Development Specialist, Corporate Giving

Responsibilities 

• Lead a personal portfolio of corporate (healthcare and non-healthcare companies), with a primary responsibility to identify new donors and secure revenue in support of Conquer Cancer’s strategic priorities 

• Identify potential prospects through research, events, and connections to healthcare companies and lead outreach  

• Develop and present compelling presentations and proposals for corporate donors and prospects  

• Lead donor touchpoints year-round including face to face and virtual meetings, representing Conquer Cancer’s strategic priorities, including senior leadership as appropriate  

• Participate in moves management process, and solicit corporate and grants/gifts including drafting stewardship and thank you communications 

• Assist in the development of grant/gift reporting and data integrity; track proposal opportunities and support pipeline accountability in the Conquer Cancer database  

• Stay current on corporate giving and industry trends and best practices to inform prospect and donor strategy  

• Support developing organization’s corporate relations strategy in alignment with the organization’s 5-year strategic plan 

• Maintains accurate donor and constituent records in StratusLive inclusive of tracking moves management with assigned portfolio and ensuring accuracy of opportunity records  

• Develop updates for leadership and board members in collaboration with senior leadership.  

• Assist in the implementation of fundraising best practices for deeper donor stewardship  

• Additional duties as assigned 

Required Education and Experience 

• Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, philanthropic studies, communications, sociology, or related field or equivalent years of experience and/or training 

• 5 years non-profit fundraising experience, preferably with corporate fundraising experience in a health care setting 

• Direct experience in working with and securing major gifts through a variety of corporate engagement tactics including cause marketing, grant making, employee engagement preferred  

• Direct experience in building long-term donor relationships and demonstrated success at prospecting and pipeline building 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook 

• Experience using industry-based software/client management databases (i.e. Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, StratusLive) 

Preferred  Experience 

• 4+ years of progressively responsible experience with corporate relationship management 

Competencies  

• Ability to work in a cooperative manner with a diverse group of internal and external groups to achieve collective goals 

• Excellent communication skills, including written, with the ability to clearly convey and receive information  

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-based environment 

• Strong coordination and project management skills 

• Excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail  

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines, prioritize, and multi-task   

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with ability to communicate professionally with all levels and diverse groups  

• Strong team player and work cross-functionally throughout the organization 

ADA/Physical Requirements 

Must lift up to 10 lbs 

Fast-paced office environment with extended periods seated or standing at a desk   

High use of computer and other office technology equipment 

Travel 

10-14 days/yr 

Work Environment  

Hybrid work location. Fast-paced office environment.