GIFT OFFICER I

Gift Officer I

Job Summary:
WUWM is seeking one Gift Officer who will be responsible for raising financial support that is substantial in size and will have a permanent impact on the station’s future. This will include identifying, and soliciting individual donors for significant gifts to WUWM. The incumbent will develop and manage a donor portfolio, with an annual revenue goal for operations, special initiatives, and capital projects and will be responsible for meeting performance metrics established by the Vice President of Marketing and Development. This position will also prepare regular reports and perform analyses to monitor progress of cultivation and contributions as well as forecast revenue related to their donor portfolio; and will plan and manage annual events. Note that evening and weekend hours are required

Work will be performed primarily on-site at the Chase Tower in Milwaukee. Hybrid work options may be available with specifics regarding work location requirements discussed during the interview process

Minimum Qualifications:
· A bachelor’s degree, or 4 years of professional experience
· 3+ years demonstrated fundraising or sales experience in mission driven, relationship focused organization
Preferred Qualifications:
· Two or more years demonstrated experience cultivating donor relationship and soliciting and securing major philanthropic gifts ($1,200 and above) from individual donors
· Working knowledge of CRM systems, specifically fundraising databases, preferably Blackbaud products
· Experience working with nonprofits and donors from southeastern Wisconsin
· Superior interpersonal skills and ability to communicate professionally with a culturally diverse group of volunteers, co-workers and donors
· Excellent organizational and project management skills and ability to prioritize workload in a timely manner to complete assignments with many deadlines and competing requirements