Development Officer

Job Description: Development Officer Position Title: Development Officer Reports To: Chief Executive Officer About Us: The Academy of Goal Achievers is dedicated to empowering youth through leadership development, academic enrichment, and career readiness programs. We provide mentoring and support to high school students and young adults, helping them achieve their full potential and preparing them for successful futures within a multigenerational approach. Position Overview: The Development Officer is a critical member of our team, responsible for driving the organization’s fundraising efforts, cultivating and maintaining relationships with donors, raising mission awareness, and managing volunteers. This role is pivotal in ensuring the financial sustainability of our programs and expanding our reach and impact. Key Responsibilities: 1. Fundraising: • Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to support the organization’s mission and programs. • Identify, research, and cultivate potential donors, including individuals, corporations, foundations, and government entities. • Prepare and submit grant proposals, sponsorships and funding applications. • Plan and execute fundraising events, campaigns, and initiatives. • Track and report on fundraising progress, ensuring goals and targets are met. 2. Donor Cultivation: • Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with existing and prospective donors and community partners. • Develop and implement donor engagement and stewardship plans. • Communicate regularly with donors, providing updates on the impact of their contributions and the organization’s activities. • Recognize and thank donors through various channels, including personalized letters, recognition events, and public acknowledgments. 3. Mission Awareness: • Increase awareness of The Academy of Goal Achievers’ mission and programs within the community. • Develop and execute a communications strategy to promote the organization’s work. • Represent the organization at community events, meetings, and other public engagements. • Collaborate with the communications team to create compelling content for newsletters, social media, and the website. 4. Volunteer Management: • Recruit and manage volunteers to support the organization’s programs and events. • Develop and implement volunteer engagement and retention strategies. • Coordinate volunteer activities and ensure a positive and rewarding experience for all volunteers. • Track and report on volunteer involvement and contributions. Qualifications: • Education- Open to all majors, but must have skills that align with relationship building, sales, business development, fundraising, developing and managing relationships, be internally driven and great written and verbal skills. • Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, or a similar role within a nonprofit organization. • Proven track record of successful relationship building/management, fundraising and increasing revenue and business for an organization or company. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. • Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and donor management software. • Passion for the mission of The Academy of Goal Achievers and a commitment to youth development. • Must be a creator of opportunities. Benefits: • Medical Benefits • Eye • Vision • PTO • Sick Leave • Flexible work arrangements • Company issued computer • Career Development How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and a list of three references to ( infotaogainc.org) with the subject line “Development Officer Application – [Your Name].” The Academy of Goal Achievers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees