Diversegreen
Junior Gift Officer, Trustees for the Parks
Diversegreen, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
We're protecting and enhancing America's National Park System for present and future generations.
Do you find energy in connecting with others? Do you love forging new relationships and rallying others around your passions? If this sounds like you and something that will bring you professional fulfillment… we would love to hear from you!
National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA), the nation’s oldest and largest national parks nonprofit advocate, has an exciting opportunity for a Junior Gift Officer, Trustees for the Parks to join our Development. This position will report to the Associate Director, Trustees for the Parks.
Location:
Remote (ET Time Zone) Salary:
$55,000-$65,000 DOE (Grade L) Work Status : Full-time Benefits:
We offer competitive compensation and benefits including a four-day, 32-hour work week, paid sabbaticals for staff after seven years of service and more. The Junior Gift Officer for our midlevel giving program will help grow our Trustees for the Parks donor society ($1,000-$9,999) and advance our donor pipeline as part of a dynamic Development Department striving to raise more than $40 million annually. In this role, you will support the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of a portfolio of donors across the eastern U.S., deepening connection and securing funds to protect and advocate for America’s national parks. Essential Functions (% of Time): Portfolio and Moves Management 70% Carry out effective cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for a portfolio of assigned donors. Qualify capacity to make leadership gifts within the midlevel donor universe and collaborate with Planned Giving and Major Gifts. Increase donor engagement and commitment to the organization through an active calendar of moves management including phone calls, personalized email communications, ongoing written contact, in-person meetings and more. Acknowledge gifts from assigned donors and coordinate additional leadership team acknowledgements when warranted. Record donor activities, preferences and notes on interactions in CRM (Revolution Online / ROI) in a timely manner. Donor Engagement 15% Support donor engagement opportunities within portfolio. Support the planning of events and other opportunities to connect and engage Trustees for the Parks donors as assigned and directed. Collaborate with NPCA colleagues, volunteer committees, regional councils, national council, and board of trustees to advance donor strategies and steward donors. Work closely with Advancement Communications and the Associate Director of National Park Experiences to empower donors and prospects to physically experience America’s national parks and transition travel program participants into the donor pipeline. Administrative and Other Duties 15% Monitor and report-out on portfolio performance and effectiveness of strategies and tactics, recommending changes to course correct and improve metrics as needed. Participate in routine pipeline meetings and donor strategy sessions. Stay abreast of key NPCA priorities and issues affecting national parks while interpreting and communicating NPCA’s work in compelling ways. Contribute ideas and experience to help evolve messaging, design, and processes for Midlevel Giving while maintaining strong collaboration with Advancement Communications, Prospect Research, Major Gifts and Planned Giving. Minimum Work Schedule:
Flexible 32-hour work week. Core office hours are 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday – Thursday. Some nights and weekends may be required, especially as dictated by donor visits, event attendance, and travel. Schedule flexibility may be needed frequently for portfolio work across time zones. Travel:
Frequent travel may be required, up to 25% of time. A valid driver’s license is required. Minimum Qualifications, Competencies, Skills, Education, and Traits: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. 2-4 years’ experience working in a Development environment (or business equivalent, such as a sales department) required. Experience in individual fundraising or donor relations preferred. Experience demonstrating attention to detail and the ability to multi-task, switch gears and prioritize as required while anticipating and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced donor centric environment. Dynamic, creative, outgoing strategic thinker; collaborative in nature and a team player. Results-driven self-starter and a solution-oriented proactive forward-thinker. Ability to handle sensitive information. Excellent verbal, listening and writing skills. The ability to find and create energy in connecting with others through personal and verbal interactions. Comfort in “cold calling” and soliciting donations. Ability to travel for donor visits, NPCA events, and industry events. A valid driver’s license. Demonstrates an awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds and orientations. Contributes to the creation of a diverse, equitable and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences. Core Values Live, honor and own NPCA’s Core Values: Commitment. We are passionate about NPCA and dedicated to achieving excellence through our work and mission. We seek to improve our performance by taking opportunities for professional and personal development and encouraging reasonable risk-taking and innovation. Inclusion. We value diversity of thought, background, experience, and opinion. We create a culture of empowerment by welcoming and encouraging meaningful participation from all people and promoting an environment that embraces different perspectives. Integrity. We hold ourselves accountable to each other, our members and partners, and our mission. We evaluate the impact of our work and strive for honesty and transparency across the organization. We operate ethically in the organization’s best interests. Respect. We collaborate in results-oriented teams based on trust and consideration for each other. We promote harmony between our work and our personal lives. We foster a healthy and positive workplace culture and work collaboratively with external partners. How to Apply Submit a resume and cover letter outlining qualifications and interest in the position by
November 16, 2024.
Internal and external applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We will contact you with next steps if you are selected for an interview. Please be aware that NPCA requires all employees who are required to work onsite, whether regularly or sporadically to be vaccinated for COVID-19. This position will require the successful candidate to show proof of vaccination. NPCA is an equal opportunity employer and will provide reasonable accommodation to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated consistent with federal, state, and local law. *This does not apply to applicants residing in Montana, Tennessee, and Florida.
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Remote (ET Time Zone) Salary:
$55,000-$65,000 DOE (Grade L) Work Status : Full-time Benefits:
We offer competitive compensation and benefits including a four-day, 32-hour work week, paid sabbaticals for staff after seven years of service and more. The Junior Gift Officer for our midlevel giving program will help grow our Trustees for the Parks donor society ($1,000-$9,999) and advance our donor pipeline as part of a dynamic Development Department striving to raise more than $40 million annually. In this role, you will support the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of a portfolio of donors across the eastern U.S., deepening connection and securing funds to protect and advocate for America’s national parks. Essential Functions (% of Time): Portfolio and Moves Management 70% Carry out effective cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for a portfolio of assigned donors. Qualify capacity to make leadership gifts within the midlevel donor universe and collaborate with Planned Giving and Major Gifts. Increase donor engagement and commitment to the organization through an active calendar of moves management including phone calls, personalized email communications, ongoing written contact, in-person meetings and more. Acknowledge gifts from assigned donors and coordinate additional leadership team acknowledgements when warranted. Record donor activities, preferences and notes on interactions in CRM (Revolution Online / ROI) in a timely manner. Donor Engagement 15% Support donor engagement opportunities within portfolio. Support the planning of events and other opportunities to connect and engage Trustees for the Parks donors as assigned and directed. Collaborate with NPCA colleagues, volunteer committees, regional councils, national council, and board of trustees to advance donor strategies and steward donors. Work closely with Advancement Communications and the Associate Director of National Park Experiences to empower donors and prospects to physically experience America’s national parks and transition travel program participants into the donor pipeline. Administrative and Other Duties 15% Monitor and report-out on portfolio performance and effectiveness of strategies and tactics, recommending changes to course correct and improve metrics as needed. Participate in routine pipeline meetings and donor strategy sessions. Stay abreast of key NPCA priorities and issues affecting national parks while interpreting and communicating NPCA’s work in compelling ways. Contribute ideas and experience to help evolve messaging, design, and processes for Midlevel Giving while maintaining strong collaboration with Advancement Communications, Prospect Research, Major Gifts and Planned Giving. Minimum Work Schedule:
Flexible 32-hour work week. Core office hours are 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday – Thursday. Some nights and weekends may be required, especially as dictated by donor visits, event attendance, and travel. Schedule flexibility may be needed frequently for portfolio work across time zones. Travel:
Frequent travel may be required, up to 25% of time. A valid driver’s license is required. Minimum Qualifications, Competencies, Skills, Education, and Traits: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. 2-4 years’ experience working in a Development environment (or business equivalent, such as a sales department) required. Experience in individual fundraising or donor relations preferred. Experience demonstrating attention to detail and the ability to multi-task, switch gears and prioritize as required while anticipating and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced donor centric environment. Dynamic, creative, outgoing strategic thinker; collaborative in nature and a team player. Results-driven self-starter and a solution-oriented proactive forward-thinker. Ability to handle sensitive information. Excellent verbal, listening and writing skills. The ability to find and create energy in connecting with others through personal and verbal interactions. Comfort in “cold calling” and soliciting donations. Ability to travel for donor visits, NPCA events, and industry events. A valid driver’s license. Demonstrates an awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds and orientations. Contributes to the creation of a diverse, equitable and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences. Core Values Live, honor and own NPCA’s Core Values: Commitment. We are passionate about NPCA and dedicated to achieving excellence through our work and mission. We seek to improve our performance by taking opportunities for professional and personal development and encouraging reasonable risk-taking and innovation. Inclusion. We value diversity of thought, background, experience, and opinion. We create a culture of empowerment by welcoming and encouraging meaningful participation from all people and promoting an environment that embraces different perspectives. Integrity. We hold ourselves accountable to each other, our members and partners, and our mission. We evaluate the impact of our work and strive for honesty and transparency across the organization. We operate ethically in the organization’s best interests. Respect. We collaborate in results-oriented teams based on trust and consideration for each other. We promote harmony between our work and our personal lives. We foster a healthy and positive workplace culture and work collaboratively with external partners. How to Apply Submit a resume and cover letter outlining qualifications and interest in the position by
November 16, 2024.
Internal and external applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We will contact you with next steps if you are selected for an interview. Please be aware that NPCA requires all employees who are required to work onsite, whether regularly or sporadically to be vaccinated for COVID-19. This position will require the successful candidate to show proof of vaccination. NPCA is an equal opportunity employer and will provide reasonable accommodation to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated consistent with federal, state, and local law. *This does not apply to applicants residing in Montana, Tennessee, and Florida.
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