Chief Donor Advisor

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Summary:

As a member of the Development team, the Chief Donor Advisor identifies, qualifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards major gifts for the benefit of the Center.

Job Duties:

* Secures major gifts at the $10,000+.

* Manages a portfolio of at least 100 donors and prospects and is actively involved with the identification and qualification of new potential major gift donors in order to continue to build portfolio.

* Effectively uses moves management process to secure gifts and steward donors.

* Travels frequently to meet with donors and prospects. Plans trips to be cost effective e.g. in terms of number of visits made vs. cost of travel.

* Maintains clear and timely records of all prospect/donor contacts using the Center's database software and following Center protocol.

* Ensures proper and appropriate acknowledgment of donors.

* Research prospects using Center online subscription services and other methods to evaluate their giving potential.

* Works with the development department staff and other staff to coordinate fundraising activities.

* Maintains donor confidentiality and follows ethical standards as established by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, and the Center's Employee Code of Conduct.

* Performs other development activities as assigned or required.

Competencies:

* Ability to understand, embrace, and clearly communicate the Center's mission.

* Understanding of and comfort in performing all phases of Moves Management.

* Ability to quickly build trusting relationships with donors, prospects, and colleagues.

* Must be willing and able to travel between 40% and 50% of the time, depending on season and donor locations.

* Must be self-directed and motivated.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

* None

Required Education and Experience:

• Five years as a Chief Donor Officer/Major Gifts Officer preferred, with a minimum of three years with one institution
• Bachelor's degree