Easter Seals Jobs

The Corporate Giving Officer is responsible for providing innovative and strategic leadership in the management and growth of the organization’s corporate donor relationships, with an emphasis on identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors and gifts, as well as leading our McDonald’s Round-Up Program. This includes working with the RMHCK Development, Communications, and Operations teams, board members, committees, contract staff, and donors to meet or exceed revenue goals to further our mission. Duties include, but are not limited to:Corporate Engagement •Design and implement strategies to increase giving from existing and new corporate donors to meet or exceed revenue goals. Identify new opportunities for revenue growth. • Identify, research, and cultivate prospective corporate donors for general donations and event/program sponsorships, as well as steward existing corporate donors and sponsors. • Collaborate with Communications Staff, Individual Giving Officer, and Chief Development Officer to create and maintain sponsorship collateral and other materials. • Prepare donor proposals and make and close corporate donor asks. • Cultivate and maintain relationships with current donors through regular face-to-face visits and other communications. • Collaborate with Special Events Manager and Individual Giving Officer to co-lead event committees, execute sponsor benefits, and create an enjoyable experience for event participants.McDonald’s Engagement • Facilitate year-round aspects of McDonald’s Round-Up Program. This includes tracking monthly outcomes, regularly communicating with McDonald's Owner/Operators and their staff, visiting McDonald’s restaurants, and attending McDonald’s meetings and events. • Co-facilitate the Round-Up Advisory Council with RMHC of the Bluegrass. Collaborate to determine and implement Round-Up best practices and strategies. • Collaborate with Communications Staff to create collateral. General Engagement • Assist in planning and implementing an annual fundraising plan. • Assist with Development strategic planning initiatives, standards of practice, and policy development and implementation. • Assist in planning, implementing, and leading events (i.e., House tours, receptions, etc.) for the purposes of general awareness and donor recognition, cultivation, and stewardship. • Collaborate with Volunteer Coordinator to facilitate community partner volunteer opportunities. • Participate in annual budgeting process by developing and monitoring assigned revenue and expense line items. • Utilize donor database system to track donor activities and maintain donor relationships. • Maintain confidentiality of donor and constituent information. • Represent RMHCK through speaking engagements, networking opportunities, and community events. • Other duties as assigned.SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. • Minimum 3 years of demonstrated success as a front-line fundraiser, or related sales experience, with increasing levels of responsibility. Demonstrated ability to meet revenue and fundraising goals. • Self-starter and self-directed. Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and operate comfortably in a fast-paced environment. • Must be able to work collaboratively and support team efforts by maintaining positive, supportive, and flexible working relationships with fellow staff, volunteers, donors, board members, and RMHCK families. • Strong relationship building skills to effectively work with diverse individuals and groups in one-on-one and small and large group settings. • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail and the big picture. • Proactive and strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to identify problems, define central issues, evaluate options, and propose and implement solutions. Proven success in turning strategy and concept into detailed work plan with goals and objectives. • Excellent oral and written communication skills to serve as a persuasive and powerful spokesperson for RMHCK. Experience collaborating on materials such as sponsorship packets, letters, and other presentation pieces. • Proficient in Microsoft Office. Ability to utilize and enhance available technology to facilitate greater giving to the organization. Familiarity with donor databases. Experience with DonorPerfect a plus. • Budget management experience a plus. • Travel required. Must have reliable transportation and personal automobile insurance.