Development Officer (NYC based)

Required

• Bachelors Degree required
• At least 7 years of professional experience in the field in positions of increasing responsibility. At least 2-3 of those years must have included either managing people or managing projects to completion required
• Additional experience in cultivating and soliciting gifts from individuals in a similar role at an organization of comparable size and complexity preferred
• Specialized Knowledge and Skills Needed for Performance of Job:
• Understanding the fundamentals of a Development office within a charitable foundation
• Demonstrated success in individual giving and portfolio management experience beneficial
• Above-average computer skills – proficiency in Microsoft Office, knowledge of Blackbaud CRM and/or similar CRM/donor database
• Knowledge of relevant analytical tools and wealth screening beneficial
• Superb verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Possesses a passion for the work of the Foundation and its mission and engages prospects with same passion
• Ability to think strategically and contextually, and to anticipate the needs and expectations of executive leaders
• Ability to analyze and present data effectively, make decisions, allocate resources, and align efforts with opportunities