The ARK of SC - Philanthropy Officer Full time, Exempt Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000 Mission Statement: The ARK of SC provides hope and relief to families living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. The program allows caregivers a much needed break from caregiving responsibilities. The care receivers are able to socialize with one another in a program of social activities tailored to their needs in a loving and caring atmosphere of complete acceptance. The Philanthropy Officer is responsible for fundraising efforts related to: Building External Relationships, Raising Awareness, Increasing Funding, Sustaining and Developing Programs. This position includes securing major and planned gifts from individual donors, including unrestricted annual gifts, designated gifts for projects and programs and planned gift commitments. Manage a portfolio of high profile, high-capacity donors as well as securing sponsorships for the annual fundraising events. This position will be responsible for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting donor prospects and securing annual unrestricted gifts, special gifts and planned gifts. REQUIRED Experience, Education, Skills, and Knowledge: Bachelor’s degree in a related field and proven experience in major gifts acquisitions, individual fundraising, a legal, financial, or related field, with direct experience in cultivation and solicitation of individuals Proven experience in creating, implementing & growing major & planned giving strategies Established experience with managing and growing a portfolio of major donors and prospects Demonstrated ability to generate funds through development campaigns and fundraising Capability to deal with individuals from various backgrounds including clients and personnel Demonstrated ability to quickly establish and maintain effective rapport in community networks Able to work comfortably and professionally with a diverse group of people including but not limited to: donors, foundations, advisors, trustees, individual prospects and volunteers. Initiate and manage sponsor/donor cultivation and stewardship throughout the year, including corporate sponsorship DESIRED Experience, Education, Skills, and Knowledge: Experience with overseeing and coordinating with an events coordinator on existing fundraising events Ability to create a major and planned gifts budget to incorporate into the annual budget Excellent interpersonal skills and strong oral and written communications skills Proficiency in CRM Database entry & maintenance Empathetic to the special values and challenges of Alzheimer’s families Benefits of working for The ARK 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO accrued/Sick leave) 12 Paid holidays per year (in addition to PTO listed above) Paid end of year closure (8-10 days, includes two paid holidays mentioned above)) Comp time accrual (YTD only) Flexible work day schedule* Personal and professional growth opportunities Education is at the forefront of all services at The ARK. We do this through our core values of compassion and understanding. Each person is appreciated for their unique and individual contributions. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran - The ARK is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents. A cover letter is required upon submission of a resume. Please send a cover letter and resume to Associatedir@thearkofsc.org. Resumes that are submitted without a cover letter will not be considered. *Subject to business needs, we may support flexible and hybrid work arrangements. Options will be discussed during the interview process.