Fundraising Senior Specialist - Harrisonburg, VA

Church World Service•Harrisonburg, VA

About The Position

Imagine waking up every morning with the chance to change someone's life. Imagine knowing your efforts will benefit both your career and our neighbors around the world. At CWS, our team knows they are making a difference every day. Whether you're in our U.S.-based offices supporting refugees, asylees or unaccompanied children ... implementing hygiene initiatives in Cambodia or rebuilding projects in Central America ... or even connecting remotely from your home on fundraising campaigns, grant reports, or critical communications - you have the opportunity to work towards a world where everyone has food, a voice and a safe place to call home. Purpose The CWS Fundraising Senior Specialist will be responsible for all private fundraising at the CWS offices. They will ensure that CWS offices are able to maintain robust reserve of unrestricted funds to support diverse initiatives in support of humanitarian migrants in CWS. They will report directly to the Office Director and collaborate closely on fundraising priorities and initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
A minimum of 4 years' previous work experience in non-profit fundraising.
Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheet, database and Web-based applications.
Strong organizational, diplomatic and priority-setting skills.
Strong budgetary skills.
Energetic individual with clear and effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to travel as necessary, sometimes on short notice.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Self-starter.

Nice To Haves

Experience in refugee resettlement is a plus.
Experience in Salesforce and CRM management is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Raise a minimum of $250,000 in unrestricted funds annually, within two years.
Create CWS offices annual impact report and other appeals.
Put on four fundraising events per year, one per quarter.
Manage corporate match program and cultivate large donations from corporate funders.
Cultivate 20 additional monthly donors annually.
Create and manage a donor appreciation program, including creating specific content and events for donors.
Running end of year campaign, ensuring additional donations are received and all donors are adequately thanked and acknowledged.
Fully manage the design of print, digital materials, and web pages.
Participate in all program meetings, staff development activities, and fully engage as a member of the team.
Comply with all policies, procedures, and protocols of the agency.
Work to promote an equitable and inclusive office environment.
Perform other related duties and projects as requested.