Mid-Level Gift Officer

Job Overview
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Detroit (SVdPD) exists to build a more equitable and compassionate world through meaningful personal relationships, providing whatever is needed to help our neighbors in need get back on their feet and on a path towards self-sufficiency. Our programs provide support ranging from utility, housing and food assistance to education and mentorship programs. The Society also operates a network of thrift stores, two camps, food depots and a nutritional center. We are passionate about systemic change and helping neighbors throughout Metro-Detroit break out of poverty. The role of the Mid-Level Gift Officer is to serve a caseload of donors by initiating, building and maintaining dynamic, reciprocal relationships with individuals, couples, and families who partner financially with SVdP.

Essential Duties

· Cultivate donor relationships by updating, appreciating, and asking mid-level donors to deepen their financial partnership.

· Solicits and closes gifts from mid-level donors.

· Executes strategy through phone, email, and USPS communication.

· Updates the database with call notes and new information about donors.

· Learn about programs and projects and effectively communicate the mission to donors.

· Conducts oneself in a professional, friendly and truthful manner to donors.

· Researches, identifies, and promotes hand-off of high capacity donors to the appropriate MGO.

· Manages a caseload capacity of 400 – 600 donors.

· Meets with a Veritus manager on a weekly basis for accountability and to discuss strategy and moves.

Education and Experience

· Bachelor’s degree

· 2 years of Non-Profit development experience

Qualifications

· Communicates at an advanced level, oral and written.

· Strong phone skills – warm tone, good speaking cadence, clear and articulate speech.

· Has a curious mind.

· Demonstrates a strong donor service attitude.

· Participates as a team player.

· Demonstrates strong relational skills.

· Uses interpersonal skills demonstrating tact, patience, and courtesy.

· Knowledgeable about donor databases.

· Exhibits strong time management skills and completes tasks on time.

· Handle tasks independently and is a self-starter.

· Exhibits a high level of integrity.