Overview

TABITHA’S PURPOSE: We empower people to live joyfully, age gratefully.

Responsibilities

Each Development Officer contributes to the success of Tabitha by identifying, cultivating and soliciting financial gifts from individuals and corporations while developing and managing an effective stewardship plan. This TEAMember establishes, maintains and executes plans for ongoing relations with constituents to help support annual fundraising goals. Emphasis is placed on face-to-face contact with donors and friends, in order to facilitate the opportunity to support the Mission and Vision of Tabitha. Teamwork is the key to success in all of our efforts and collaboration is a must. This TEAMember works independently but with the approval and direction of the Executive Director of the Foundation. This TEAMember strives to uphold Tabitha’s LIVE2Care culture and actively embraces Tabitha’s Core Values. By doing so, the TEAMember supports Tabitha goals related to the dignity, respect, independence, competence, autonomy, personal comfort, safety and security of Seniors/clients/residents (hereinafter, “Seniors/clients”). In addition, the TEAMember contributes to the success of Tabitha through ongoing collaboration with community members, family members, TEAMembers, management, volunteers and others in the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Tabitha’sCore ValuesAs a member of the Tabitha team, I will…

CARE

…extend unwavering Christian compassion

CONNECT

…build relationships rooted in love, because love matters

CUSTOMER CENTRIC

…identify, clarify and anticipate needs to exceed expectations

COLLABORATE

…create an atmosphere of teamwork

CULTIVATE

…nurture an environment of innovation and growth

COURAGE

…demonstrate confidence, boldness and determination

COMMIT

…devote our time, talent and treasures

CELEBRATE

…recognize and encourage all accomplishments big and small

Qualifications

COMMUNICATION: Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the English language as well as terminology and jargon specific to the job. Understands written and verbal instructions. Expert level written and verbal communication skills with strong presentation skills. Sufficient fluency to be able to train TEAMembers, explain complex problems to vendors, hold a conversation, conduct or participate in meetings, compose professional e-mails or other written communication, complete documentation requirements of the job and interact with donors, community members, management, vendors, state officials, employees, peer coworkers, customers, volunteers and managers effectively. Ability to recognize and interpret non-verbal cues. Ability to respond calmly and clearly to emergencies and emotional situations. Ability to work with spreadsheets, software and perform complex mental tasks. Facilitates departmental meetings as needed to keep TEAMembers informed of business and department changes.

WORKSITE CONDITIONS: Works both indoors in a facility maintained by Tabitha that will typically be in good repair, clean, well ventilated and well lit and in vehicles traveling to donor appointments/events. Work is performed in a standard office setting and in the community. Works under daily and hourly deadlines, requiring uninterrupted periods of intense activity. Frequent exposure to interruptions and changes in priorities. Works beyond normal scheduled hours and on weekends and holidays when assigned. Is subject to extended hours or callback during emergency conditions or based upon needs of the organization. Subject to ever changing work priorities and multiple conflicting deadlines and goals. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to gain access to the work area and then safely perform the duties of the job while utilizing standard and specialized equipment, including but not limited to the equipment described below. Ability to move about the work area. Ability to work at a computer for hours at a time. Frequent periods of intense activity, but rare need for physical strength or physical exertion. Must have the ability to spot errors or to sense when data output contains an error. Vision and hearing within normal limits (with or without correction). Must have unrestricted lift/push/pull ability and pass a 25 - pound physical exam demonstrating strength and agility prior to employment and at Tabitha’s discretion.

EQUIPMENT USAGE: Standard and specialized equipment including laptop, PC, tablet, photocopier, scanner, fax machine, elevator, projector, telephone, and television. 

AGE REQUIREMENT: At least age 18.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree required. 

EXPERIENCE: Five years of proven success and related experience in fundraising, managing portfolios with specific goals and initiatives for individual or corporate gifts and grants. Similar experience in a goal oriented environment such as sales, resource development, etc. Must be computer proficient with all Microsoft Office Suite Applications; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. Experience with database management; Raiser’s Edge preferred.

CREDENTIALS: Valid Nebraska Driver’s license (unless otherwise allowed by law) and a good driving record required. Must possess auto insurance at or above Nebraska statutory requirements. Must meet Tabitha's vaccination requirements.

STATEMENT OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

Tabitha Health Care Services is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, creed, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all employment practices and decisions including recruitment, selection, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefits, and the termination of employment. 

Furthermore, Tabitha Health Care Services will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship, safety, and/or health risk. Please contact Tabitha Health Care Services Human Resources Department to request an accommodation.

As a government contractor, the organization has adopted written Affirmative Action Plans for women and minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. These plans will be revised on an annual basis. Tabitha Health Care Services is committed to making a good-faith effort toward achieving the objectives of the Plans. Any employee who would like to review the Plans may do so by scheduling an appointment with the Human Resources Department during normal business hours.