ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW: At Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, your knowledge and service in areas such as immigrants and refugees, mental health, social work, employment and adult education, legal and financial services, health care, food assistance, shelter and housing, developmental disabilities and prison outreach can make a profound difference in the lives of many. Through more than 50 programs across the district and five surrounding counties, Catholic Charities is opening doors to help and hope. At CCADW, we continue to build an inclusive culture that celebrates a diverse workforce. We offer so much more than just a job. We offer careers. We take pride in our “promote from within” culture. We offer professional development, a comprehensive benefits package, a hybrid work model with both remote and in-office work, and a passion for building and motivating world class, high performing teams. Explore your career opportunity with Catholic Charities. Join us in Inspiring Hope and Building Futures.

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington values the safety of our employees, our clients, and our visitors. In support of these values, if you are selected for this job, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except when vaccination is not medically advised or violates your sincerely held religious beliefs. If you are invited to join our team, you must submit proof that you are up to date with your COVID vaccinations, including the booster dose or you must request an exemption from your representative. New employees must either provide proof of vaccination or be granted a medical or religious exemption before working with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington.

JOB SUMMARY: The Individual Giving Officer serves as a member of the Leadership and Annual Giving Team and drives fundraising efforts to meet the Agency’s philanthropic goals. The position is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of mid-level donors ($1,000 to $9,999). The Individual Giving Officer will develop and implement strategic moves for achieving specific goals. The position reports to the Director of Leadership and Annual Giving and works collaboratively with the President/CEO, Chief Development Officer and other members of the Development team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Solicits mid-level donors, contributing to the revenue generation for the organization (both designated and undesignated funds).
• Develops and implements strategies for identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of a significant portfolio of mid-level donors to maintain and grow the agency’s relationship with these donors. The ultimate objective is to discover and move mid-level donors, over time, to become major gift ($10,000 and above) level donors.
• Manages a portfolio of a minimum of 125-150 prospects contributing toward meeting an annual team goal with anticipated growth and significant discovery within this portfolio.
• Analyzes prospect research with a working knowledge of moves management and familiarity with fundraising software, preferably The Raiser’s Edge database system.
• Manages their portfolio pipeline in The Raiser’s Edge database system and proactively monitors individual metrics toward team goals.
• Works collaboratively with and in support of volunteers, other Development staff, and agency leadership to cultivate and solicit donors for agency priorities.
• Assists Development colleagues on their initiatives including the identification, qualification, and re-engagement of current donors.
• Promotes a collegial atmosphere within the Development department, working cooperatively with all fundraising staff to help them and the department to meet their overall financial goals.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in business, communications, or related field required.
• Three (3) years of experience in individual fundraising solicitations and relationship management strategies.
• Three (3) years of experience in developing, directing and managing multiple projects and events, and implementing strategic program goals.

SKILLS and COMPETENCIES:

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, listening, writing and communication skills.
• Personal intellectual skills to articulate organizational needs to various constituencies.
• Knowledge of fundraising principles and practices.