Summary: This is a fundraising position, responsible for generating funding to support the work of the national office though a variety of channels and strategies, including, but not limited to mail, online and face-to-face visits. This position leads efforts towards building a major gifts pipeline while renewing and upgrading annual donors. Works with staff and leadership to identify research, cultivate and solicit annual fund level gifts.

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

Responsible for soliciting, stewarding and cultivating all national donors including small businesses, foundations and individuals and provides leads to the Major Gifts and corporate development teams

Oversees the annual recognition society, including implementation of a chapter pilot program; Includes overall strategy for solicitation, cultivation and stewardship of annual donors

Manages all aspects of Grants program to identify national prospects, determine an appropriate strategy and possible connections.

Facilitates the national Adopt-A-Wish program and employs a donor-focused fund raising approach that respects Chapter territories and maintains a high degree of sensitivity to the desires of individual donors.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) or higher in business or related field from four-year college or university; two to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Proficiency with the Raiser’s Edge donor database tracking software

Demonstrated success in soliciting gifts

Ability to forge strong working relationships with others engendering confidence and trust

Ability to identify issues and assess alternative courses of action

Ability to delegate responsibilities to subordinates effectively

Knowledge of budgeting and goal setting process

Superb written communication and phone skills

Ability to travel for job-related duties

Submit resume and cover letter in Word format to: Human Resources, Make-A-Wish Foundation^® America //EOE