Major Gift Officer
Company: The Brevard Zoo
Location: Melbourne
Posted on: May 10, 2022
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Job Description:
The Major Gift Officer is responsible for growing philanthropic
support from individuals who are inspired by East Coast Zoological
Society's (ECZS) mission and our $100M Our Legacy Campaign. This
position works closely with the Deputy Director of Philanthropy to
cultivate, solicit and steward major gifts to the ECZS.
Additionally, the Major Gift Officer will work directly with the
Individual Giving team, providing strategic oversight to the
Campaign Work Plan and Brevard Zoo's higher-level donors. This
position will work collaboratively across the Zoo, partnering with
staff to identify fundraising opportunities and to instill a
culture of philanthropy across ECZS.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIESThe following reflects ECZS's definition of
essential functions for this position but does not restrict the
tasks that may be assigned. ECZS may assign or reassign duties and
responsibilities to this position at any time due to reasonable
accommodation or other reasons.POSITION DUTIES ECZS is seeking an
experienced Major Gift Officer to join our Individual Giving team
to help grow ECZS's donor support. As a Major Gift Officer, you
will be a key member of ECZS's Individual Giving team, which is
responsible for generating $5M+ in significant individual gifts
annually contributing towards an overall departmental goal of
raising $100M+ in 5 years in private philanthropy. Reporting to the
Deputy Director of Philanthropy, you will execute the Development
department's major gift strategy, including identifying,
cultivating and soliciting individuals in support of ECZS's vital
mission. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team who
are making significant impacts in the field of conservation, animal
wellness, education in zoos and aquariums. With a track record of
soliciting and closing five- and six-figure gifts, you are a
creative, entrepreneurial, and highly motivated fundraising leader
who thrives on meeting with donors. You will manage a high-value
portfolio of donors with capacity to give at the five- and
six--figure levels and work directly with the Individual Giving
team to accelerate giving in the region.
RESPONSIBILITESPortfolio Strategy and Management: Manage the
strategy for a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects. Manage
a portfolio of 100+ donors at the $25K level along with five- to
six-figure prospects. Develop customized cultivation, solicitation
and stewardship plans for each. Key Donor Management: Collaborate
with the Director of Philanthropy and the Deputy Directory of
Philanthropy on the management of select high-capacity donors,
including support for meeting preparation and follow up. Maintain
complete, updated and accurate records within Donor Perfect
software.Donor and Prospect Engagement: Build and manage meaningful
relationships with prospects and donors through visits,
correspondence and consistent communication. With the support of
the Development team, continue to build a qualified pipeline of new
prospects and implement effective donor engagement opportunities.
Programs and Mission: Develop and maintain familiarity with
programmatic needs, budgets and priorities for the Zoos and
Aquarium. Represent ECZS's mission and persuasively articulate
ECZS's impact and conservation strategies.Fundraising Collateral:
Ensure the timely creation and distribution of customized
stewardship materials, including highly personalized letters and
proposals to support portfolio needs.Fundraising Events: Working
with ECZS Development and Special Events teams, attend Campaign
events to maximize major donor and prospect cultivation
opportunities.
Keywords: The Brevard Zoo, Melbourne , Major Gift Officer, Other , Melbourne, Florida
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