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Fund Developer Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada

About Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada

Since 1941, the mission of Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada has been to serve those in needthe most vulnerableregardless of race, religion, or creed. This leading community resource offers help and hope with dignity as it strives to meet the diverse needs of men, women, and children in Southern Nevada. Through the generosity of foundations, grants, organizations, and individual donors, Catholic Charities operates 16 programs providing support to more than 4,500 people daily and encompassing four core areas: Family Services, Food Services, Immigration and Refugee Services, and Homeless and Housing Services. Catholic Charities also operates the largest Meals on Wheels program and Emergency Shelter Services in Southern Nevada.

Position Summary

The Fund Developer is responsible for maintaining and fostering relationships with approximately 150 donors in their assigned portfolio. In collaboration with the Fund Development Manager, this position focuses on donor curation and conversion through segmenting donor communication, recording activities in the database, and ensuring personalized stewardship that aligns with the agencys fundraising strategy.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain an assigned portfolio of approximately 150 donors, ensuring personalized stewardship and engagement activities.
• Conduct regular donor interactions via in-person meetings, phone, or email to build prospects and solicit gifts.
• Collaborate with the Fund Development Manager to personalize agency donor communications, including updates, appeals, new funding opportunities, and acknowledgment letters.
• Track progress toward agency budget and goals, analyze and report donor data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement within the donor portfolio.
• Record donor activities and communication regarding assigned prospects using the Blackbaud CRM database.
• Alert the appropriate Development team members of charitable gifts made by key individuals, donors, volunteers, and/or Trustees.
• Build positive internal relationships and stay current on program operations and agency strategy to inform donor conversations and updates.
• Serve as backup for monetary coding, gift entry, and other Development department tasks.
• Serve as backup for leading agency tours.
• Engage the community by attending events to promote and represent the agency.
• Provide in-person support for on-campus activities, including volunteer check?in.
• Assist with additional department and agency?wide events and initiatives, including event coordination.
• Protect confidential information, company property, and electronic data by complying with safety rules.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff, board members, donors, volunteers, community groups, and other related agencies.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Outstanding customer service skills; enjoys speaking on the telephone and in-person with donors.
• Sound judgment with the ability to work autonomously and make decisions.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.
• Experience with a CRM system required; non?profit donor database (Blackbaud Raiser's Edge or similar) preferred.
• Prioritize work, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Expert proficiency in computers, including database experience and Microsoft Officeespecially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Valid drivers license and personal transportation available for frequent travel to business meetings (mileage is reimbursed under federal guidelines).

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Two years of work experience in non?profit agency operations.
• Database experience in a fundraising environment, Blackbaud (or similar fundraising database) preferred.
• Flexible schedule to work after hours and weekends as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Primarily works in a shared office environment but may work throughout the agency and off site.
• Communicate with donors, volunteers, board, and co?workers.
• Operate and use office equipment.
• Continuously sit, stand, walk for prolonged periods, and climb stairs as needed.
• May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

Compensation and Benefits

This position pays $26.45 per hour. Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada offers an excellent benefits package, including insurance benefits, paid time off, and a retirement plan.

CCSN is a drug?free and equal?opportunity employer. All employees must successfully complete a drug test and background check prior to employment.