Development Officer

Title: Development Officer

Reports To: Development Director

Purpose: The Development Officer will assist the Development Director in building and sustaining a comprehensive fundraising strategy at the Ronald McDonald House. The Development Officer may be responsible for one or more of the following focus areas: Corporate Giving, Special Events, Grants and Foundations, Planned Giving, Third Party Fundraisers, and Major Gifts. The Development Officer will meet annual fundraising goals by identifying new donors, promoting positive donor relations, modeling donor stewardship, and helping advance outreach in a manner consistent with the excellence of the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Effectively manage donor strategies that convey the genuine sentiment that Ronald McDonald House donors are valued, welcomed, and appreciated. These activities include: general donor outreach, donor calls, house tours, special appreciation, and personalized communication
• Utilize donor database to maintain donor information including: history, research, gift proposals and recognition
• Maintain relationships with a portfolio of prospects utilizing moves management strategies
• Manage gift acknowledgement and donor stewardship
• Research, prepare and submit grant and other funding applications/funding requests
• Coordinate and manage signature fundraising event committees, implementing a strategy to strengthen and expand events; develop sustainable guidelines for committee operations, Ronald McDonald House oversight and support, and post event evaluations
• Support the development of the planned giving program, including updating strategies and resources that aid in identifying, cultivating, acquiring, and stewarding prospective planned giving donors
• Support, monitor, and steward third-party and community-led fundraisers by providing guidance, resources, and promotion as needed, ensuring alignment with Ronald McDonald House values
• Coordinate, support, and manage the relationship with local McDonald’s Owner/Operators by serving as the primary point of contact for their fundraising efforts (including Round-Up for RMHC, Shamrock Shake promotions, and other initiatives), ensuring timely communication, providing necessary materials and resources, tracking results, and recognizing their contributions to strengthen long-term partnership and engagement.
• Assist Development Director in drafting and implementing a multi-year, comprehensive annual fundraising program. tailored to the ever-changing needs of the organization.
• Partner with Development Director to develop new strategies to advance development including donor cultivation, acquisition, and stewardship, new giving trends and opportunities related to financial and in-kind giving
• Help establish performance measures, monitor results, and assist the Development Director to evaluate the effectiveness of the organization’s development efforts and activities

Other:

• Works effectively within the framework of a not-for-profit organization, i.e., committees, board, volunteers, small staff
• Takes initiative and offers suggestions for improvement and growth in a professional and positive manner
• Provides back-up for other development staff positions as needed
• Represents the organization at House and community events
• Builds positive community relationships
• Maintains a flexible work schedule to meet the needs of the prospective and current donors
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the organization

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Successful professional experience in development required
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Passion for the Mission of the Ronald McDonald House and an interest in a wide diversity of people. Natural ability to demonstrate a caring attitude toward guests, donors, volunteers, and people who come in contact with the House
• Ability to work as a team member
• Demonstrates good judgement and ethics
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products; database management & office technology
• Proficiency in Raiser’s Edge or other database software preferred

Working Conditions:

• Position is full-time with primary hours falling during stated business hours. Ability to work a flexible schedule when needed, according to the needs of the organization.
• Position requires walking, standing, and sitting. Some lifting may be required.
• Ability to access all areas of the House and grounds, including going up and down stairs.
• Potential limited travel for regional and/or national conferences, professional development on occasion.
• The person in this position needs to frequently move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office equipment, storage areas, conference room, etc.

Starting Salary Range: $80,000-$85,000 (commensurate with experience)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance