Development Officer (Cleveland) - Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana

Description:
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana is in search of a Full-time Development Officer in the Northeast Ohio (Cleveland) region. The ideal candidate will have had proven success in identifying and cultivating strong donor relationships and will be responsible for developing and implementing initiatives to solicit individual, and community prospects and donors for major gifts, ensuring a strong base of ongoing financial support for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northeastern Ohio. The Development Officer is expected to cultivate, solicit, close, and steward active prospects and identify, qualify and cultivate new prospects for the Foundation with major gift giving capacity. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, special event planning, external and internal event oversight, and corporate sponsorship. The ideal candidate must also have excellent communication skills; ability to articulate the Foundation's mission and charitable giving vehicles to a diverse group of constituents.

Interested candidates must possess a Bachelors Degree in a related field; 5-7 years fundraising experience with a proven record of success in identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding annual, special or major gifts from individuals, corporations or foundations strongly preferred.

Type Full Time

Positions 1

Location NE Ohio

Posted On 8/9/2010

Contact
Please submit cover letter, resume, and salary history to:
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
Attention:  LaTonga Malone
2545 Farmers Drive, Suite 300
Columbus, OH 43235
614-923-0560 FAX
Email: LaTongaM@makeawishohio.org

No phone inquiries please