Senior Development Officer, Individual Giving - Remote
Company: College Possible
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: January 24, 2025
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Job Description:
Senior Development Officer, Individual Giving
College Possible - National
About College Possible
As one of the largest and most successful college access and
success organizations in the country, since 2000 College Possible
has empowered more than 85,700 students on their path to earning a
college degree. Its pioneering model matches eligible students with
a near-peer coach and an evidence-based curriculum designed to help
them overcome the most common barriers to getting into college and
completing their degree - all at no cost to students or their
families. Compared with their peers from similar backgrounds,
College Possible students are 30% more likely to enroll in college
the year after high school graduation, and three times more likely
to earn a bachelor's degree.
College Possible is a proud AmeriCorps program. AmeriCorps is a
federal agency that brings people together to tackle the country's
most pressing challenges through national service. Our AmeriCorps
members commit to a year of service as College Possible coaches in
communities throughout the country. Many represent the identities
of the students they serve, and each brings a commitment to social
justice and closing the college equity divide.
Our near-peer coaching model has earned national recognition: the
inaugural Evergreen National Education Award recognized our
leadership in increasing access to and success in college for
students from low-income backgrounds. It also earns top-of-field
results: a Harvard study found that the program more than doubles a
student's chance of enrolling in a four-year college, and our
students are four times more likely to become college graduates
than their low-income peers. College Possible has an annual
operating budget of -$33.5 million, more than 190 full-time
employees and more than 245 AmeriCorps and VISTA service members.
During the 2021-2022 school year, we reached an estimated 25,700
students nationwide.
Headquartered in Saint Paul, MN, College Possible operates:
regional sites in Austin, TX; Chicago, IL; Milwaukee, WI; Omaha,
NE; Philadelphia, PA; Portland, OR; Saint Paul, MN; and Seattle,
WA; as well as Catalyze partnerships in California, Iowa,
Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Tennessee and Texas.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
College Possible is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion,
and seeks to build a diverse workforce to create impact in
partnership with the communities we serve. We welcome a diverse
pool of qualified applicants. For each of its positions, College
Possible is mindful about what best serves our students, and seeks
to hire staff with relevant experience, skills and aptitude, and a
commitment to the power of education.
Equal Opportunity Employer
College Possible is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will
receive consideration for employment regardless of their race,
color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation,
disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public
assistance. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals and
conduct all possible activities in fully accessible settings.
Alternative application formats are available upon request by
contacting hr@collegepossible.org.
Your Role as Senior Development Officer, Individual Giving
The Senior Development Officer for Individual Giving programs works
under the direction of the SVP of Advancement to create and execute
individual giving strategies to ensure annual revenue targets are
met or exceeded. The individual giving program includes annual
giving, major and transformational giving, planned giving, and
board giving. The Development Officer position is a key National
Development team member responsible for the identification,
prioritization and cultivation of current and prospective donors
capable of gifts of $25,000+. This position requires both strategic
planning and a hands-on approach with knowledge of all facets of
fundraising best practices. The successful candidate will be a
seasoned and persuasive communicator and writer, motivated to
network socially and have a calling for building relationships with
philanthropically minded individuals whose passion is education -
with a special emphasis on access and equality.
Key Responsibilities:
Prospecting and Cultivation: Develop and manage a pipeline and
portfolio of major individual donors ensuring a multi-year diverse,
sustainable and growing program. Create cultivation and
communications strategies to grow portfolio, coordinating with
eight regional sites to leverage content, tools, and tactics.
Execute a support strategy for senior leaders - CEO, SVP, and other
program leaders - who are key partners in relationship building and
engaging donors. A successful Officer will have an executive
presence and be confident and enthusiastic about presenting to
sophisticated philanthropists.
Internal Planning and Analysis: Working with the SVP and
Development colleagues, develop annual campaign strategies to grow
individual donor support over time using the database, fundraising
best practices, and in partnership with Development Operations,
Marketing-Communications, and other colleagues, who can assist in
the planning and execution of the various individual giving
campaigns and prioritized. Serve as the point person to help plan,
support and coordinate work with regional site development
colleagues on special individual giving campaigns or major
organizational campaigns as needed.
What You Bring
Education/Certifications/Licenses:
Bachelor's degree required
Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) designation a plus, but not
required
Related Work Experience
Five to ten years of successful fundraising experience in secondary
or higher Education, or related, relevant nonprofit
organization.
Demonstrated experience identifying and closing gifts of $25,000+
from individual donors.
History of using data analysis and reporting to inform decisions as
they relate to donor communications, improving annual fund and
donor stewardship program.
Previous experience implementing and managing a year-round,
high-touch donor stewardship program.
Experience with fundraising software and donor database software;
SalesForce experience a plus
Other Skills, Abilities and Requirements:
Superb oral, written, and interpersonal communication
Strategic thinker and problem-solver, able to work independently,
and entrepreneurial; enjoys creating and implementing new
initiatives.
A proven high degree of integrity, ethical decision-making, and
sound business
Travels as necessary locally, regionally and nationally to manage
portfolio of
Appreciation and understanding of the mission of College Possible
and the ability to articulate organizational values internally and
externally.
High energy, enthusiastic, strong commitment to public service and
social
Sincere commitment to work collaboratively with all constituent
groups, including staff, volunteers, donors, program participants
and other supporters.
Desire to work in a growing nonprofit organization, ability to
adapt, creativity and commitment to excellence highly valued.
Computer/Software Skills:
Strong computer skills, including demonstrated proficiency with
Microsoft Word, Excel and donor database software.
SalesForce experience is strongly preferred.
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift up to 15 pounds when needed
Office environment with limited travel
Ability to stand and/or sit for a minimum of 7 hours a day
What We Offer
In addition to joining a committed, diverse, values-based
organization, we offer:
An opportunity for you to have a tremendous impact both internally
and in the broader country
A competitive salary commensurate with experience
excellent benefits including complete health, dental, life,
short-term and long-term insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Encouraged sustainability through a generous paid time off
program
Personalized professional development and growth opportunities
To Join Our Growing College Possible Team
Please apply at Include a resume and cover letter.
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