Our Annual Giving Officer job description includes the responsibilities, duties, skills, education, qualifications, and experience.
About the Annual Giving Officer role
The Annual Giving Officer is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to increase philanthropic support of an organization through annual giving programs. This includes researching and identifying potential donors, cultivating relationships with current and prospective donors, and creating and executing fundraising campaigns. The Annual Giving Officer will also manage donor stewardship and recognition programs.
Role Purpose
The purpose of an Annual Giving Officer is to plan, design, and implement fundraising strategies to raise money for the organization they are working for. This includes developing relationships with donors, creating and managing campaigns, and managing communications with existing donors to ensure that the organization meets its fundraising goals. The Annual Giving Officer will work closely with other departments within the organization to ensure that all fundraising strategies are consistent with the organization's overall mission and values.
Annual Giving Officer Summary
The Annual Giving Officer is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive annual giving program to support the mission, vision, and goals of the organization. This includes creating strategies and tactics for donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities, as well as developing and managing an annual giving budget. The Annual Giving Officer must have strong interpersonal skills, a knowledge of fundraising best practices, and the ability to effectively communicate with donors and staff. The successful candidate will also have excellent organizational and computer skills, and the ability to track and analyze data for reporting purposes.
Annual Giving Officer Duties
- Develop and implement annual giving strategies to meet fundraising goals
- Coordinate and execute direct mail and digital appeals
- Work with the Director of Development and other team members to create effective appeals
- Cultivate relationships with donors
- Provide stewardship and recognition for donors
- Analyze giving trends and outcomes
- Assist with other development activities
Annual Giving Officer Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to create and implement donor cultivation plans
- Knowledge of fundraising principles and best practices
- Experience with donor databases and software
- Ability to develop and maintain relationships with donors
Annual Giving Officer Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in non-profit administration, fund raising or related field
- Experience in annual giving or related field
- Knowledge of fundraising principles, methods and techniques
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Personal Traits
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines