Posted in Business Development 14 days ago.
POSITION TITLE: Development Officer (remote)
REPORTS TO: Chief Development and Marketing Officer
JOB CLASSIFICATION:
Shift: Days, but evening and weekend work may be required
Status: Full-time
FLSA: Exempt
Risk Level: 1
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW: At Chimp Haven we believe we're not that different, humans and chimpanzees. Chimps have personalities, emotions and relationships, just like us, and we're on a mission to connect them to the happy healthy lives they deserve. That's why we're providing and promoting personalized care for chimpanzees (most of whom were retired from biomedical research) by helping them, for their remaining years, live a good life - the chimp life. Chimp Haven serves as the national chimpanzee sanctuary and is located on 200 forested acres in northwest Louisiana just outside of Shreveport. Chimp Haven provides excellent care for more than 300 chimpanzees retired from research or no longer used in the entertainment industry or as pets. As more retired chimpanzees make their way from research institutions to sanctuary, our population continues to grow. Chimp Haven has a well-designed facility to support the physical and emotional well-being of all animals, experienced staff, and high standards for operational excellence. Chimp Haven offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, extensive training, and an opportunity for professional advancement. Equal Opportunity Employer.
THE OPPORTUNITY: Develop and implement fundraising strategies to identify and secure significant gifts for the annual fund and any special projects or expansion needs. Increase the organization's support from individuals and family foundations with a special emphasis on identifying and cultivating new donors at the $10,000 level or above to support Chimp Haven operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE:
* Develop strategies and work plan in partnership with Chief Development and Marketing Officer (CDMO) to capitalize on growth opportunities and increase revenue.
* Oversee the strategy, planning and execution of the Major Gifts program, ensure those efforts are exceptionally executed and support overall resource development strategies and sanctuary goals.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, or related field and 3-5+ years in successful fundraising experience in major gifts or annual giving.
* Knowledge of fundraising principles including gift cultivation and stewardship.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* A passion for the mission and purpose of Chimp Haven.
* Ability and willingness to travel as needed to other U.S. cities and Chimp Haven to meet with existing and prospective donors. Estimated travel between 8-10 days per month.
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ATTRIBUTES:
LOCATION:
Candidate will work remotely and should be based in a major metropolitan area. (ideally within 3-5 hours driving distance of Keithville, LA.) Candidate must be willing and able to travel one-two times per month to cities across the country or to sanctuary and to work onsite at Chimp Haven as needed for key donor visits, important staff meetings, Board of Directors meetings, special events, etc.
To apply, please visit https://chimphaven.apscareerportal.com and submit your resume, application, and cover letter.
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College Success Foundation
$83,396.00 - $137,604.00 per year
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