The Renaissance West Community Initiative (RWCI) Senior Development Officer will play an important role by providing support to the Chief Executive Officer and leading the coordination of all campaign and fundraising activities including donor, volunteer and public relations, direct mail, social media appeals, and special events.

About Renaissance West Community Initiative

RWCI is leading the revitalization of a neighborhood in the West Boulevard corridor of Charlotte, NC. The organization is working to improve economic mobility and end intergenerational poverty through a holistic approach that is based on the Purpose Built Communities model. The initiative includes a simultaneous focus on mixed-income housing, a cradle-to-career education continuum, and supportive services for children and families. RWCI is a comprehensive neighborhood revitalization effort and represents an opportunity for resurgence in what was once one of Charlotte's most economically challenged neighborhoods.

Position Description

The Senior Development Officer will report to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and will have the following primary responsibilities:

• Develop and execute an annual fund development plan for the organization
• Provide staff support to board of directors and fund development committee volunteers
• Manage the activities of other fund development staff
• Conduct research on prospective foundation, corporate, and individual donors
• Lead agency grant-writing and manage grant submission and -reporting activities
• Manage the creation of monthly fundraising reports and other database reports as needed
• Assure the maintenance of foundation, corporate, and individual donor files
• Manage the preparation of call sheets for donor prospect meetings
• Assure the proper assembly of donor kits for events and meetings
• Assure the proper processing of donations and preparation of acknowledgement letters and correspondence
• Assure the proper management of the donor database
• Work with the CEO and Fund Development Staff to answer donor questions related to their gifts
• Work with Marketing staff to assure website and social media accounts properly reflect the fundraising interests of RWCI; work with marketing and fund development staff to create the RWCI newsletter and marketing materials
• Assure the proper maintenance of guest lists, assure the proper management of registration materials, and other duties as assigned for fundraising events and activities
• Coordinate the proper handling of all administrative details associated with the Funds Development Committee meetings
• Support all activities associated with fulfillment of RWCI's mission and vision

Qualifications

This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual with non-profit development experience to continue building RWCI's fundraising capacity. Applicants must have relevant fundraising/donor relations experience. The Ideal candidate will also demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively across stakeholder groups to achieve an ambitious set of goals.

• BA required, CFRE or ACFRE a plus
• At least 10 years of funds development experience, with a proven track record of success securing major gifts
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must
• Attention to detail
• Capable of mentoring and developing development staff
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to and passion for Renaissance West Community Initiative's mission
• Intermediate to Advanced technical skill, demonstrated experience and proficiency in managing fundraising databases and in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook
• Flexible schedule in support of fundraising events and activities
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments and in balancing competing priorities
• Experience in a high-performance, collaborative, constructive peer group
• Experience in a complex work environment

No calls, emails, or visits please. For immediate consideration, please formally apply online and provide a resume and cover letter.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this job classification. They are not to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities of people so assigned.

The Agency's policy is to provide equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability or veteran status.