United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Job Posting
Philanthropy Officer
Department: Resource Development
Supervisor: Seema Shah, AVP Philanthropy
Status: Salary, Exempt, Full-time
Salary Range: $75k – $80k base salary annually plus performance-based bonuses
Position Description Major Gift Officer
The Philanthropy Officer (major gift officer) is responsible to identify,
qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors and prospective donors
with the capacity to join Tocqueville Society ($10k and up annually).
This position will have direct responsibility for a portfolio of 125+
current and prospective major donors.
-
Qualify, cultivate, and solicit individual prospective donors for UWGLV
through community engagement and prospect visits with existing and
potential donors
-
Steward and solicit existing individual donors for renewed and increased
gifts to UWGLV’s annual campaign from an assigned portfolio
Work Experience and/or Education Major Gift Officer
5-plus years of professional work experience in a range of ANY of the
following: major gifts solicitation, donor stewardship, fund-raising,
direct appeals, high net-worth individual sales; a related Bachelor’s
degree considered in lieu of some work experience.
Skills Major Gift Officer Philanthropy Investment Officer
-
Comfort and proficiency with presentation and compelling communication
skills both one-on-one and with groups.
-
Proven experience in personal relationship building, socializing
professionally in both intimate settings and at larger social events.
-
Familiarity with database software and customer service / donor
management software.
-
Understanding of and commitment to the mission, vision, and goals of
United Way.
-
Staff members who drive a vehicle on UWGLV business must provide proof
of a valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform
the essential functions. United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley is an
equal opportunity employer.
Benefits Package
In addition to the base pay and annual merit increases this position is
eligible for our org-wide performance based annual bonus package which is
typically 4%-6% of base pay. The benefits package includes subsidized
medical, vision and dental insurance, fully paid life and ltd insurance,
a 401k retirement plan with employer contributions and a generous paid
leave policy.
Work Location
This position is based in our office in Allentown, PA and donors
generally expect to meet in person. Staff are required to be in the
office or at in person meetings/events for at least 70% of their
schedule.
Original Ad
