Development Officer

Description

The purpose of the Development Officer is to maintain and grow corporate partnerships across Muncie and Fort Wayne, as well as develop relationships for individual giving. Additionally, this role will focus on sharing the mission and vision of Teen Works statewide. This position reports to the Vice President of Development and Communications and is an integral part of the Development and Communications Team.

It is expected that this position will successfully raise funds to empower teens to achieve excellence in community, college, and career. This position will also collaborate with other staff members on activities designed to enhance and support the overall mission of Teen Works.

• Manage a portfolio of Fort Wayne and Muncie corporate donors, including cultivation, stewardship and relationship-building.
• Develop relationships with individual donors in northeast Indiana to grow individual giving for all programs in that area.
• Engage corporate partners in volunteerism through execution of Professional Development programming and Mock Interview and Presentation Day
• Research and develop new corporate and third-party relationships in Fort Wayne and Muncie
• Grow and manage both the Fort Wayne and Muncie Advisory Councils
• Serve as staff lead for signature events in Muncie & Fort Wayne
• Data management as it relates to your portfolio
• As Teen Works continues its state-wide growth, this position will support prospecting in new cities
• Lead the execution of the Teen Works Futures Breakfast in Fort Wayne and provide support for Muncie location

• Highly motivated to meet and exceed fundraising goals
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized
• Comfortable in settings where networking is required
• Clearly communicates the mission and vision of the organization
• Excels in a collaborative environment

• Bachelor’s Degree in non-profit management, marketing, business, or related field
• Non-profit experience is a plus
• Strong computer skills, with experience in Microsoft Teams, Salesforce, and/or Give Smart a plus
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Critical and creative thinker who is strongly motivated to meet fundraising goals