Development Officer

High Hopes Therapeutic Riding is seeking a full-time Development Officer

This position reports to the Chief Philanthropy Officer.

What We’re Looking For:

A gifted administration and data reporting specialist, who enjoys the operations side of Development and digging into data using advanced technology.

Experienced Professionals

· The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of professional experience including at least 2 years spent in a relevant role and the nonprofit space.

· Has the demonstrated ability to take personal initiative and thrive in an environment that is fast paced and involves managing multiple projects simultaneously.

· Advanced skills in a PC based computer environment using Microsoft Office applications including Teams. Demonstrated mastery of advanced Excel and pivot tables required. Experience in analyzing large and complex data sets.

· CRM database and management experience required – Bloomerang and Salesforce strongly preferred.

· Familiarity with the nonprofit landscape is strongly preferred.

· Graphic design and website design skills preferred.

· A bachelor’s degree is required.

Primary Responsibilities:

Donor Administration and Database Management (90%)

Database Management

· Maintain an integrated system of relationship management, solicitations, and cultivation activities.

· Promptly and accurately enter donations into the Bloomerang donor database, and update donor information and contact reports regularly to ensure that the database is current, accurate, comprehensive, and useful.

· Promptly and accurately generate donor acknowledgments and other forms of communication including special fund reports and targeted donor communications.

· Manage development mailings and materials. Oversee list and production management of HIGH HOPES magazine, High Hopes Fund appeals, Annual Report, event invitations, donor impact reports and other targeted solicitations during the fiscal year.

· Mine, manipulate and merge data from non-conforming data sets.

· Generate development reports and maintain a development dashboard using Excel pivot tables, grant reporting module other required reports needed by staff and/or Development Committee. Prepare minutes for Development Committee.

· Gather and prepare a complex data set for the annual report.

· Assist Finance Director with the monthly financial reconciliation and annual audit processes.

` Event Support

· Support development-related event planning, including the annual Gala, cultivation events and facilitate event sponsorships. Maintain guest and sponsor lists.

· Attend events as requested to enhance donor relationships and participation.

Development Practice

· Stay abreast of best practice in Development and Technology and participate in relevant professional development.

· Help create and maintain a positive culture of stewardship, understanding, accountability and trust with donors and staff.

· With support from the Development Director, learn about different giving options and strategies for donors, and put them into practice.

Other Roles

· Assist with special fundraising projects, such as 50th anniversary campaign, and other fundraising activities as needed.

· Maintain standard operating procedures documentation for development processes and data.

Technology (10%)

· In conjunction with Volunteer Manager, coordinate organizational communication needs: website, social media, marketing and newsletters.

· Maintain and update High Hopes website in coordination with other departments and vendors.

· Assess and implement development software including GiveSmart auction platforms, Crescendo planned giving marketing tools and integration options between Bloomerang and Salesforce. Assess new tools that may create efficiencies and improve fundraising and other organizational priorities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Professional: 5 years (Required)
• Relevant Non-Profit: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $65,000