As a full time development officer, you will be expected to dedicate your best efforts towards the creation and measurement of Transcend International's mission related programs, fundraising efforts, grant making, impact metrics and reporting. You will be responsible for keeping initiatives on track, vetting new ideas and program partners, gathering partner data and assets for impact storytelling and thought leadership, prospecting new donors and grant opportunities, stewardship of existing donors, and contributing to the planning and execution of the annual fundraising gala . This role will also help to build out Transcend International's community engagement and online presence.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategies, systems, annual campaigns, and other fundraising program plans for identifying, qualifying, cultivating, and soliciting current and prospective donors.
- Manage a comprehensive prospect management system and ensures data integrity.
- Help with the logistics, invitations, fundraising and programming for the annual gala.
- Work with local and regional businesses to develop partnerships.
- Manage volunteers in a way that is inclusive, flexible, fair-minded, and engaging. Leads fundraising meetings to maximize special event efforts.
- Design, compile data, write and deliver (in print and digital format) complete annual report
- Manage impact metrics and reporting for all Transcend International programming
- Oversee all necessary and ongoing updates to the websites and internal documents
- Manage social media platforms and engagement for Transcend International in collaboration with the Marketing Director
- Develop a competitive email communications strategy for Transcend International including a monthly newsletter, donor communications, and event communications
- Expand brand awareness for Transcend through blogs, interviews, Transcending Conversations Podcast, and the presentation of thought leadership pieces in innovative ways.
- Propose additional ideas for donor engagement and stewardship, community engagement, thought leadership and impact storytelling
- Project management of grants and programs. Make sure that projects are on task, deliverables are received, invoices are paid, and impact data is gathered. Also, help with scheduling meetings with potential partners, board members, and check-ins with current grantees
- Draft a grant application template for Transcend and review with Director
- Meet weekly with Director and Stena Group Marketing Director to report progress and approve any relevant materials
- Travel as needed for programming, communications assets, meetings, and conferences or educational opportunities
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Minimum of three (3) years fundraising or non-profit experience, specifically.
- Knowledge of non-profit operations, characteristics, services, and activities.
- Knowledge of principles and best practices of program development for non-profit and fundraising purposes.
- Knowledge of MS Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel.)
- Knowledge of donor database systems and prospect software programs (i.e., Salesforce, Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge database system)
- Experience in developing creative fundraising concepts.
- Experience in working with foundation boards and/or other types of nonprofit boards.
- Experience in leveraging online networking platforms used by professionals (i.e., LinkedIn) to increase connections and engagement opportunities.
- Experience with managing volunteers.
- Strong marketing and public relations experience with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders and cultures.
- Strong organizational and event management skills.
- Knowledge of social media and web analytics.
- Solid understanding of research techniques.
About the Stena Foundation
As a 501c3 community foundation, in affiliation with the Stena Foundation, Transcend International manages
investments and makes grant contributions to like-minded community nonprofits and organizations. Transcend looks to technologies and strategic partnerships with corporate, government, and community organizations to accelerate access and inclusion in digital, financial and education sectors. While we are a data-driven and impact-focused organization, we also believe strongly in celebrating our partners' stories and sharing not only their triumphs but also their challenges.
Our Vision
Elevating communities through empowering individuals' independence and self-reliance.
Our Mission
We are dedicated to providing strategic grants and investments in the areas of digital equity, financial
inclusion and access to quality education. Transcend International believes in inclusive, community based philanthropy that strengthens the foundations of economic prosperity for all.
Learn More at https://transcendinternational.org/
