Learning And Development Officer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Position Summary:

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

The Chief Development Officer is responsible for developing short and long-term growth strategies for the organization; identifying and addressing development issues; and evaluating internal operating procedures within the organization that support development. This position cultivates donors – individually and through the development team, oversees the graphics team and the public relations efforts.

Duties & Responsibilities

Essential

Non-Essential

1. Gain community support of the organization by promoting the Mission's interest and benefits to donors; planning, organizing, evaluating, and leading the fundraising efforts as well as special events, campaigns, and grant writing efforts of the Rescue Mission

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2. Oversee and manage individual, corporate and foundation solicitation, as well as training staff and volunteers to ask for support in the community.

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3. Administer the graphics team to generate the materials needed for the solicitations, events, and campaigns.

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4. Oversee fundraising events to make sure all donor needs are met and fundraising goals are achieved; provide regular, up-to-date and accurate information to CEO and Executive Team as well as attend Executive Team meetings on a regular basis

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5. Discover new and potentially lucrative revenue streams for expansion of the organization’s fundraising efforts; coordinate grant opportunities with program staff and development, recruit speakers for special events, graduation ceremonies and new committee/possible board members to the organization

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6. Publish regular updates on major events and success of the organization.

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7. Cultivate and maintain relationships with major donors by responding to their inquiries, keeping them apprised of recent events with the organization and showing them the progress their donations have made possible.

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8. Achieve financial objectives by preparing the annual budget for development, community relations, volunteer, holiday program and resource sharing

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9. Solicit donations from large corporate donors.

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10. Ensure that all fundraising practices are in compliance with regulatory guidelines and restraints by reviewing all procedures in light of legal requirements, stewardship and fundraising ethics.

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11. Keep the Chief Executive Officer(CEO) and Executive team (ET) informed by Communicating results of fundraising efforts, bringing awareness of community related opportunities and preparing written reports, remaining accessible and attending meetings.

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12. Participate in strategic planning for planned and major giving, special projects and grants

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13. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by participating in local AFP chapter and other educational workshops and encouraging appropriate team education,

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14. Raise awareness of the organization and its primary goals through outreach efforts, regular events in the community, publications, and media relations

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15. Support the rescue Mission by agreeing to work within the parameters of the Vision and Mission Statements.

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16. Review and discuss professional publications with solicitation team of Development

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17. Contribute to team effort throughout the Rescue mission by accomplishing related results as needed or assigned.

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18. Structure the resource development team to best approach a variety of financial development goals.

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19. Promote a safety first attitude by setting a positive example and ensuring all employees are following safety policies and procedures.

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20. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential requirement of the job

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21. Perform other duties as assigned.

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Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required and a Master’s Degree preferred
• Preference for a minimum of 7-10 years of senior development experience.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and implementing a successful, comprehensive fund development program and preparing an annual development work plan and calendar to achieve goals.
• Preference also for hands-on fundraising experience in the policy, research or democracy building arena.
• Experience with coordination and preparation of project budgets preferred.
• Demonstrated success in identifying and securing new foundation grants of five-figures and up.
• Demonstrated success with generating increased funds from individual donors, both major donors and annual appeals, through a coordinated, strategic approach.
• Knowledge of planned giving and experience with online fundraising preferred.
• Hands-on experience with one or more donor databases/software, such as Raiser’s Edge, DonorPerfect, etc.), as well as Microsoft Office suite and QuickBooks.
• Demonstrated success in learning the details of an organization’s substantive work and applying that knowledge in drafting successful fundraising solicitations.
• Experience in managing multi-task teams, cross-functional teams, with responsibility for achieving financial results.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Needed to Perform Effectively in this Position

• Passion for the mission and vision of the organization
• Passion for the mission and vision of the organization
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Demonstrated writing ability-(personal thank you’ s to grant proposals
• Creative ability to manage creative individuals
• Demonstrated ability to influence/persuade others to the cause, strong relationship building skills
• Consistent ability to multi-task on all levels
• Strategic thinking
• Leadership and management competencies
• Proficient in public speaking
• Ability to network within community and connect opportunities and needs of the organization

Additional Requirements

• Some Requires night and weekend work, particularly in last quarter of year
• NYS Driver’s License