Family Foundations Specialist (Multiple locations) - Tenders Global

Family Foundations Specialist (Multiple locations)

Wounded Warrior Project

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The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Family Foundations Specialist
is a member of WWP’s fundraising team. The Family Foundations
Specialist will steward a portfolio of foundations – primarily
individuals giving through a family foundation. This position will
identify, cultivate, and steward donors through ongoing personal
contact and building relationships. The Family Foundations
Specialist will share in the financial goal for all foundation
giving and be responsible for generating revenue from a portfolio
of primarily family foundation donors giving above $10,000+
annually.

 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Drive the growth of their portfolio by working with family
    foundation donors to give at their capacity. Stay apprised of donor
    priorities and opportunities to pursue funding and maintain
    channels of communication.

  • Move potential family foundation donors in an appropriate and
    timely fashion toward solicitation and closure.

  • Keep track of foundation application deadlines and required
    grant report deadlines.

  • Ensure portfolio is properly balanced for effective moves
    management. Track communications within Salesforce CRM to ensure
    prioritizing foundations passions through relationship based
    fundraising strategies.

  • Develop appropriate cultivation strategies to maintain and
    increase giving to WWP.

  • Effectively articulate, verbally and in writing, WWP’s history,
    mission, vision, and programs to potential funding sources.

  • Work with WWP’s content specialist to prepare letters of intent,
    proposals, stewardship reports and other materials required by
    donors.

  • Provide monthly and quarterly revenue projections and
    forecasting for portfolio donors and contribute to the overall team
    goal.

  • Represent WWP and speak to community audiences, organizations,
    and donors. Travel to meet with existing and prospective donors in
    support of program objectives.

  • Establish effective working relationships and work
    collaboratively with WWP teammates across the organization, e.g.,
    Communications, Marketing, Programs, and other Resource Development
    teams, working across channels to garner new donors.

  • Other related duties as assigned.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

  • Strong business acumen with the ability to monitor, compile, and
    analyze data to guide decision making.

  • Strong interpersonal skills.  Demonstrated ability to
    develop and maintain professional relationships and build
    successful and effective relationships.

  • Ability to communicate technical information and requirements to
    teammates and leadership.

  • Strong organizational and time management skills. 
    Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adapt to changing
    priorities and meet deadlines. Strong attention to detail and
    ability to prioritize, delegate, and ensure that deadlines are
    met.

  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and
    tact.

  • Demonstrated understanding of Wounded Warrior Project and its
    mission, values, programs, and services, and the impact of these
    programs and services on wounded warriors and their families.

  • Demonstrated understanding of military service organizations
    (MSOs) and veteran service organizations (VSOs).

  • High energy level. Self-starter; willing to take initiative.

  • Demonstrated computer proficiency using Microsoft Office, e.g.,
    Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

  • Unequivocal commitment to the highest standards of personal and
    business ethics and conduct.

  • Mission-driven, guided by core values, and a pleasure to work
    with.

 

EXPERIENCE

 

Requirements

  • Five years of demonstrated achievement identifying, cultivating,
    soliciting, and stewarding major donors and/or family
    foundations.

  • Two years of experience working with Salesforce or similar CRM
    database.

     

Preferences

 

  • Experience writing and/or editing grant proposals and
    reports.

  • Three years of experience working in non-profit
    organization.

 

EDUCATION

 

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree. Equivalent combination of education,
    experience, training, or certification may be considered in lieu of
    degree.

 

Preferences

  • None

 

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURE

 

Requirements

  • Valid state-issued driver’s license.

 

Preferences

  • None

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • General office environment; temperature controlled.

  • May require participation in events under varying weather
    conditions.

  • Up to 25% travel.

  • May require lifting/carrying items up to 50 pounds.

 

 

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