Philanthropic Officer

Position: Philanthropic Officer

Reports to: Vice President of Philanthropy & Community Investment

Hours of Work: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Work Week: 37.5 hrs.

Primary Purpose: The Philanthropic Officer assists to develop and implement TFEC’s charitable and philanthropic services. They work closely with the President and CEO and the Vice President of Philanthropy & Community Investment.

Major Accountabilities:

Philanthropy

Assists with the planning and coordination of seminars and educational sessions for donors, financial advisors and others, on general and special topics

Assists with donor and professional advisor relationships as requested through relationship building and meaningful communications

Assists with calling on potential donors, with or without referrals. Prepares presentation materials for potential donors.

Represents TFEC at speaking engagements to service clubs and others; actively pursues opportunities for same

Directly supports the Perry County Community Foundation as the main team liaison and cultivates donors in the regional foundation areas as required

Assists with the facilitation of the Mechanicsburg Area Community Foundation

Coordinates Chamber and other membership group opportunities

Oversees the Fund for Women & Girls special initiative

Serve as the team liaison to the 1920 Legacy Society members by developing engagement strategies, maintaining communication, keeping an updated list, and coordinating special events

Serves as back up to the Donor Services Associate

Marketing & Communications

Assist with providing marketing and communication support to fundraising campaigns, events and/or special initiatives as needed. Work with TFEC team members to develop marketing and communication timelines, write remarks for events, and create special invitations and/or letters, printed programs, and presentations, on request.

Assists with the publication of TFEC’s Annual Report and other print materials, etc. to promote the visibility of TFEC. Assists with the overall development and implementation of the marketing and communications plan as appropriate.

Assist with providing editorial direction and management for core TFEC marketing and communications including e-newsletters, Annual Report, marketing one-pagers and other print collateral (brochure), social media and the website. Promote the use of marketing and philanthropy messages in all published pieces.

Assist with writing content and providing editorial and design review for fundraising publications and appeal letters as requested (campaigns, planned giving, and other areas as needed).

Assist with primary research, summarize findings and share with appropriate audiences. Conduct online and publication research and other information searches for all departments.

Other

Attend TFEC committee meetings as requested

Assist with creation, implementation and monitoring of TFEC’s strategic plan and resultant annual work plans relative to development and marketing and communications needs.

Coordinates the Council on Foundations National Standards re-certification process

Coordinates the annual State Employee Combined Appeal (SECA) application

Assist in fulfillment of TFEC sponsorship obligations.

Assist with creation of and maintenance of Philanthropy Policy and Procedures manual

Remains professionally linked with local and national development and fundraising professionals, both in the community foundation field and generally.

Other duties as requested and required

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Excellent verbal and written skills. Must be a proficient editor.

Proven experience writing and editing in a variety of formats for a variety of speakers, materials, communication vehicles, and audiences.

Ability to be persuasive, and to communicate and articulate the mission of TFEC to internal and external audiences.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with and quickly gain the respect and support of various constituencies including donors and prospects, grantees, and fellow employees.

Ability to contribute to a work environment in which collaboration, respect and honesty are valued.

Outstanding written and oral communication skills; ability to analyze to think critically and to explain alternatives clearly.

Knowledge of the community issues in the Central Pennsylvania area.

Knowledge of the fundraising process and the ethical and legal issues involved.

A sense of integrity and strong work ethic seasoned with humor and perspective.

Excellent interpersonal skills that support qualifications for this position.

Demonstrated project management skills and ability to meet deadlines; ability to set priorities in a setting with multiple projects. Functions with a sense of urgency in all matters.

High level of organization.

Self-motivated with ability to make independent decisions.

Proficiency with office productivity software, particularly desktop publishing and MS-Office products.

Experience in working with boards and committees in nonprofit organizations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,725.00 - $74,630.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Harrisburg, PA 17101: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Fundraising: 3 years (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location