Senior Individual & Planned Giving Officer - San Diego Zoo
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, San Diego, CA, United States
The Senior Individual and Planned Giving Officer is responsible for managing a portfolio of prospects to secure financial resources to meet SDZWA's immediate and long-term priorities; this position will work closely with the philanthropy team, volunteers, and committee members, as well as donors and prospects. This position reports to the Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Manages dedicated portfolio of 125 donors and prospects
Identifies, qualifies, cultivates and solicits donors for gifts of $100,000 and up
Maintains continuous relationships with prospects/donors
Provides complex interpretation regarding fund raising and planned gift vehicles
Collaborates and liaises with volunteers such as committee members
Recommends specific designation and level of gift for solicitations
Meets financial goals of campaign with respect to individual and planned gifts
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR The position will have an emphasis on government grants and corporate and foundation fund raising. A successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in government grant and corporate and foundation fund raising, including prospecting for opportunities, effectively discerning "matches" between the funder's guidelines and potential donors, possessing strong skills in cultivating donors, grant writing to the funder's specifications, and following through with post-grant reports and stewardship strategies. A finalist would be equally comfortable making a face-to-face request for funds as well as crafting a persuasive written grant application. A successful candidate would be an approachable team player for the Corporate, Foundation, and Government Grants team and the Philanthropy team and have the ability to meet ambitious financial goals. Candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter and writing sample with their application.
JOB EXPERIENCE
Experience in fundraising
Experience in the development field
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field or equivalent specialized training
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Moves Management
Estate planning methods and specific planned giving techniques.
Tax aspects of gift plans.
Communicate effectively (verbal and written)
Develop cultivation strategies
Write and track proposals
Meet short and long-range goalsWork with teams and effectively with others
Analyze and utilize database information
BENEFITS
Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Family Passes
Complimentary Tickets
Free Parking at the San Diego Zoo & San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Local and In-House Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program
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WHAT YOU WILL DO
Manages dedicated portfolio of 125 donors and prospects
Identifies, qualifies, cultivates and solicits donors for gifts of $100,000 and up
Maintains continuous relationships with prospects/donors
Provides complex interpretation regarding fund raising and planned gift vehicles
Collaborates and liaises with volunteers such as committee members
Recommends specific designation and level of gift for solicitations
Meets financial goals of campaign with respect to individual and planned gifts
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR The position will have an emphasis on government grants and corporate and foundation fund raising. A successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in government grant and corporate and foundation fund raising, including prospecting for opportunities, effectively discerning "matches" between the funder's guidelines and potential donors, possessing strong skills in cultivating donors, grant writing to the funder's specifications, and following through with post-grant reports and stewardship strategies. A finalist would be equally comfortable making a face-to-face request for funds as well as crafting a persuasive written grant application. A successful candidate would be an approachable team player for the Corporate, Foundation, and Government Grants team and the Philanthropy team and have the ability to meet ambitious financial goals. Candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter and writing sample with their application.
JOB EXPERIENCE
Experience in fundraising
Experience in the development field
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field or equivalent specialized training
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Moves Management
Estate planning methods and specific planned giving techniques.
Tax aspects of gift plans.
Communicate effectively (verbal and written)
Develop cultivation strategies
Write and track proposals
Meet short and long-range goalsWork with teams and effectively with others
Analyze and utilize database information
BENEFITS
Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Family Passes
Complimentary Tickets
Free Parking at the San Diego Zoo & San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Local and In-House Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program
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