Philanthropy Officer – West

About KIND:   Kids in Need of Defense (KIND)
is a global leader in the protection of unaccompanied refugee and
migrant children. Launched in 2008, KIND champions a world in which
every child’s rights and well-being are protected throughout their
journey to safety. KIND has accepted over 23,000 referrals of
children seeking legal representation in their immigration
proceedings. KIND has welcomed more than 41,000 attendees to
trainings since its founding, cultivating partnerships with over
670 law firms, corporate legal departments, law schools, and bar
associations across the country.   KIND’s social services
program ensures that migrant and refugee children – who have often
endured trauma – receive counseling, educational support, medical
care, and other comprehensive services.   To address the root
causes of child migration from Central America, and strengthen the
protection of unaccompanied children, KIND advocates for policy
changes and educates lawmakers, the media, and the broader public
on the conditions that drive these children to flee their home
countries. KIND supports children returning to their home countries
by connecting them to essential support services and sponsors
gender-based violence prevention programs in Central America to
protect children in countries of origin and transit.   KIND is
also building upon its expertise in the protection of unaccompanied
children to encourage the development of pro bono initiatives
across Europe in partnership with European NGOs.  
Position Summary:   KIND seeks a Philanthropy
Officer-West to join a growing team of development professionals
working directly with high-capacity donors and prospects to
accomplish their giving objectives in the form of annual giving,
and major and planned gifts. The Philanthropy Officer-West will
build and maintain a West Coast based portfolio and be responsible
for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, acknowledgment,
and stewardship of major donors and family foundations with a
history of or capacity for gifts of $10,000+ annually to
KIND.     With forecasted revenue growth and
increased recognition on the national stage, this position requires
an individual who enjoys and is particularly skilled in interfacing
with a high volume of donors, with the ambition to maximize
untapped opportunities, as well as attract new supporters aligned
to the organization’s work and mission. The qualified individual
will have a track record of managing a portfolio of donor
relationships; will be a self-starter; and will be prepared to work
in a fast-paced, high-energy virtual environment. They will be
organized, analytical, collaborative, detail oriented; possess
excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as high
numerical literacy; and demonstrate passion for fundraising.  
Key measures of success for the position include increasing
contributed income, growing an overall portfolio of major gift
prospects and donors, and engaging personally with donors and
prospects.   This role is a remote position based
on the West Coast, where KIND is registered, with a particular
focus on the Los Angeles and San Francisco. Significant travel will
be required throughout the West Coast.  
Essential Functions:

Manages a portfolio of 100-150 individuals and family
foundations (in total giving approximately 1.5M annually) with the
capacity to make major gifts, in accordance with established team
goals on meetings, solicitations, donor retention, and Salesforce
management.

Develops strategies to upgrade current donors, identify and
qualify new prospects, and personally cultivate and solicit
high-level gifts.

Serves as development liaison to West Coast advisory committees
and/or field offices, offering fundraising oversight and developing
regional strategies based on local donor base, opportunities, and
obstacles.

Approaches work with creativity and persistence, including but
not limited to pursuing specific donor networks and interest groups
to reach a diverse range of prospective donors.

Provides comprehensive, timely and innovative stewardship for
existing donors. Elevates the importance of stewarding all gifts
and programs in ways that strengthen donor interest in,
satisfaction with, and commitment to KIND.

Collaborates with and supports KIND’s senior leadership team,
program staff, board members, and advisory committee members with
respect to cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
efforts. 

Effectively navigates institutional resources to be an
effective KIND representative with donors. Stays informed of
institutional priorities, regional work and achievements, and
current updates on key immigration issues.

Partners with the Events Director to ensure small-scale
cultivation events, both virtual and in-person, engage donors and
prospects with KIND.

Adeptly manages Salesforce and other processes such as tracking
donor gift projections and list management for portfolio.

Travels up to 30% of the time throughout the West Coast to
cultivate donors with in-person meetings and engagements.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum of 4 years of development experience.

Minimum of 2 years of experience managing a major gifts
portfolio, closing at least $500,000 a year in gifts above
$10,000. 

Demonstrated experience building and managing a donor and
prospect portfolio, knowledge of fundraising and moves management
best practices, a track record of securing six figure or higher
donations from a variety of individual funders, and facility
working with board members and/or volunteers.

Leverage relationships to accomplish tasks in a mutually
beneficial, non-transactional manner. 

Willingness to travel throughout assigned region and ability to
attend functions/activities outside of normal work hours, with
advanced notice. 

Excellent written and oral communication skills in
English.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites (such as Teams,
Excel, etc.); experience with Salesforce and DonorSearch
preferred. 

Ability to work collaboratively and multi-task in our KIND
environment, managing numerous priorities and emerging
opportunities.

Excellent organizational skills with ability to work on
multiple projects in a deadline-oriented environment. Ability to
prioritize tasks and to delegate as appropriate.

Ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds,
lived experiences, and communication styles. 

Committed to prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion as
well as embracing transparency and authenticity in daily work
life. 

Be disciplined and nimble to ensure delivery on our core
mission of access to justice and protection of children’s wellbeing
and rights.

Showing the ability to multi-task and work with a sense of
urgency in a dynamic, fast paced environment.

Committed to practicing and supporting wellbeing and a
work-home life balance. 

Experience working and communicating in a remote
environment. 

Salary Range: $80,000 – $100,000 a year  

Benefits: Discover the perks of working for KIND   KIND
requires all staff be COVID vaccinated with the exception of those
who have medical or religious beliefs exemptions.  
Application Instructions:   In order to be
considered for the desired role please apply following this link:

https://jobs.lever.co/supportkind/c869690a-2633-439b-92d4-693078144300?lever-origin=applied&lever-source%5B%5D=The%20Chronicle%20of%20Philanthropy
  Please be advised that an employment application will need
to be submitted along with your resume and cover letter, in order
to be considered for the desired role.   KIND has an
organization-wide commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We strive to create a work environment where everyone has a sense
of belonging. Individuals from historically underrepresented or
underserved communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
  Disclaimer: KIND is committed to an ethical
recruitment and hiring process and maintains a firm “no fees”
recruitment policy. We will never charge a fee or ask for money as
part of the application process. KIND also conducts all interviews
via telephone or video conference, and at no time will KIND engage
in a text or mobile app-based application or interview process. For
more information, please visit the following
website: https://supportkind.org/join-the-team/kind-employment-practices/.