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Development Officer

Posted: March 31, 2010
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DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:   Development Officer                                                                    Reports To:  Executive Director

Location:  Free Wheelchair Mission Offices (Irvine, CA)                          Status:  Full-time

Salary:      Based upon experience                                                                 No telecommuting: On-site only

Hours:       Full-time

 

Free Wheelchair Mission (FWM) is a faith-based, non-profit organization based in Irvine, California.  Our mission is to “Transform lives through the gift of mobility to the physically disabled poor in developing countries as motivated by Jesus Christ”.   Our vision is to “To creatively partner with like-minded international humanitarian and indigenous organizations to place 20 million wheelchairs”. 

 

Job Summary:  Manage and develop a comprehensive donor development program that identifies, engages, ministers to, develops, and grows current and potential donors.  An essential part of the position will be to build the number of current donors, increase their involvement, and raise total contributions.  This position works closely with the Development team and reports directly to the Executive Director.

 

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop strategies for cultivating, soliciting, stewarding and recognizing new major donors
• Maintain the integrity of donor relationships and maintain correspondence
• Recommend prospects and solicit for new donor gifts
• Work with Development team to track donor activity through fundraising software (Raiser’s Edge)
• Ensure that fund development is carried out in keeping with FWM’s mission, vision, and values
• Motivate and energize board members to participate in donor fundraising activities
• Assist in large donor campaigns and other development team projects
• Available to travel to local and regional events for fund development purposes
• Participate in staff development and fundraising events
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned in support of daily job duties

·         Share the message of Free Wheelchair Mission and our vision

Experience Required:

• At minimum of at least 3 - 5 years in fundraising or major giving in nonprofits

• Familiarity with missionary organizations or disabilities beneficial
• Experience in the non-profit or philanthropic sectors highly desirable
• Bachelor’s degree (B.S. / B.A.)

 

Knowledge and Critical Skills:

• Ability to identify, acquire and steward gifts from individuals and groups
• Outstanding verbal, written, and e-mail communication skills that can articulate a compelling case for donating to Free Wheelchair Mission
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, problem solve, and work as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact diplomatically with diverse donors and groups
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel and proficiency in using computer software and knowledge of donor base management; experience with Raiser’s Edge database a plus.
• Willingness and available to work occasional evenings and weekends

• Must meet agency conditions for employment

 

ABOUT FREE WHEELCHAIR MISSION

Free Wheelchair Mission (FWM) is a faith-based, non-profit organization based in Irvine, California.  Our mission is to “Transform lives through the gift of mobility to the physically disabled poor in developing countries as motivated by Jesus Christ”.   Our vision is to “To creatively partner with like-minded international humanitarian and indigenous organizations to place 20 million wheelchairs”.  Free Wheelchair Mission has grown rapidly since its beginning in 2001, and has shipped over 475,000 wheelchairs to over 70 countries all over the world. Designed to be rugged, durable and inexpensive, the FWM wheelchair costs only $59.20 each to manufacture, deliver and distribute.

 

Free Wheelchair Mission is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position of Development Officer is employed “at will” by Free Wheelchair Mission. Compensation: salary dependent upon qualifications and experience.

 

How to Apply:

Please send cover letter addressing your experience with regard to the responsibilities and qualifications listed above, and resume with work and volunteer experience to jobs@freewheelchairmission.org with “Development Officer” in the subject line. No phone calls please. For more information visit www.freewheelchairmission.org