Development Officer
FOCUSED AREAS: Special Events and Fundraisers, Women’s Center-Dayton

Full Position Title: Development Officer –Dayton
Job Status: Non-Exempt, Full-time, 40 hours per week
Department: Development
Reports to: Director of Development
Supervises: No direct reports

Core Beliefs

• We are a Christian organization; our tenants are found in our four foundational statements.
• Our primary purpose is to protect unborn life.
• We believe in the sanctity of marriage between one man and one woman and the sacredness of the marital act.
• We promote Natural Family Planning (NFP) and we do not promote any form of artificial contraception or sterilization.
• We promote abstinence before marriage and fidelity within marriage.

The Development Officer plans, coordinates and implements strategies to develop donors and contributions to support Elizabeth’s New Life Center in the greater Dayton area, specifically through fundraisers and special events.

Primary Duties Essential Functions:

Fund Development

• Responsible for planning strategies and implementing actions that result in financial support from a variety of entities (individuals, churches, businesses, organizations, schools, etc.)
• Working knowledge of donor database system and other fund development software programs.
• Maintains records that reflect all donor contact information, follow-ups and outcomes (phone calls, letters, emails, center tours or meetings); avoids unnecessary and undesirable conflicts.
• Maintain a working report of activities on the computer network for the Director of Development and Executive Director to review as needed.

Donor Relationships

• Identify donor prospects, determine appropriate targets for funding; initiates contact either alone or with Executive Director or Director of Development.
• Identifies businesses/foundations for potential grants and provides information to Grant Manager/Writer.
• Seek to expand donor support base through women’s center tours, speaking engagements, referrals, special events and cold calls.
• Participate in the Development Team efforts for the appreciation of donors as requested at the >$500 level.

Special Events and Fundraisers

• Knows and promotes special events and fundraising opportunities to schools, churches, organizations and businesses; works to renew and expand participation; prepare reports after each event to help improve implementation and success for following year.
• Key member to plan the Fall Partnership Banquet.
• Participate as requested in the overall Development Team effort for the Spring Partnership Banquet.
• Work with the Development Team to complete all promotional and other materials in a timely manner to ensure success of fundraising activities/events.
• Assist with other fundraising projects as requested.

Strategic Management

• Assist in the development of annual outcome goals for all pertinent strategic initiative(s).
• Track and document steps taken to achieve annual outcome goals.
• Achieve annual outcome goals as outlined in the appropriate business plan.

Organizational Development

• Participate on committees and special projects as requested.

Secondary Functions

• Promote ENLC’s mission, values and goals by appearing at public speaking venues as requested.
• As requested, prepare appeal letters, newsletter articles, and grant applications.
• Assist in development of promotional literature, newsletters, etc. as needed/requested.
• Answer incoming phone calls and provide administrative support as needed.
• Participate in administrative staff meetings and attend other meetings and seminars as required.
• Other duties pertaining to the mission of the organization as assigned by management.

Job Requirements

Experience, Education and Licensure
Bachelor degree in Marketing, Non-Profit Management, Communications or similar focus required. 1-3 years in fund development or sales experience. Well established in local community relations. Demonstrated existing knowledge of fund development theory and practice. Must be familiar with standard office equipment and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Job/Language Skills
Must work well in a team environment, handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines. Must possess excellent phone and interpersonal communication skills. Must be persuasive, creative, and apply problem-solving techniques. Must be self-motivated and self-initiating.

Work Environment:
Must be available Monday – Friday (3 or 4 days/week) and occasional weekend days. Must be able to use a computer keyboard, telephone and lift up to 20 pounds.

Driving Requirements:
Driving to and from various locations is required. Must have a valid driver’s license and private automobile insurance and be insurable under ENLC policy. Mileage may be reimbursed by ENLC. Occasional night and weekends may be required.

ENLC Expectations:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Complete understanding of the program for which he or she is requesting funding.
• Adhere to ENLC Policy and Procedures.
• Report safety concerns to management.
• Comfortable asking for donations.
• Works well without direct supervision.
• Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload often balancing multiple priorities.
• Strong personal motivation, initiative, sense of responsibility.
• A servant’s attitude with the ability to understand how all tasks impact Elizabeth's New Life Center’s ministry of supporting life.
• Willingness to support Elizabeth’s New Life Center’s mission and vision as defined by Elizabeth's New Life Center.

Job Type: Full-time