Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of 100-150 donors and prospects through all stages of the donor cycle including: identification, qualification, engagement, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship;
• Develop individualized strategies to grow and renew annual fund and other kinds of support (as needed) through face-to-face meetings, solicitations, and personalized communication;
• Conduct required number of face-to-face visits per month/year with donors and prospects to qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward annual fund and all other kinds of gifts;
• Work collaboratively with other colleagues and volunteers to create meaningful pathways for philanthropic support;
• Hold self accountable to progress and report on portfolio status and progress toward goals;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required;
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in fundraising roles or similar roles with transferable skills and a proven track record of measurable success;
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic and tactical plans;
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral;
• Ability to build relationships and interact compassionately and collaboratively with diverse colleagues and constituents;
• Strong project management, organizational and time management skills;
• Commitment to ethical fundraising practices and adherence to industry standards and regulations;
• Ability to travel as required for donor meetings and events. Hybrid work may be considered;
• Unequivocal commitment to Peddie’s mission and values.