sponsorships, foundation gifts, and individual donors.
• Engage individual donors in Planned Giving opportunities and larger, more impactful gifts.
• Recruit volunteer leaders for opportunities in MCHS committees and in-kind program opportunities.
• Support MCHS events such as galas or curated donor events through fundraising efforts.
• Identify opportunities for corporate partners and individual donors to make an impact through MCHS programs and events.
• Monitor fundraising trends and implement proven strategies to improve campaign outcomes.
• Collaborate with other MCHS staff, including Marketing, MCHS programs, and operations staff.
• Represent the agency to outside groups and organizations, including business, community, and media events.
• Demonstrate commitment to the social sector with a passion for MCHS’s mission and vision.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Development Officer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and at least three (3) years of experience in fundraising/development, or a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with at least three (3) years of experience in fundraising and/or development.
• Must meet the State’s Moral Character standard.
• Proficiency in computer and software applications (All MS Office).
• Knowledge of principles and practices of fund development operations and management.
• Experience with tactical strategy, planning, and organizing.

Skills

• Demonstrate leadership, drive, and integrity.
• Contribute to a positive team culture at MCHS.
• Motivate, develop, and cultivate community partners and donors.
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with agency staff, volunteers, government officials, foundation, and corporate executives.
• Manage time and multiple priorities; meet deadlines.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, volunteers, and the public at-large.
• Handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
• Be collaborative and flexible, with a strong service mentality.
• Attend training and travel offsite for events, meetings, and seminars.
• Possess a high degree of personal accountability, responsibility, and independent decision-making abilities.
• Work flexible hours, when needed, which may include some evenings and weekends.

Work Environment

The work environment is representative of that typically encountered during a normal shift. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.