Description

We are looking for a development professional with the full complement of fundraising skills. Reporting to and working closely with the Philanthropy Director, the Philanthropy Assistant Director will cultivate, solicit, and steward philanthropic support in alignment with The Center’s mission and current strategic plan. A key member of a three-person philanthropy team, the Philanthropy Assistant Director works to successfully secure financial resources from individuals, foundations, and corporations.
In return, we offer an opportunity to have a real impact on people’s lives in a collaborative work environment where new ideas are welcome, and where everyone appreciates the value of a healthy work-life balance.

Job Duties

Essential Responsibilities:
• Work with The Center’s Philanthropy Director, team members, and volunteers to support a
comprehensive development plan
• Manage a portfolio of individuals, foundations, with a focus on corporate partnerships,
including in-person meetings with donors and prospective donors, grant applications, gift
acknowledgments and stewardship, fundraising communications, and special events
• Execute fundraising strategies to meet annual goals; and help promote a culture of
philanthropy
• Nurture relationships with existing donors and cultivate new donor prospects to meet the
financial goals necessary to further the mission of The Center

Skills Required

You are an energetic, collaborative team player who values older adults and enjoys building meaningful relationships with community members to philanthropically support The Center’s healthy
aging mission. You want to apply your fundraising skills in a supportive, professional environment and have a real impact on people’s lives. You thrive in a fast-paced environment that requires both individual and collaborative efforts. You provide excellent customer service, value differences in people, and have extraordinary communication skills, both verbal and written.

Minimum Qualifications
• 3+ years of experience as a fundraising professional in a nonprofit organization, with
demonstrated success in building relationships and soliciting contributions from corporations,
foundations, and individuals
• Bachelor’s degree

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to write and speak about complex issues in a compelling manner
• Adept at establishing and maintaining positive, collaborative working relationships with
colleagues, volunteers, and stakeholders to enhance organizational effectiveness
• Ability to prioritize, plan, manage, and complete work to meet established deadlines
• Capacity to take initiative, respond quickly, be flexible, and adapt positively to change
• Commitment to working well in a diverse team environment
• Personal qualities of integrity, discretion, flexibility, intellectual curiosity, and eagerness to learn
• Strong computer skills, including experience using a CRM database (The Center uses DonorPerfect) and MS Office Suite
• Light physical demands of office environment and community center: sitting, listening, walking, lifting up to 40 lbs

Work Schedule

This position is full-time (40 hours per week) and on-site, with a benefits package that includes health and dental coverage, a matching 403(b) plan, vacation, sick leave, and national holidays.

Additional Info

Initial review begins June 16th and continues until the position is filled.

For more information, please visit: https://thecentercville.org/