Philanthropy Officer

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Philanthropy Officer identifies, cultivates, and solicits potential funders of all types and ensures meaningful donor relations, with the goal of securing significant funding from individuals, foundations, and government sources. The Philanthropy Officer leads the Foundation’s grant seeking program from institutional funders and oversees the Foundation’s Society-level membership program made up of our higher-level annual donors. This position will collaborate with internal staff within the Foundation and National Park Service to identify and match appropriate funders with organizational funding needs, communicating with and soliciting funders in writing and through personal interaction, including one-on-one donor calls. Another key role of this position is to assist the Philanthropy Team on special projects, events, and mailings.  

Gettysburg Foundation is a non-profit philanthropic, educational organization operating in partnership with the National Park Service to preserve Gettysburg National Military Park and the Eisenhower National Historic Site, and to educate the public about their significance.

THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

·         Identify, cultivate, and solicit prospects and donors of all types – individual, foundation, corporate, and government – through research, prospect development, donor portfolio management, and donor integration.

·         Manage a portfolio of prospective donors of all types including qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding these donors. Actively strategize and focus on moving donors through the pipeline using written communication vehicles and personal outreach.

·         Maintain and monitor contacts with donors, adhering to the highest ethical standards, and demonstrating perseverance, optimism, and sensitivity to the needs of the donors.

·         Research prospects and manage an institutional grants calendar for a portfolio of institutional funders, coordinating with Foundation and NPS staff on projects, writing and submitting proposals, and executing appropriate follow up.

·         Manage Society-level memberships made up of our most loyal annual donors: soliciting upgrades, developing new benefits and engagement strategies, and planning and executing Society events.

·         Accurately manage all prospect/donor activity in the Tessitura database and serve as liaison to database manager to ensure cross-departmental communication and coordination.

·         Represent the Gettysburg Foundation effectively and professionally to external audiences.

·         Produce monthly progress reports as required by management to accurately reflect caseload activity and performance.

·         Collaborate and meet with all appropriate Foundation and National Park Service staff to ensure accurate understanding of and access to relevant project information.

·         Ability to work a flexible schedule which could include evenings and weekends.

·         Other duties as assigned.

THE DESCRIPTION ABOVE REPRESENTS THE MOST SIGNIFICANT ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE JOB BUT DOES NOT EXCLUDE OTHERS

THE NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

·         Help plan and implement Foundation sponsored events and activities aimed at engaging donors and prospects such as Friends of Gettysburg Events and the Gettysburg Foundation Gala.

·         Assist with communication strategies and the development of communication materials to deepen ties to donors and prospects.

·         Ability to get along with peers, subordinates, and management and maintain a positive and constructive attitude while solving problems.

·         Ability to protect and promote the mission, goals, and values of Gettysburg Foundation in support of the NPS.

·         At all times, conduct themselves in accordance with the highest professional and ethical standards following AFP standards.

·         Participate in regular development staff and organization wide meetings and be able to present quarterly updates on portfolio of donors.

·         Ability to manage people, processes, deadlines, and budgets while adhering to the policies and procedures of Gettysburg Foundation.

·         Perform other related duties as requested.

EDUCATION/SPECIAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

·         Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree preferred.

·         2-5 years of progressive experience in fundraising. 

·         Understanding and appreciation of Gettysburg’s importance in the context of history and current events.

·         Professional appearance, judgement, and decisiveness to motivate and inspire confidence among donor prospects and other constituencies.

·         Experience building, cultivating, and stewarding relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

·         Excellent written and oral communication skills along with outstanding social skills, instincts, judgment and integrity.

·         Ability to execute public presentations with poise.

·         Superior organization skills with an attention to detail. 

·         Ability to think strategically and creatively.

·         Possess a high level of skill with technology and a highly data driven approach, including the ability to use database systems to analyze development data for trends and opportunities and use metrics to guide decisions.

·         Proven track record of being a team player and experienced in collaborating on multi-disciplinary teams.

·         Exhibit high ethical standards of conduct and confidentiality in dealing with various internal and external constituencies.

·         Ambitious and motivated professional, who values working with committed colleagues in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

·         Significant knowledge of the application of software tools including MS Office and databases; experience with Tessitura a plus.

·         A willingness to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends required

PHYSICAL/MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS OF THE WORKPLACE:

·         Ability to use most office equipment.

·         Ability to lift, carry, climb, sit, etc.

·         Carry objects for various events.

·         Able to walk the Battlefield, including hills and woodland trails.

·         Strong team orientation and a sense of humor.