Fund Developer na Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada

About Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada

Since 1941, the mission of Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada has been to serve those in need — the most vulnerable — regardless of race, religion or creed. This leading community resource offers help and hope with dignity as it strives to meet the diverse needs of men, women and children in Southern Nevada. Through the generosity of foundations, grants, organizations and individual donors, Catholic Charities operates 16 programs providing support to more than 4,500 people daily and encompassing four core areas: Family Services, Food Services, Immigration and Refugee Services and Homeless and Housing Services.  Catholic Charities also operates the largest Meals on Wheels program and Emergency Shelter Services in Southern Nevada. For additional information, please visit CatholicCharities.com.

Position Summary: 

The Fund Developer is responsible for maintaining and fostering relationships with approximately 150 donors in their assigned portfolio. In collaboration with the Fund Development Manager, this position will focus on donor curation and conversion through segmenting donor communication, recording activities in the database, and ensuring personalized stewardship that aligns with the agency’s fundraising strategy. They will contact donors by telephone, email, through written correspondence and in person, as appropriate. Works closely with the Development team in conducting donor and fundraising activities.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain an assigned portfolio of approximately 150 donors, ensuring personalized stewardship and engagement activities.

• Conduct regular donor interactions via in-person, over-the-phone, or through email to build prospects and solicit gifts.
• Work in collaboration with the Fund Development Manager to personalize agency donor communications, including agency updates, appeals, new funding opportunities, and donor acknowledgment letters.
• Track progress to agency budget and goals, analyzing and reporting donor data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement within donor portfolio.
• Record donor activities and communication relating to assigned prospects using the Blackbaud CRM database.
• Alerts the appropriate Development team members of charitable gifts made by key individuals, donors, volunteers and /or Trustees.
• Build positive internal relationships and keep current with knowledge on program operations and agency strategy to inform donor conversations and updates.
• Serve as a backup for monetary coding, gift entry, and other Development department tasks.
• Serves as the backup for leading agency tours.
• Engage the community by attending events to promote and to represent the agency.
• Provide in-person support for on campus activities, including volunteer check-in.
• Assist with additional department and agency wide events and initiatives including event coordination.
• Protect all confidential information, company property and electronic data. Comply with safety rules.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff, board members, donors, volunteers, community groups and other related agencies.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Outstanding customer service skills; must enjoy speaking on the telephone and in-person with donors.
• Sound judgment with ability to work autonomously and make decisions.
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Experience with a CRM system required; non-profit donor database (Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge or similar) preferred.
• Ability to prioritize work, work under pressure, and meet daily deadlines.
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Expert proficiency in computers including Database experience and Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Required to have a valid driver’s license and personal transportation vehicle available for frequent travel to business meetings (mileage is reimbursed under federal guidelines).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Two years of work experience in non-profit agency operations.
• Database experience in a fundraising environment, Blackbaud (or similar fundraising database) preferred.
• Flexible schedule to work after hours and weekends, as necessary and/or required

Physical Requirements

• Primarily works in a shared office environment but may work throughout the agency and off site.
• Ability to communicate with donors, volunteers, Board, and co-workers.
• Ability to operate and use office equipment.
• Ability to continuously sit and stand. Ability to walk for prolonged periods. Ability to climb stairs as needed.
• May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

This position pays $26.45 per hour.

Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada offers an excellent benefits package, including insurance benefits, paid time off, and retirement plan.

CCSN is a drug free and equal opportunity employer. All employees must successfully complete a drug test and background check prior to employment.