Required Experience:
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Bachelor’s Degree and/or
Experience
5 years of previous fundraising experience, or 7-10 years of related experience (business or sales)
Skills
Proven track record of soliciting and securing major gifts
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work with diverse audiences
Excellent planning and time management skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple projects
High-energy team player
Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with good general computer skills
Positive attitude and willing to be part of a team
Have fun!
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF JOB
This job requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Worker must frequently use typical office equipment (telephone, copier, printer, fax, etc.).
Worker sits most of the time.
Worker communicates with constituents, clients, and/or partners by phone and in person.
Routinely required to navigate other facilities and regularly travel by car.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This is a hybrid position. Primarily works in a climate-controlled office-based setting. The opportunity to work remotely two days a week is available.
Please Note: Requirements, skills, and abilities described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Title VI: NO PERSON in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participating in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.
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Duties / Expectations:
Advancement Officer
Trident United Way
North Charleston, SC 29406
Hybrid work
$65,000 - $75,000 a year
Skills
Productivity software
Major gifts
Computer operation
Do you have experience in Productivity software?
Full job description
Who We Are
For 80 years, Trident United Way has united our community to create access to opportunities for all our region’s residents to thrive. Together, with our Tri-County change-seekers, we’re mobilizing a movement to lift up all our neighbors and colleagues to break the cycle of financial instability.
Our focus centers on ALICE® (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households – families who make more than the Federal Poverty Level but don’t earn enough to cover the rising costs of living. As ALICE households continue to grow, we’re working on bold, community-rooted solutions to support families in getting ahead when it is harder today than ever before.
About the Role
Asa member of the team, this position plays a key role in engaging and inspiring individual donors who share Trident United Way’s commitment to community impact. The role helps cultivate and deepen relationships with supporters whose investments fuel meaningful opportunities for all.
PAY
$65,000 TO 75,000
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Essential Function 1
Raise revenue and manage fundraising program activities including but not limited to relationship strategy development, prospect identification, solicitation and engagement, proposal development, recognition and appreciation efforts as related to current, lapsed, and new major gift income sources.
Essential Function 2
Provide strategy and guidance to the Events Coordinator to plan events designed to recruit, cultivate, solicit, and/or steward leadership-level gift donors and/ qualified donor prospects through events as identified in the Advancement Plan.
Essential Function 3
Work in collaboration with Corporate Advancement Officers to identify leadership donor prospects from the workplace campaigns and create and implement engagement strategy for reaching out to these donors.
Essential Function 4
Work with the Sr. Vice President and Individual Philanthropy team to develop meaningful stewardship processes in alignment with major gift development best practices.
Essential Function 5
Work with the Sr. Vice President and Individual Philanthropy team to develop a Leadership Giving Society and Legacy Society.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage relationships with key donors, prospects and volunteer partners. Direct maintenance and tracking of major donor recognition programs and communication.
Input, track, and monitor donor touchpoints, gifts and accomplishments through Andar database and prepare required reports.
Collaborate with Communications and Advancement teams to develop consistent, powerful, and compelling fundraising messaging as it relates to major gift development materials and communications.
Bring donor thoughts and reactions back to the organization and provide constructive feedback to the Community Impact and Marketing departments.
Support interdepartmental team leaders with strategy and project management.
Support Advancement with Workplace Campaign Meetings, as requested.
Participate in TUW events (as needed) and activities demonstrating the ability to be a good colleague, proactive collaborator and team builder.
Function as an integral member of the Advancement team assisting with planning, solicitation, implementation and evaluation.
Participate as a champion, project lead, and/or member of organizational development teams as required.
Work outside normal office hours when required to include evenings or weekends and additional hours during peak times.
Complete Andar training as appropriate when offered.
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