Institutional Fundraising Specialist
My Philanthropy Team, LLC
Remote
Anticipated Start Date: December 1, 2024
Description
The Institutional Fundraising Specialist (IFS) works directly with My Philanthropy Team’s client partners on prospect research, proposal development, report writing and relationship management.
Responsibilities
The IFS manages a portfolio of ongoing client relationships, often serving as a client’s primary foundation, corporation, and government relationship manager. The IFS develops strategy for cultivation, stewardship and solicitation activities, provides proactive support to clients to strengthen and deepen relationships with funders, ensures that work product is of the highest caliber, and that all deadlines are accurately tracked and met. The IFS is a skilled fundraising professional with the ability to identify opportunities for additional MPT resources to be brought in to help clients meet their fundraising goals.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited university or college
Proven track record in relationship-building, donor cultivation and solicitation, and securing grant support from institutional funders
Skillful project manager with the ability to manage a diverse client roster while balancing and negotiating the needs of all stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple projects and quickly shift priorities while meeting individual client needs
Superior communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong attention to detail
Ability to analyze and synthesize program information and data
Prospect research skills
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work and communicate well with colleagues and partners
In addition to expertise and accomplishments in the areas noted above, successful members of our team have the following characteristics and skills in common:
A strong commitment to the social sector
Leadership deeply rooted in respect and integrity
Candor with diplomacy
An unwavering commitment to excellence coexisting in harmony with a growth mindset
Energized by collaboration and teamwork
Creative problem solver with a can-do, optimistic attitude balanced with a healthy dose of practicality and a strong moral compass
Executive presence and gravitas
High degree of social and emotional intelligence
Fluent in common software apps such as MS Office and Google Docs
Comfort working within a CRM database, such as The Raisers’ Edge or Salesforce.
Salary Range and Employee Benefits
Compensation ranges from $83,200-$124,800 FTE with considerable flexibility in hours, eight paid holidays, and time off.
How to Apply for this Job
Please send resume, cover letter, and 1-3 page writing sample to pandersen@myphilanthropyteam.com. Position open until filled.
About the Organization
My Philanthropy Team (MPT) is a different kind of fundraising firm. We love developing resources for organizations that are making the world a better place—and we want you to love it, too! Our approach is collaborative, friendly, and designed to have a big impact. We are progressive by nature and fundraisers by choice. We believe each individual has the capacity to affect meaningful change and that when we work together, that change becomes transformational.
My Philanthropy Team partners with our clients to help them meet their most audacious goals so that our planet becomes a more equitable, sustainable, and life-affirming place for all. From strategic counsel to workplan implementation, at MPT we are hands-on fundraising professionals. We are designed to function as our clients’ satellite fundraising office for projects both large and small. Our team of highly skilled professionals offers a wide range of services and packages to make it easy for organizations to get the guidance and support they need when they need it most.
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