Fundraising Officer

**Fundraising Officer**:
**Overview**

The primary responsibility of this position is to proactively assist in increasing the funds received by The Rotary Foundation (TRF) of Rotary International. This position will support and assist the Foundation Services Supervisor in the overall development and implementation of fundraising strategies in the region, which will embrace all aspects of the fund development process. This position supports the volunteer structure and the Foundation Services Supervisor in identifying, cultivating, and soliciting individual prospects capable of giving outright and planned gifts of at least US$10,000. This position will also ensure continued implementation of Every Rotarian, Every Year (EREY) effort and support volunteer fund development activities, including the board of the TRF Associate Foundation ABTRF, within the geographic region served by the Brazil Office.

**You Will Have**
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) required. International Relations, Financial Sales / Marketing and/or accounting background preferred.
- Excellent communication skills (including listening) coupled with strong writing and very well-developed presentation skills.
- Two years of fund development experience with a large or international organization preferred. Experience living, working or studying in a multi-cultural environment desired.
- High level of interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with high-level donors and volunteers while advancing individual relationships resulting in philanthropic contributions.
- Must be able to manage multiple priorities and work under time constraints.
- Solid organizational skills and attention to detail
- Firm commitment to provide outstanding customer service to internal/external contacts.
- Strong analytical capacity and mathematical skills.
- Strong self-starter.
- Understanding and awareness of multi-cultural diversity issues and informed on current affairs.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in a team environment while also being comfortable with qualitative and quantitative evaluation.
- High level of computer analytical tools such as Excel and PowerPoint
- Familiarity with non-profit association and charitable tax regulations preferred.

**You Are Good At**
- Interact and work effectively with stakeholders across the organization
- Self-motivating and managing multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
- Written and oral communication
- Showing attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Customer service
- Written and oral communication
- Public speaking
- Showing attention to detail
- Analytical thinking and research
- Balancing multiple tasks and prioritizing
- Strong administrative skills
- Understanding and awareness of multi-cultural diversity issues
- Proficiency in English required

**You Will Be Responsible For**
- Assists the Foundation Services Supervisor in developing and maintaining a portfolio of key major and planned giving prospects with a capacity to make gifts of US$10,000 or more by maintaining frequent communication with prospects as part of a contact management system. Prepares and coordinates the presentation of major gift proposals to prospective donors.
- Averages 50 contacts (face-to-face, telephone, major gift proposals, etc.) per month with major gift donors and prospects.
- Gathers, records, and properly stores information about major gift prospects utilizing Raiser’s Edge as part of the contact management system.
- Assists in the design and implementation of a fund development plan for the Brazil Office geographic area that further enhances Every Rotarian, Every Year effort and the Foundation’s major and planned giving efforts. This plan includes specific strategies for donor acquisition, retention and upgrading opportunities with special emphases on recurring gifts, the Paul Harris Society, major gifts and Bequest Society commitments.
- Monitors the progress achieved in fund development activities by Rotary zones, districts and clubs. Verifies timely delivery of the various progress reports and club goal forms. Follows up and urges completion when one or more parties fail to report as expected. Recommends encouragement, follow up, or corrective action as necessary.
- Actively promotes and monitors the successful implementation of Paul Harris Societies in all districts.
- Develops and administers appropriate cultivation/stewardship events as needed.
- Assists with the development and distribution of regionally-specific donor appeals as appropriate.
- Provides timely and reliable information, including accurate statistical information, adequate audiovisuals and appropriate literature, to all parties participating in fund development efforts. Ensures appropriate material is requisitioned in advance, stored properly, and dispatched on time.
- Focuses support on senior Rotary leadership, including endowment major gift advisors, regional Rotary Foundation coordinators and assistant regional Rotary Found