Development & Events Officer

Description:

Act as a critical liaison between Leadership Spokane and our donors, sponsors, and other key constituents. This position assists the Executive Director in establishing and implementing the annual fundraising plan, giving strategies and tactics, including individual, corporate, foundation, major gifts, planned giving and other non-event donations.
 
Partners with Marketing and Communications Manager planning and implementing marketing programs and special events to maximize prospect/donor engagement. Must have a keen eye for detail and a collaborative spirit.

Must be flexible; have a positive, can-do attitude; and have a strong desire to work in a non-profit focusing on building community. This position requires an outgoing, organized, and professional team player with outstanding interpersonal skills and the highest level of professionalism. Must have a sincere belief in the Leadership Spokane mission and the organization as well as ability to demonstrate and communicate the mission internally and externally. The Development & Event Officer should also be a dynamic person with sales or development experience interested in being a self-motivated part of a thriving non-profit organization.
Key Accountabilities:
Implement major giving and planned giving fundraising strategies, including in-kind opportunities, to grow the Leadership Spokane endowment and broadly support the organization. Assess potential funders to develop and oversee a strategic plan for growth, particularly for fundraising events and contributions. Develop and manage the fundraising pipeline, including prospecting, calls/meetings, pitches, and close. Develop publications, campaigns, and presentation materials to generate funds for program.

Administration:
· Work with Executive Director to develop annual fundraising plan
· Research and propose possible new fundraising opportunities to benefit Leadership Spokane
· Assist in management and development of the Leadership Spokane donor database. Study and evaluate giving records according to donor types and trends to determine opportunities to enhance relationships with donors
· Execute donor retention strategies with lapsed and new donors
· Develop fundraising and in-kind support for the programs. Experience seeking and cultivating relationships leading to increased funding
· Develop strategic fundraising and new potential revenue generating programs

 · Compile profile information on individual, corporate, foundation and other prospects to review with Executive Director
· Track sponsorship calendar and renewal dates
· Develop and execute engagement strategies for board members and former board members
· Research grant agencies and foundations to identify sources of funding whose philanthropic interests coincide with the organization’s mission and establish awareness of the organization and its activities among key personnel of those philanthropic entities
· Act as a liaison for Leadership Spokane at community awareness events
· Other duties as assigned

Programming & Events:
· Manage catering, book location, and secure supplies for primary events. Assist with workshops for alumni and other business leaders
· Assist with supporting the recruitment and selection process for the Flagship Program
· Support events for membership of the alumni association
· Assume primary responsibility for planning annual Gala, Commencement, and other events

Community/Alumni Relations:
· Support communications/marketing plan to foster advocacy and increase name and mission awareness; publicize the programs of Leadership Spokane. Collaborate with Marketing & Communications Manager to develop publications, campaigns and presentation materials to generate funds for program
· Engage with alumni of the program, raise the awareness and stature of alumni association
· Maintain and disseminate contact database
· Ability to organize, motivate and lead volunteers to success through event committees.
· Collaborate with the various partners to provide strategic opportunities to increase fundraising abilities
· Leadership Spokane reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position

Requirements:
· Primarily works in the office, with occasional remote work, under special circumstances
· One to three years in a development or sales position
· Strong connections in the Spokane business community preferred with a highly successful history of revenue generation
· Proficiency in donor databases or customer relationship management databases is preferred
· Communication/presentation and customer service skills preferred
· Bachelor’s degree in business administration, communication, marketing, or equivalent work experience preferred
· Highly organized, creative, energetic team player
· Ability to see change as an opportunity rather than an obstacle
· Positive, confident, and diplomatic for interaction and collaboration with varied constituents, including staff, donors, prospects and businesses