Foundation Specialist (Multiple locations)

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.