- Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years’ of direct fundraising/philanthropic experience or 15+ years development/philanthropic experience equivalent. Professional designation(s) such as CFP or CFRE highly desirable.
- Minimum 10+ years’ experience in the development fundraising in a nonprofit/philanthropic organization including demonstrated success in new revenue generation and significant stewardship with special emphasis on working with individuals of high net worth
- Understanding of donor psychology and the motivations for giving with proven ability to adapt approach to different audiences
- Understanding of fundraising campaigns, delivery of professional philanthropic services, and prospect research and philanthropy records systems, e.g., Raiser’s Edge
- Technical knowledge of moves management and stewardship of major gifts
- Commitment to excellent service, both internally and externally
- Self-starter, proactive, and results-oriented
- Strong attention to detail and highly organized with ability to prioritize work and manage competing priorities for self and team
- Experience and demonstrated results connecting, collaborating, and engaging with professional advisors and high net worth individuals for purposes of philanthropic engagement
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with ability to clearly and persuasively articulate complex ideas to diverse audiences
- Ability to travel including for donor meetings, nonprofit site visits, and representation of Foundation at external meetings
- A clear commitment to equity of opportunity, supported by a record of impact in areas relevant to the Foundation’s evolving strategy, as well as a genuine respect for diversity, equity and inclusion
- Ability and dedication to lead, manage, motivate and develop direct reports and team
- Robust and up-to-date knowledge on the regulatory compliance and legal considerations regarding philanthropic funds
- Dedication to problem-solving, efficiency, and process improvement with a track record of good judgment in decision-making to lead to positive outcomes
- Proven experience of working constructively and collaboratively with internal teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word; philanthropy records systems database technology such as Raiser’s Edge and/or FIMS
Other:
All employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (medical and religious exemption accommodation possible) within 30 days of hire.
The Community Foundation operates in a hybrid working environment with staff working in- office three days per week and the opportunity to work two days remote per week if in good standing.
Compensation:
To be determined based upon experience and qualifications within the anticipated salary range of $150,000-$170,000. This position is exempt, and employee is eligible for the Foundation’s competitive health and benefits plan:
- Paid time off:
- Four weeks accrued paid vacation
- Two weeks accrued paid sick leave
- Four mental health days
- Two personal day
- Two floating holidays
- Ten holidays
- Benefits:
- All benefits effective on date of hire – no waiting period
- 100% employer-paid benefits (medical, dental, vision) for employee-only insurance plans
- 100% employer-paid life insurance and AD&D
- 100% employer-paid short-term disability and long-term disability
- 100% employer-paid parking in downtown Atlanta or monthly MARTA card
- Affordable plans for legal insurance, critical illness, supplemental life, and more
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement:
- Immediate eligibility for employee contribution to 403b plan
- After two-year anniversary with organization, all employees receive an employer-paid contribution of 6% of their salary to a SEP-IRA plan regardless if the employee contributes to retirement
- Culture and Development:
- Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for each team member including trainings, resources, development opportunities, etc.
- Two wellness rooms for mental health with self-care items
- Fun monthly employee engagement activities
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To Apply:
Please apply directly through our career site.
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Due to the volume of candidates, we are unable to provide status updates to applicants or accommodate phone calls or walk-ins regarding open positions.
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The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta values diversity and inclusion; therefore, we honor the diverse needs, strengths, voices, and backgrounds of all individuals in our regional community.