Job Information
Fedcap Development Specialist in NY, United States
What it means to work at Dixon Center for Military and veterans Services.
The mission of Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services is to ensure veterans and military families can succeed where they live and that every organization, across all sectors of society, effectively integrate veterans and their families into their organization and existing programs.
We are a resource for individuals, organizations, and communities interested in the long-term wellbeing of veterans and their families. We use our influence, ideas, and actions to assist other organizations, who in turn integrate veterans and their families into their local activities. These organizations transform the lives of service members, veterans, and their families, ensuring they reach their full potential.
We work with organizations from all sectors of society – public, private, social, and civic. We provide and coordinate technical assistance/ training, resource sharing, and strong leadership for our partners, who, with our ongoing support share our noble purpose: to make the lives of veterans and their families better.
JOB TITLE
Development Specialist
DEPT/LOCATION
Veterans Services
REPORTS TO
Director of Development, Dixon Center
SUPERVISES
N/A
JOB PURPOSE
We’re looking for an experienced Development Specialist with a demonstrated track record of donor stewardship, managing donor data, maintaining accurate donor records, coordinating fundraising initiatives, working with development teams, and implementing fundraising strategies.
JOB SUMMARY
Our ideal candidate is passionate about Dixon Center’s mission and will represent Dixon Center to internal and external stakeholders with professionalism and integrity. The candidate must be comfortable working collaboratively with the development team, executive team and the board of directors. The candidate works autonomously to track revenue through constituent data entry and management, gift processing and acknowledgements in an accurate and timely manner with a sharp focus on stewardship. The candidate can analyze data and is familiar with market trends to help inform decision making to support our overall strategy.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1.
Promote awareness Dixon Center’s mission
2.
Manage donor movement utilizing available tools and databases
3.
Implementation and management of annual Development Plan, calendar and activities using project management tools
4.
Coordinate and execute fundraising campaigns such as appeals, mailings and cultivation events to meet the organization’s targets
5.
Maintain existing relationships with individual and corporate donors, including acknowledgment and recognition
6.
Represent the organization’s mission to donors, potential donors, and other external stakeholders
7.
Assist with the creation and implementation of the Development Plan that incorporates a range of strategies including annual appeals, major donors, grants, corporate and individual appeals, social media and special events.
8.Manage data in Raiser’s Edge donor database and Salesforce to ensure record accuracy and completeness:
Create and update constituent records
Record grants, gifts and donations accurately
Generate donor acknowledgement letters and gift receipts for cash and in-kind contributions within the required timeframe
Track, measure, and monitor donor giving and moves management
Design and run reports and assist with database maintenance
Research premiums options, manages donor gift fulfillment and shipping and collateral distribution
- Coordinates social media outputs. Assists in managing website.
Assists in grant research and tracking and other development opportunities.
Maintains donor pipeline and produces weekly gift and revenue reports for Development Team analysis.
Create queries and customized reports for development and marketing purposes.
Uses experience and discretion when making donor pipeline recommendations.
Serves as primary liaison on behalf of the Development Team with finance and accounting staff to ensure donor care policies, processes and procedures are maintained, updated, and adhered to.
Undertakes projects and performs other related job duties, as assigned.
NOTE
The employer reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
QUALIFICATIONS
Job qualifications are stated in the Essential Functions of the job description. An employee must be able to accomplish the Essential Functions to be competent in the job. Other special requirements are noted below.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in relevant disciple
Job Experience
Minimum of five years’ fundraising experience including database management or related experience required.
Proven track record of planning and initiating successful fundraising strategies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills and knowledge of communication principles and practices.
Knowledge of social media tools: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Knowledge of website management.
Ability to prioritize, multi-task and follow through with minimal direction.
Attention to detail, project management skills, and being highly organized a must.
Flexibility in varied job assignments.
Willingness to pitch in when/where needed.
Demonstrated ability to work with a high level of accuracy and manage confidential and sensitive information.
Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team, is self-motivated and proactive.
Preferred Qualifications
Licenses
Equipment Skills
Software Skills
Experience managing data in Raiser’s Edge and Salesforce; knowledge and familiarity with digital tools such as grant research and grant proposal development platforms (i.e., Foundation Directory, Candid, GrantWatch)
Experience utilizing HCM Oracle a plus
Financial Accounting, audit and financial statement analysis.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications, particularly Excel, Pivot tables, vlookups, PowerPoint, Word, and mail merge functions.
Experience with project management tools such as Monday.com.
Other Skills
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Conditions This is a virtual position. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard home office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Special Schedule This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are typically Monday through Friday, 9:00AM to 6:00PM but will be determined by your supervisor. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Travel Demands Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected to fulfill position responsibilities. Although the position is virtual in nature, regular travel to develop and maintain donor relations will be required.
Hazards
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Experience working with a development team.
Experience initiating and maintaining relationships with donors.
Experience in the nonprofit sector or a strong interest in supporting the work of nonprofits supporting veterans and military families preferred.
Military or veterans service or family background preferred.
Other
• Demonstrable knowledge of and commitment to the mission, vision and goals of The Fedcap Group and execution of relevant policies and procedures.
STATUS
Part/Full-time
Full-time
Term
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Wage/Salary
$50,000-$60,000
APPROVALS
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The Fedcap Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We are an EEO employer committed to diversity, M/F/D/V.