The Gifts Officer is responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of individual and corporate prospects and donors. The Gifts Officer collaborates with colleagues across ASI to fulfill the organization’s fundraising goals and is part of the team that will execute a transformational capital campaign.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage a portfolio of 100-125 individual and corporate prospects and donors
• Build and strengthen ASI's fundraising capacity through attention to a culture of philanthropy, identifying new prospects, and cultivating donor and sponsor relationships
• Partner with the Director of Development to create and execute strategies to inspire businesses to financially invest in ASI
• Collaborate with internal partners to create a meaningful and holistic donor engagement experience
• Document all prospect and donor interactions by entering detailed contact reports to ensure accurate relationship tracking and seamless communication
• Report on performance and progress towards established goals

OTHER DUTIES AS NEEDED OR REQUIRED

• Perform other duties as needed or required which are within the position's scope

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• REQUIRED
• Minimum three years' experience working in a large or mid-sized fundraising program
• Proven track record of cultivating, soliciting, closing, and stewarding major gifts from individuals
• Demonstrated ability to connect with different audiences and build long-term relationships that positively impact organizations
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities with close attention to detail
• Excellent writing and editing skills, and strong verbal communication skills
• Ability to work non-traditional work hours as needed for donor programming and events, including occasional weekend
• PREFERRED
• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, or related field
• Experience working on a capital campaign
• Experience working in Blackbaud CRM (Altru or Raiser's Edge)
• Interest in Swedish/Scandinavian cultures

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; bend, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and equipment, and furniture, up to 25 pounds, move over uneven surfaces and lift objects overhead.