Development Officer

The Development Officer is responsible for annual fundraising efforts for The Center for Developmental Disabilities, Inc. (the Center), an affiliate organization of Kinexion, Inc.

Responsibilities

Connotes Essential Functions

Foundation Responsibilities:

Responsible to initiate, plan, coordinate, and implement an affiliate fundraising program including but not limited to direct mail campaigns and special events

Serve as the direct liaison with employees and the community for fundraising/donations

Work in conjunction with the Senior Director of Development to develop strategies to cultivate and solicit donors for annual giving

Research and cultivate new funding sources for current annual giving

Recruit, manage and train all volunteers and special event committees while providing support to fundraising committees in prospect identification and cultivation, training, solicitation, and stewardship

Work with the Donor Relations Database Coordinator to maintain and update donor records in the database and add notes on meetings, relationships, and interests of donors

Oversee the assigned affiliate e-communication as it pertains to fundraising

Community Relations Responsibilities:

Promote the Center, a Kinexion affiliate’s programs and image through personal contact with business, industry, and community leaders to make them more aware of the agency’s programs and needs

Coordinate community education activities including speaking engagements, public tours of facilities, representation at meetings, events of civic, and social organizations.

Works directly with members of the public and community groups on projects that enhance the image of the Center, an Kinexion affiliate while advancing its objectives

Participate in community activities, network groups and related professional organizations in order to be aware of ongoing changes within the social services professions

Support the Chief Development Officer and Senior Director of Development as needed

Keep the Chief Development Officer and Senior Director of Development as informed of all pertinent information

All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree

Five years’ experience in Not-For-Profit industry preferred

Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills

Strong planning and organizational skills

Ability to handle all responsibilities with the highest level of confidentiality

Thorough knowledge of principles of effective communications and publicity, advertising, policies, educations, community relations, and social service

Demonstrated knowledge and expertise of fundraising software, social media platforms and digital marking channels

Valid NYS driver’s license

Able to lift 50 pounds