Major Gifts Officer

CASA & CASA IN ACTION SYNOPSIS:

CASA’s mission is to create a more just society by building power and improving the quality of life in working class and immigrant communities. Our vision is a future where we stand in our own power, our families live free from discrimination and fear, and our diverse communities thrive as we work with our partners to achieve full human rights for all. CASA has a sister organization, CASA in Action, a separate, but related, nonprofit organization that is exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code. Although CASA and CASA in Action share a common goal of supporting immigrants and low-income people in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, they are separate organizations with their own board of directors. A set of employees at the two organizations, including the person filling this position, shares their time between the two organizations. This has no effect on salary or benefits.

DEPARTMENT SYNOPSIS:

CASA’s Development Department raises funds and in-kind contributions from foundations, government agencies, individuals, corporations, congregations, unions, and partner organizations to ensure CASA's financial sustainability.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Major Gifts Officer is a key member of the individual giving team and development department at CASA, responsible for developing, managing, and deepening relationships with CASA and CASA in Action’s most generous donors and prospects. The Major Gifts officer will be responsible for regularly securing donations of more than $1,000 to support our organization’s operations as well as special projects including major campaigns and capital projects. This is a new position within CASA.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Developing, managing, and deepening relationships with CASA and CASA in Action’s most generous donors and prospects. Diligently tracking donations, interactions, and other key data in CASA’s CRM system.
• Solicitation and stewardship of donations in excess of $1,000, with a focus on securing donations of at least $10,000.
• Using CASA’s donor database and research tools to identify new major donor prospects, both within and outside of CASA’s existing donor base
• Supporting the individual giving team on overall fundraising efforts overall including events, campaigns, regular meetings, and special projects
• This is a new position at CASA - this person will also be asked to work with the Sr. Director of Development and Individual Giving Manager to develop and document new processes, procedures, and best practices for this position and for its functioning within the overall individual giving and development teams
• Assist with office administration (filing, supplies, answering inquiries, etc.) as needed
• As a part of the development team, actively assist and lead when needed on "all-hands" development activities including team meetings, department planning, events, and special projects
• Other Duties as Assigned

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• At least 5 years direct or related professional experience with a strong preference for at least 2 years of dedicated major gifts experience or work experience of which major gifts was a core responsibility
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills. Strong “people skills” – able to communicate professionally with donors. Comfortable asking for and securing major gifts.
• Highly organized and efficient, high energy “can-do” attitude, flexibility, teamwork, and attention to detail; high degree of initiative. 
• High expectations of the quality of work that comes out of the development office.   Ability to work efficiently in occasionally stressful environments. 
• Experience working with politics and political giving a plus
• Experience working in movement organizations a plus
• Strong computer skills, including knowledge and experience in fundraising database software (CASA currently uses Everyaction, Salesforce, and WealthEngine)
• Bachelor’s Degree or comparable experience
• Supportive of CASA’s mission and able to communicate the value of the mission to donors.
• Bilingual English/Spanish (written and spoken) preferred but not required
   
   

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee might required to walk long distances.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.

ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. 

OSHA: A Development Officer is not to handle any human body fluids, biological agents, laboratory chemicals, or be exposed to hazardous materials such as noise, asbestos, or carcinogens.

This is a union position, represented in collective bargaining by a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Communication Workers of America, Local WBNG 32035 - Communication Workers of America (CWA). If you are offered and accept this position, you will be invited to become a member of the union. All bargaining unit positions require membership or agency fee payer status.

CASA de Maryland, Inc. and CASA in Action do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or sexual orientation

This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity.  Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

CASA has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy effective 01 February 2022, requiring COVID‑19 Booster vaccination(s) for all employees and prospective employees, AmeriCorps members, and paid or non-paid internships. In accordance with CASA's duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, we are adopting this policy to safeguard the health of our employees, AmeriCorps members  and interns, and their families, CASA members and visitors, and the community at large from infectious diseases that may be reduced by vaccinations. In making this decision, the executive leadership team reviewed recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, CASA’s Legal Counsel and local health officials. All prospective employees will be required to provide proof of COVID 19 vaccination or appropriate medical / religious accommodation documentation prior to the first day of employment with CASA. AmeriCorps member candidates will be required to provide proof of COVID 19 vaccination or appropriate medical / religious accommodation documentation at the time of presenting proof of citizenship and SSN eligibility.