What are the responsibilities and job description for the Leadership Gifts Officer position at Natural Resources Council of Maine?
The Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) is dedicated to protecting Maine’s natural resources, promoting sustainable practices, and supporting Maine’s communities. We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate individual to join our team as a full-time Leadership Gifts Officer. The Leadership Gifts Officer will be NRCM’s sole full-time frontline fundraiser of philanthropic gifts from individuals/households. They are responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts of $1,000 and above, with a particular focus on a portfolio of donors giving annually at the $5,000 level. This position is a “road warrior” with an emphasis on conducting in-person and video call visits with NRCM members and donors. The majority of travel takes place within Maine, with select trips to major U.S. cities. This hybrid position requires a minimum of one day a week, and more at certain times of year, working in NRCM’s Augusta, Maine, office.
Respect, inclusion, and opportunity for people of all backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives will attract the best ideas to NRCM and help us shape a healthier, more vibrant future for all of us who share our planet. By honoring and celebrating people’s diversity, NRCM can bring new creativity, effectiveness, and leadership to our work throughout the state. Achieving diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice is a continuous process, which, we believe, will contribute to a sustainable and peaceful world. We therefore strongly encourage applications from people who identify with or who are members of marginalized communities.
To Apply: For consideration, please submit both a cover letter and resume. Preference will be given to applications received by May 20, 2024. Applicants who need an alternative way to submit materials may email them as attachments to jobs@nrcm.org or mail them to NRCM, Attention HR, 3 Wade Street, Augusta, ME 04330.
Supervisor: Senior Director of Philanthropy
Status: Full time, salary, exempt
Salary: $75,000-85,000
Responsibilities:
- Conduct in-person and video call meetings, with the goal of a minimum of 10 significant visits monthly, primarily in Maine
- Solicit donors and prospects for $1,000 annual gifts, multi-year major gift commitments, and legacy gifts based on donor interest and mission alignment
- Prioritize building relationships with, and closing gifts from, $5,000 donors identified in fiscal year revenue projections
- Manage a portfolio of 150-200 donors in all phases of the gift lifecycle
- Steward assigned prospects with customized communications, targeted event invitations, and thoughtful engagement of staff and board member partners
- Participate in regular Moves Management meetings
Qualifications:
- 3 years of prior experience in a frontline fundraising role combined with experience soliciting 4-figure gifts
- Experience utilizing fundraising database/customer relationship management programs
- Demonstrated ability to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects and donors following a Moves Management process. Experience with both highly engaged donors as well as making qualification calls.
- A high level of initiative, organizational skills, time management skills, and attention to detail
- Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills
Common NRCM Job Responsibilities:
NRCM is committed to a positive work culture where diversity is honored and respected. To this end, all employees are expected to:
- Maintain positive and productive working relationships with all NRCM staff and Board members as well as with NRCM's members, external partners, policymakers, and the general public. This includes proactive work on understanding and addressing issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice; providing and receiving constructive feedback; and a willingness to resolve conflicts constructively.
- Participate in organizational meetings and activities as requested, such as monthly staff meetings, trainings, and ad hoc planning committees.
- Complete all administrative work on time, such as time sheets, purchase orders, project reports, and planning documents.
- Be familiar with and follow organizational protocols and policies.
Physical Requirements of the Job:
The job requires working at a computer station for substantial lengths of time; performing office duties such as phoning, filing, and copying, and the ability to lift objects up to 10 pounds. NRCM will provide reasonable accommodation to employees with disabilities where appropriate. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Workplace Environment:
NRCM strives to provide a supportive work environment through fair and competitive compensation and benefits, up-to-date equipment and IT support, adequate supervision, and ongoing professional development. The work environment is friendly, fun, cooperative, and very fast paced. Staff members need to be able to work independently and adapt to changing priorities. We are committed to ensuring that our staff members actively work on diversity and inclusion in the field. This work is supported by staff policy, training, and mentoring, and through fostering an organization that prioritizes fairness and respect.
NRCM is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate based on gender, age, ethnicity, race, religion, physical/mental ability, sexual orientation, or national origin. NRCM will provide reasonable accommodation to employees with disabilities where appropriate. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Compensation:
NRCM is committed to providing fair and competitive compensation to its employees. We base our compensation decisions on:
- A biennial market survey of comparable organizations and localities in Maine
- An evaluation of employee qualifications that does not discriminate based on gender, age, race, religion, physical/mental ability, sexual orientation, or national origin
- High employee performance that advances our strategic plan and other organizational priorities
- Availability of financial resources for the organization
Salary : $75,000