Mid-Level Giving Officer I

Donor Qualification, Solicitation, and Stewardship (80%)

• Manages a portfolio of 150-250 Mid-Level donors and prospects; develop strategies and implement plans for qualifying, cultivating, stewarding, and soliciting those donors. Responsible for meeting revenue, solicitation, visit, and outreach goals set forth in annual work plan each year with an ultimate annual fundraising goal of $500,000. Meeting this fundraising goal includes upgrades to major gifts.
• Identify planned giving opportunities and partner with planned giving officers to solicit and close bequest, asset, and life income gifts.
• Builds relationships with donors through virtual and in person visits and other engagement opportunities.

Analysis and Data Management (10%)

• Tracks opportunities, plan notes, call notes and responses, contact attempts, communications preferences, and interests in donor database.
• Attends trainings and actively learns databases, systems, and other technology used by the Development department and Earthjustice to ensure effective collaboration, communication, and efficiency.
• Remains apprised of trends in philanthropy and Earthjustice's programmatic work.

Collaboration (10%)

• Promotes team cohesion and a positive workplace culture by taking part in team, department, office, and organization wide meetings, trainings, skills sharing, and events
• Collaborates with Development Operations Team and Deputy Director, Outreach and Membership Services on donor data, data analysis, metrics, and portfolio recommendations
• Attends gift officer meetings across teams for assigned regional territory to personalize donor engagement strategy and portfolio qualification with colleagues in principal, major and planned giving.

This role raises funds to support Earthjustice's environmental law work, which protects people's health, preserves places and wildlife, advances clean energy, and combats climate change through legal advocacy.

• 5-7 years of direct experience in nonprofit fundraising and/or membership programs with a focus on engaging and soliciting donors making gifts in the 4-6 figure range
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing fundraising initiatives including personalized cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation strategies
• Ability to manage both a robust portfolio and multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong and effective communication and interpersonal skills that you leverage to build strong relationships with donors, volunteers, and all levels of staff
• Experience with donor databases and fundraising systems
• Bachelor's degree or related experience
• Demonstrated commitment to Earthjustice's values of Justice, Excellence, Inclusion, and Partnership.

We offer a competitive salary and excellent, comprehensive benefits. We also offer a casual and congenial work environment. The annual salary range for this role in New York, New York is $99,500 – $110,500.

Earthjustice is the nation's leading environmental law organization. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people's health, preserve magnificent places and wildlife, advance clean energy, and combat climate change.