Overview
Development Officer Jobs in United States at Atlanta Union Mission Corporation
Do you feel called to work in a Christian Ministry?
Do you want to work where you make a difference in the lives of others?
Join us at the Atlanta Mission, where we make a difference in the lives of over 1000 men, women, and children every day by providing food, shelter, clothing, counseling, vocational and spiritual guidance. We get to witness radical life transformations.
The Development Officer plays a pivotal role in driving Atlanta Mission’s long-term financial sustainability and growth. By expertly managing the prospecting, cultivation, and stewardship of loyal donors, this role is essential in identifying and securing legacy intentions, ensuring a robust pipeline of future gifts. The Development Officer will play a critical role in expanding and deepening relationships between Atlanta Mission and the Sports and Entertainment community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Prospecting and Donor Stewardship:
Steward existing donors and manage a caseload of high-engagement donors.
Promote the organization through presentations, brochures, and involvement in professional groups.
Maintain donor and prospect files, compile statistics, and assist with PR and volunteer events.
Leverage industry connections to secure high-profile endorsements, in-kind contributions, and sponsorships.
Develop tailored impact reports and updates to maintain donor and partner enthusiasm.
Strategic Fundraising Initiatives:
Create strategic engagement plans and identify potential new prospects.
Develop and implement tailored strategies for soliciting major gifts, including preparing proposals and presentations.
Collaborate with brand and marketing teams to maximize storytelling opportunities through media, social campaigns, and press coverage.
Donor Awareness and Education:
Educate donors on gift offerings to meet their philanthropic goals.
Secure and use donor testimonials in marketing materials.
Coordinate and host various donor engagement events.
Build partnerships for educational opportunities and respond to donor inquiries.
Work with program staff to understand needs and align donor interests with organizational priorities.
Represent Atlanta Mission at church events, conferences, and community gatherings to increase visibility and support.
Develop and lead informational sessions, workshops, and speaking engagements aimed at educating faith-based audiences about the organizations impact.
Create resources, including presentations, newsletters, and worship materials, to facilitate church engagement.
Gift Officer Responsibilities:
Track progress towards goals and ensure donor activities are recorded.
Provide input into the development of long-term fundraising strategies and goals.
Develop proposals, presentations, and reports to manage donor portfolio.
Provide activity reports and revenue forecasts.
Perform other gift officer activities as required by management.
Manage donor portfolio of $500k-$700k.
Meet or exceed annual revenue goals and behavior metrics.
Analytics and Tracking:
Analyze giving data and leverage moves management to inform future cultivation and solicitation strategies.
Use donor history and wealth data for prospecting.
Track donor information and engagement details in Salesforce.
Prepare reports and updates for senior leadership on the progress and outcomes of church engagement strategies.
You will uphold the following Christ-Centered values:
Humbly Serve: You strive to live, Love and Lead like Jesus
Faithfully Steward: You honor and wisely use the time, talent and treasures that God has provided
Courageously Innovate: You are driven towards excellence, you continuously learn, adapt and improve
Joyfully Celebrate: You intentionally appreciate and recognize all that God is doing in and through all the stakeholders of Atlanta Mission.
Strength in Unity: You embrace Gods desire for oneness and kingdom-focused unity.
Position Requirements:
A minimum of 2 years of experience in fundraising development.
Fundraising and Philanthropy: In-depth understanding of fundraising principles, donor engagement strategies, and philanthropic trends.
Financial Acumen: Basic knowledge of financial principles and practices related to charitable giving and tax implications for donors.
Nonprofit Sector: Familiarity with the nonprofit sector, specifically within the context of mission-driven organizations and their funding needs.
Marketing and Communications: Understanding of marketing principles, especially as they relate to donor communication and engagement.
Donor Relations: Strong skills in building and maintaining long-term relationships with donors, including personalized communication and stewardship.
Strategic Planning: Ability to develop and implement strategic engagement plans for various donor tracks and giving programs.
Presentation and Public Speaking: Proficiency in presenting to community groups, hosting events, and making persuasive presentations.
Writing and Content Creation: Excellent writing skills for creating compelling proposals, reports, and marketing materials.
Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and successful completion.
Analytical Thinking: Capability to analyze donor data, giving trends, and survey results to inform strategic decisions.
Collaboration: Strong ability to work with financial advisors, colleagues, and other stakeholders to achieve fundraising goals.
Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust strategies and approaches based on changing donor needs and organizational priorities.
Goal-Oriented: Ability to meet or exceed multi-million-dollar revenue goals through effective donor engagement and stewardship.
Technology Proficiency: Skilled in using CRM systems like Salesforce for tracking donor information and engagement details.
Physical Job Requirements:
Must have the ability to remain in a stationary position (standing, sitting and/or walking).
Must have the ability to constantly operate a computer and other office equipment, such as a copy machine, calculator and computer printer.
Must be able to communicate accurate information.
Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25lbs.
Special Job Requirements:
Travel to/from donor meetings and other Atlanta Mission related events and activities within the Greater Atlanta area (~50% of time).
Some nights and weekend work required
What we Have to Offer You & Your Family
Insurance Coverage:
Health Insurance: up to 76% of company-paid
Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability: 100% company-paid
Leave Benefits:
Paid Time Off (PTO):120 hours/year (or 3 weeks) during your first year
Holidays: Ten paid holidays per year
Retirement Savings Opportunities (403(b) Plan:
After one year of service, we provide a company match of 50% of your deferral up to 5%
After one year of service, we provide a 4% discretionary contribution, if you contribute at least 1%
Pre-Tax Savings Accounts:
Flexible Spending (FSA)
Health Savings Accounts (H.S.A)
Additional Benefits at No Cost to You:
Travel and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Advocacy Services
Title: Development Officer
Company: Atlanta Union Mission Corporation
Location: United States
