Families USA, a leading national voice for health care consumers, is dedicated to the achievement of high-quality, affordable health care for all. We advance our mission through public policy analysis, advocacy, and collaboration with partners to promote a patient- and community-centered health system. We are hiring a Development Officer to work closely with the Senior Director of Development, the Grants Manager, the Development Assistant and senior staff to build and expand a comprehensive development program including individual, corporate and foundation donors. The Development Officer will have a broad and diverse portfolio of responsibilities such as writing proposals and reports for institutional donors, managing a new individual giving program consisting of direct mail and digital engagement, and supporting the launch of a major gift program.
Responsibilities
- Identify, cultivate and manage relationships with potential corporate and foundation funders through effective verbal and written communication. Work closely with program staff to write and submit a substantial number of grant proposals annually.
- Design and manage an annual giving program that will raise donations from individuals in small amounts through direct mail and digital outreach.
- Plan, implement and integrate retention and cultivation strategies to grow and sustain the annual giving program and diversify giving opportunities for donors.
- Optimize the website for donations and develop and execute creative new online and social media fundraising campaigns.
- Conduct research on individual donor prospects and/or manage research by other staff.
- Manage the prospect database CRM (Salesforce) and track them throughout the donor lifecycle.
- Write concise and compelling development documents, such as outreach and thank you letters, and gift proposals for individual prospects.
- Develop and coordinate strategies to deepen relationships with prospects through large and small events and one-on-one visits.
- Oversee the proper acknowledgment of all charitable donations and ensure efficient and effective stewardships of all donors.
- Some management of the Development Assistant and intern.
An ideal applicant would possess these qualifications
- A passion for social justice and for the mission of Families USA.
- Excellent writing, editing, organizational, and communication skills.
- The ability to think strategically about the design and implementation of new strategies and programs.
- The ability to represent the organization to external audiences.
- A versatile skill set and a willingness to play many roles and learn new skills.
- An ability to maintain a diplomatic, professional and mature manner with colleagues, prospects and donors.
- The ability to work individually, as well as part of a team.
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, motivated office environment.
- Strong self-motivation and an attention to detail
- 3-5 years of relevant professional experience
- A bachelor's degree; graduate degree preferred.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products and Salesforce.
To apply, send a cover letter and resume by email to careers@familiesusa.org and include "Development Officer" in the subject line. The salary will be commensurate with experience. Families USA offers a generous benefits package, including excellent health insurance, life and long-term disability insurance benefits, and generous vacation, sick leave, and holiday schedules. Families USA is an equal opportunity employer.
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