At First Tee – Lake Erie, our mission is to positively impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values, and promote healthy choices through golf.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

o   Provide comprehensive administrative support and office management to Development staff including, but not limited to: completing purchase requisitions, travel expenses, and other required interdepartmental forms; preparing, editing, and mailing correspondence; and scheduling appointments and meetings.

o   Responsible for the stewardship of donor gifts including timely mail processing; timely data entry of gifts; and mailing of gift acknowledgements.

o   Responsible for the coordination and implementation of annual fundraising events.

o   Assist in the set-up, running, troubleshooting, and break down of events.

o   Research and secure corporate sponsorship gifts for fundraising events, as well as silent/live auction items, gift bag items, in-kind contributions, and other donations related to fundraising events.

o   Prepare and coordinate fundraising event giving technologies to receive contributions from event attendees onsite.

o   Ensure First Tee’s online information, online payment and solicitation technologies, and CRM database are current, correct, accessible, and in working order.

o   Gather, evaluate, and present reporting information from database for the purposes of donor retention, donor communication, and donor demographics for Executive Director.

o   Responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive fund development strategy, including the following core initiatives: Annual Fund, Major Gifts, Donor Stewardship, and Planned Gifts.

o   Creates a solid infrastructure to support this strategy, to include a gift processing and acknowledgement system, donor database and software, website enhancements, etc.

o   Responsible and accountable for meeting annual fund development financial target goals, including monthly Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) associated with these goals.

o   Responsible for helping to manage major donors and coordinating visits and meetings between the Executive Director, Board Members, and potential donors.

o   Prepares and presents the development report for board meetings.

o   Responsible for the development and implementation of giving societies, for purposes of increasing perpetual support for the organization’s programs and services.

o   Develops systems to train and encourage board involvement in annual fund solicitation, personal giving, and donor recognition.

o   Consistently seeks to build relationships with board members, staff, and other volunteers, community partners and donors. Communicates and coordinates with these groups to ensure that donors are not being over-solicited, and communications are consistent.

o   Develops and implements major, capital and/or endowment campaigns with approval from the foundation board and CEO.

o   Assist with creation of fundraising-related collateral, website updates and social media content.

o   Coordinate visits and meetings between the Executive Director, Board Members, and potential donors.

o   Comply with fundraising ethics and standards.

o   Pursue professional opportunities to remain up-to-date in the field.

 

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent. It is not an exhaustive list of duties to be performed.

 

Submission Details

For best consideration, please send a cover letter and resume to Adam Reny, President & CEO by June 30th via email – [email protected]

 

Reports To

President & CEO

 

Compensation

Commensurate with experience.

 

Location

Toledo, OH: position will be hybrid with approximately 3 days in the office per week.

 

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1-3 years of fundraising, marketing, or communications experience

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be comfortable asking for money.
• Must be self-starter/self-motivated, well organized, detail oriented and able to work with minimal supervision.
• High degree of professionalism and sensitivity to confidential information.
• Team player with ability to work collaboratively and maintain positive working relationships.
• Proficiency with social media and email marketing platforms.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Computer proficiency; knowledge of donor software products, as well as Microsoft Office products.
• Available for activities before and after normal work hours including weekends, as needed with regular travel necessary.
• Enthusiastic attitude and commitment to the mission of the organization.