KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Donor StewardshipIndividual Giving (50%)
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Manage a portfolio of individual donors, with particular focus on mid-level gift prospects ($1K - $5K)
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Develop and execute a moves management strategy to cultivate, solicit, and steward donors toward deeper engagement and increased giving
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Prepare and deliver personalized stewardship communications including thank-you calls, impact updates, and meaningful touchpoints throughout the year
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Oversee annual giving campaigns and appeals in collaboration with the CDO and Communications Associate
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Maintain accurate and detailed donor records in Bloomerang database, capturing all relationship-building interactions
Fundraising Events (35%)
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Lead the planning, logistics, and execution of LUW's signature fundraising and cultivation events, including the annual spring gala and fall benefit concert
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Develop event concepts, timelines, budgets, and revenue goals in partnership with the CDO
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Recruit, manage, and steward event committees, honorees, vendors, and sponsors
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Oversee solicitation and fulfillment of event sponsorships
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Coordinate with the Communications Associate on all event collateral, invitations, and digital promotion
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Conduct post-event analysis and apply learnings to strengthen future events
Grants Support (10%)
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Collaborate with the Development DataGrants Coordinator to provide program narrative content for select grant applications and reports
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Cultivate relationships with foundation program officers as assigned by the CDO
Department Collaboration (5%)
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Represent LUW at community events, donor meetings, and public-facing engagements as needed
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Contribute donor stories and program information to support communications efforts
QUALIFICATIONS
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3+ years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, sales, or a closely related field
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Proven experience planning and executing events with significant logistical complexity
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Demonstrated ability to build and manage relationships that result in financial support or comparable outcomes
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, including comfort with donor-facing correspondence
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Strong project management and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Google Workspace; comfort learning CRM systems
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Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for local travel
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Commitment to the mission and values of LUW
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Bachelor's degree required
