The Development Officer is responsible for annual fundraising efforts for Maryhaven Center of Hope, an affiliate organization of Kinexion.

Monday - Friday 8a-4p

Duties and Responsibilities

• Connotes Essential Functions

Foundation:

• Responsible to initiate, plan, coordinate, and implement an affiliate fundraising program including but not limited to direct mail campaigns and special events
• Serve as the direct liaison with employees and the community for fundraising/donations
• Work in conjunction with the Senior Director of Development to develop strategies to cultivate and solicit donors for annual giving
• Research and cultivate new funding sources for current annual giving
• Recruit, manage and train all volunteers and special event committees while providing support to fundraising committees in prospect identification and cultivation, training, solicitation, and stewardship
• Work with the Donor Relations Database Coordinator to maintain and update donor records in the database and add notes on meetings, relationships, and interests of donors
• Oversee the assigned affiliate e-communication as it pertains to fundraising

Community Relations:

• Promote Maryhaven, a Kinexion affiliate’s programs and image through personal contact with business, industry, and community leaders to make them more aware of the agency’s programs and needs
• Coordinate community education activities including speaking engagements, public tours of facilities, representation at meetings, events of civic, and social organizations.
• Works directly with members of the public and community groups on projects that enhance the image of Maryhaven, a Kinexion affiliate, while advancing its objectives
• Participate in community activities, network groups and related professional organizations in order to be aware of ongoing changes within the social services professions
• Support the Chief Development Officer and Senior Director of Development as needed
• Keep the Chief Development Officer and Senior Director of Development as informed of all pertinent information
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Five years’ experience in fundraising industry preferred
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Ability to handle all responsibilities with the highest level of confidentiality
• Thorough knowledge of principles of effective communications and publicity, advertising, policies, educations, community relations, and social service
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise of fundraising software, social media platforms and digital marking channels
• Valid NYS driver’s license
• Able to lift 50 pounds

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person