Philanthropy Officer

About the Role

The Albuquerque Academy Advancement Office is seeking a Philanthropy Officer to work under the general direction of the Director of Advancement as a collaborative member of the Advancement team. This role serves as an experienced development professional for the school, managing the solicitation of major gift prospects and donors with an estimated capacity for gifts between $10,000 and $100,000.

Responsibilities

• Work with the director and other staff to ensure the coordination and development of the total advancement fundraising effort
• Research and grow relationships with major gifts prospects and donors
• Develop strategies for the solicitation of major gifts prospects
• Know and employ best practices for independent school fundraising
• Organize regular communication with major gift donors
• Draft major gift proposal documents
• Manage major gift fundraising activities
• Create appropriate marketing materials
• Manage cash gifts between $10,000 and $100,000
• Hold a minimum of 250 annual external meetings and document with written action report in the school database
• With the team, help plan, execute, and support the Academy’s advancement events, including (but not limited to): days of giving, alumni weekend, trustee recognition, etc.
• Support the Academy and its mission, always maintaining a high degree of professionalism
• Foster and maintain a culture of mutual respect, equitable practice, and joy
• Demonstrate cultural competence and communicate and collaborate effectively across differences
• Attend employee meetings and school events as needed, participating in the life of the broader school
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor's degree is required.

Experience: A minimum of two years in fundraising, sales communications, or equivalent work is required. Proven track record of working with donors or prospects through a pipeline from initial contact to formal agreement. Previous experience in a non-profit business or communications is preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of development and advancement concepts, methods, and procedures as related to a school environment
• Ability to make decisions independently and manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines
• Willingness and excitement for working with donors to give philanthropically to Albuquerque Academy
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with a broad range of constituencies, including the team, faculty, staff, administration, trustees, parents, students, and alumni
• Organization skills and attention to detail
• Skills in writing, proofreading, and editing
• Knowledge of PC, Mac, and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of database management, Adobe, Publisher, or other creative design applications is preferred
• Ability to learn and implement new technologies quickly and as required
• Knowledge of and involvement in the Albuquerque Academy community or a willingness to develop an in-depth understanding

Working Environment & Schedule

• Majority of work is performed in an indoor office setting in the campus library
• Work hours are generally from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
• Overtime, including weekend hours, are periodically required for advancement and other school events
• Prolonged sitting and computer use