Development Officer
Guiding Grace Motherhood Support Network - Omaha
Fundraising
Part-Time
Location
Name of Facility: Guiding Grace Motherhood Support NetworkAddress
1941 S 42nd St
Ste 370
Omaha, Nebraska
68105
Submitted By
Name: Abby SkradskiEmail: askradski@guidinggracemotherhood.org
Description
Department: DevelopmentReports to: Executive Director
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
-Establish and manage the overall fundraising strategy to fund the diverse array of services of Guiding Grace Motherhood Support Network by securing major gifts, annual fund, planned giving, corporate and foundation support, scholarships and grants, locally and nationally.-Report on fundraising financial progress, including monthly budget to actual analysis, and work with the Finance and Program Teams to track progress to goal.
-Manage a portfolio of 50-75 donors and supervise frontline fundraiser portfolio management
-Cultivate new donors and partnerships while expanding and deepening existing relationships
-Represent the organization as an ambassador and build authentic, lasting relationships with donors, partners, vendors, and contractors
-Work with Administrative Director to efficiently execute processes and systems for accurate tracking of fundraising efforts.
-Serve as liaison for Board of Director committees to identify and lead major gift efforts with key stakeholders
-Coach, support, and encourage the Board of Directors in their efforts to build and strengthen their identification, cultivation, and solicitation of current and prospective donors
-Knowledge of budget development, administration, and staff management
-Directs the writing of funding proposals, grants, direct mail letters, annual report, special event materials, and other fundraising support documentation
-Works with Administrative Director to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of the stewardship, gift accounting, and reporting functions, ensuring that all donors receive personal and timely acknowledgement of their gifts
-Communicates with the Administrative Director regarding needed reporting from and data integrity management of the donor database
-Directs the incorporation of policies and procedures, mission, and vision and all development/ communications plans
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesThe Development Officer is responsible for leading all fundraising and development activities including securing major gifts, grant writing, foundation requests, and relationship building with individual and corporate donors. The DO will work with the senior management team to build visibility, create impact and community awareness.
Qualifications:
• A minimum of eight (8)-years of professional fundraising experience and budget management with a high-performing organization that includes capital, endowment, annual fund, special events
• Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding fundraising goals in a previous position
with a minimum organization budget of $1 million and success in securing major gifts raising $1 million-plus annually
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven leadership skills including listening, negotiation, problem-solving, decision making and delegation
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Experience in grant research, writing, and reporting
• Experience in various giving campaigns, including events, direct mail, social media, planned giving, and capital campaigns
Requirements and Core Beliefs:
• Possesses an unshakable personal belief in life affirming values and demonstrate exceptional personal character
• Communicates powerfully with stakeholders, donors and prospective donors aligning the case for support with opportunities for engagement
• Builds strong and sincere relationships with the community, rooted in respect and integrity
• Manages people and believes that the essential purpose of their work is supporting and developing leaders; inspires and effectively manages staff to achieve extraordinary results using a culture of transparency, communication, accountability
Education and Experience
Education:
A minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4)-year college or university is required with a preferred emphasis in fundraising, marketing, public relations, or business.
Preferred:
• Master’s degree
• Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE).
• Knowledge of Omaha philanthropic community
Application Instructions
Disclaimer(s):This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION
Résumés, cover letters, and references will be accepted until March 30, 2025. We fully respect the need for confidentiality of information supplied by interested parties and assure them that their backgrounds and interests will not be discussed with anyone without prior consent, nor will reference contacts be made until mutual interest has been established.
To apply for this position, please email your résumé and cover letter to the email addresses below. Please indicate the name of the position for which you are applying in the subject line of your email.
Gina Tomes Abby Skradski
Executive Director Administrative Director
Guiding Grace Motherhood Support Network Guiding Grace Motherhood Support Network
Email – gtomes@guidinggracemotherhood.org Email – askradski@guidinggracemotherhood.org