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Development Officer Jobs in Heath, Ohio, USA at LICKING COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
Licking County Humane Society Job Description
Job Title:Development Officer – Major & Corporate Giving
Classification:Part-time (25-30 hours per week)
Salary Range:$45,000 – $50,000 Annually, based on experience and qualifications
Organization:Licking County Humane Society (LCHS), a 501-C-3 not-for-profit organization located in Heath, Ohio.
Vested Authority:Board of Directors (BOD)
Directly Reports To:Executive Director
The Licking County Humane Society (LCHS) is looking for a skilled Development Officer, who loves animals as much as we do. We are a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that has been serving Licking County since 1966, currently operating a shelter that includes a veterinary clinic and many outreach programs, as well as Sophie’s Thrift store, which supplements our operating budget. We employ about 50 people, with a mix of full-time and part-time positions.
Our mission is:
To rescue animals to improve lives
How you will impact our mission:
LCHS believes it is important to protect all of our resources including our employees, our animals, and our financial resources. The Development Officer’s primary focus will be on acquisition of major and corporate gifts, donor stewardship and more to ensure that the organization has the resources to provide care for the animals. The right candidate will work onsite, in the community, remotely and with donors weekly giving you the ability to share the animal’s stories and fully understand our impact on the community.
If you are excited to meet others in the community who are passionate about animals and their people, and have a love for our 4-legged creatures, this is the job for you! If you want to be an active part of a team that saves abused, neglected, and homeless animals, you’re one of us!
What you’ll do:
Help our donors accomplish their philanthropic goals and ambitions, while making them feel valued.
Work with the Executive Director to develop annual development goals and written plans.
Manage systems and software to track and cultivate donors and prospects, with the ability to trend data and create reports.
Make face-to-face solicitations and assist Board Members and others with solicitation efforts. This includes corporate giving.
Oversee Donor Relations functions.
Participate in the Stewardship Committee, sharing and demonstrating strategies for stewarding donors.
Research and prepare grants; maintain grant schedule and monitor financial progress.
Work closely with the Executive Director, Board and volunteer committee to successfully implement appeals for major and planned gifts.
Support the Executive Director in capital and endowment campaign efforts.
Manage existing portfolio of donors/prospects.
What we’re looking for:
A minimum of 3 years (prefer 5+) of related experience in Non-Profit Development.
Bachelor’s degree preferred in a related field, or an equivalent amount of experience.
Proven record of major donation acquisition, this is non-negotiable.
Impeccable oral and writtencommunication skillsthat represent the organization at the highest caliber.
Ability to work in afast-paced environmentand be adaptable to changing situations with agility and emotional intelligence, showingleadershipat all times.
Highly organized and detail oriented with the ability to meet deadlines without reminders.
Intuitiveness to develop and maintain relationships withdiversedonors.
Highest level of professional e…
Title: Development Officer
Company: LICKING COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
Location: Heath, Ohio, USA
Category: Non-Profit & Social Impact, Management
