What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Officer / Champions of Hope position at The Centers?
Champions of Hope:
- Lead Champions of Hope program for young men in 11th and 12th grade in central Arkansas
- Promote and recruit a group of 50 or more Champions of Hope each year
- Communicate regularly with Champions and their parents for each education session and activity, including use of GroupMe.com and SignUp.com
- Plan annual calendar and communicate with service partners and presenters for Champion events
- Recruit and lead a group of volunteers who help to support Champions of Hope
- Review giving commitment for all Champion families and update parents monthly, as needed
- Set up peer-to-peer fundraising web sites and strategies for Champions and other volunteers
- Lead Giving Tuesday activities, including Champions fundraising for Giving Tuesday
Fundraising Activities:
-Work with Foundation Director to create a portfolio of 50 to 75 individuals and organizations for your caseload
- Create individual goals and touchpoint plans for each person in your caseload
- Create proposals, update reports and other communication with donors in your caseload and share examples with other development officers to communicate with donors in their caseloads
- Create annual fundraising goals and monitor progress toward goals by submitting monthly reports that reflect caseload activity and performance
- Lead donor stewardship program, with strategies that include small group activities, participation in affinity groups, donor recognition and invitations to volunteer with The Centers
- Plan and host in-person or virtual tours for current and potential supporters regularly.
- Participate in sponsorship committees for special events and invite companies and individuals to support through sponsorship of events
- Lead staff for The Centers’ Ambassador of Hope Volunteer Group, including developing volunteer opportunities, recruiting participants and communicating regularly with volunteers.