Leadership Giving Officer

Introduction

Cape Eleuthera Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1997 to support transformational educational experiences with the mission of leadership effecting change on the island of Eleuthera in the Bahamas. The Foundation’s Philadelphia-based (and remote) team raises funds to help young people realize their potential, explore academics outside of traditional classroom walls, gain perspective on cultures different from their own, and make a positive impact on their world. The Foundation is the main grantor of The Island School, which delivers unique educational journeys through the High School Semester and Summer Term programs, the Deep Creek Middle School, the Elementary Learning Center, and Community Engagement and Partnerships in conjunction with research and sustainable development work done at the Cape Eleuthera Institute, our research and innovation hub. We are reimagining what education is for, and redesigning how education is delivered.

Job Summary

We are seeking a passionate, organized, and entrepreneurial professional to join our team as a Leadership Giving Officer. In this newly created role, reporting to the Director of Leadership Giving, you will manage a portfolio of approximately 150 leadership gift prospects, focusing on cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding relationships within the framework of a $25 million, four-year comprehensive campaign. Working closely with the Director of Development and the Director of Leadership Giving, you will play a critical role in building long-term philanthropic support. Developing meaningful connections with major donors and their families, as well as engaging with volunteers and staff, will be central to your success in this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Help our donors accomplish their philanthropic goals and ambitions through their ongoing relationship with the Foundation and The Island School
• Manage assigned portfolio (approximately 150 individuals) and develop, implement and drive cultivation and solicitation strategies to secure leadership gifts in the $25,000 - $100,000 range
  • Initiate or further relationships through proactive and strategic contact with prospects toward solicitation and closure
  • Complete 50-75 meetings per year with donors (by phone or Zoom)
  • Make face-to-face solicitations as appropriate
  • Involve additional staff or volunteers as needed
  • Support solicitation activities of the Founder, Executive Director, and Director of Development
• Manage prospect tracking and correspondence
  • Share information with staff and volunteers as appropriate
  • Ensure that Salesforce is up to date with all activity, contact reports, and proposal statuses so that progress towards goals can be tracked and shared through reporting
  • Track and monitor progress toward assigned goals
• Collaborate with the Communications Department on recognition of major donors through Annual Report and other opportunities
• Expect frequent travel to key cities throughout the United States and The Bahamas to meet with prospective donors
• Participate in prospect research as necessary

Your background and experience include:

• A proven track record of success in initiating contact with prospective donors as well as participating in individual cultivation and solicitation for fundraising campaigns
• The ability to communicate the priorities and programs of The Island School and identify and understand the philanthropic interests of donors
• Five years of progressive Major Gifts and/or Development or similar experience preferred
• Knowledge of educational fundraising and/or experience in an educational environment preferred

Skills and Qualifications

• A university degree and/or an equivalent combination of education
• A valid passport and ability to travel frequently throughout the United States and occasionally in The Bahamas
• Preference will be given to candidates based in Philadelphia or Boston
• Excellent interpersonal, written communication, and organizational skills
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of cloud-based productivity and collaboration and social media platforms (Google Suite, Instagram, Facebook, MailChimp)
• Experience with Salesforce preferred
• Flexibility to work well with a diverse group of individuals (alumni, donors, volunteers, faculty, staff, parents, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to work independently including remote work experience
• Engaging personality with the ability to socialize well with peers and supporters of the organization
• A creative, entrepreneurial spirit
• Patience and perseverance in sustaining existing donor relationships with the School and Foundation; and in stimulating new donor engagement and interest

Compensation

• Salary commensurate with experience
• medical, dental, and other workplace benefits

Application

Kindly apply to https://ceis.bamboohr.com/hiring/jobs with a resume and cover letter.