Fund Development Officer | Kolkata

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Fund Development Officer - Kolkata

Rotary International
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14 hours ago
Work from home
Full–time
General Overview
• The Coordinator’s primary responsibility is to proactively assist in raising major gifts from Zones 6, particularly Kolkata, Bihar, Orissa and states of North-East. The position will identify, cultivate and solicit individual and corporate prospects, especially HNIs and non-Rotary entities with a potential for outright gifts and commitments of US$ 25,000 or more, with an emphasis on gifts and commitments of US$50,000 or more. The position will help process related recognitions and provide ongoing stewardship to the donors. The Major Gifts Officer (MGO) position supports the volunteer structure including RSL, Senior Manager, The Rotary Foundation (TRF), Manager, Fund Development Donor Services and the Fund Development team based at SAO. The position will also support the mission of Building The Rotary Foundation Endowment: 2025 by 2025 goal.
• This will be a home-based position at Kolkata, West Bengal, India.

Education
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) is essential. Post-Graduate in Social Work or fundraising or diploma in Management is desired.

Knowledge and Skills
• Familiarity with personal computers and database applications required, including advanced experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); Familiar with and reasonable ability to handle digital media/communication
• Strong inter-personal skills and a professional demeanor, strong commitment to customer service, and proven ability in oral and written communications in English, including public speaking and promotional writing. Ability to interact with high-level donors and volunteers while advancing individual relationships resulting in philanthropic contributions and commitments.
• Works independently and collaboratively with colleagues in a team environment while being comfortable with qualitative and quantitative evaluation. Self-starter, highly organized and able to proactively schedule and manage time and projects. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and reach goals in a timely fashion. High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, and strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Knowledge of additional local languages will be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with non-profit associations and charitable tax regulations, including donor privacy policies and practices.

Specific Duties
• Develops and maintains a portfolio of key major and planned giving prospects with the capacity to make gifts or commitments of US$25,000 or more by maintaining frequent communication with prospects directly and through volunteers as part of a contact management system. Prepares and coordinates the presentation of major gift proposals to prospective donors.
• Develops information base of prospective non-Rotarians with capacity to make major gifts or commitments of $25,000 or more in the future.
• Averages 50 contacts (face-to-face, telephone, major gift proposals, etc.) per month with major gift donors and prospects. Read more