Fundraising Campaign Consultant

Summary

Join Togetherwork as a Consultant and help clients engage alumni through fundraising efforts. You will conduct feasibility studies and direct capital campaigns, working autonomously to achieve client and internal goals. Responsibilities include prospect research, conducting interviews, analyzing results, developing campaign strategies, managing volunteers, and securing contributions. This role requires 2+ years of experience in fundraising, a BA/BS degree, and strong communication and project management skills. Togetherwork offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, parental leave, and more.

Requirements

• 2+ years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising, higher education, or consulting required
• BA/BS degree is required
• Working knowledge of databases, and/or fundraising database software required; experience with Salesforce preferred
• Exceptional level of organization and project management skills
• Ability to develop strong, trusted relationships with clients and key contacts
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, present, and influence at all levels of a organization
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time while paying strict attention to detail
• Ability to lead and manage internal account teams, assisting with communication campaigns, data maintenance and payments systems
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate challenges and deliver client-focused solutions based on customer needs

Responsibilities

• Work autonomously to achieve client and internal goals
• Communicate with a variety of stakeholders while producing high quality work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
• Conduct major gift prospect research
• Schedule and conduct interviews that will inform, educate, and cultivate major gift prospects for a campaign
• Analyze interview results and formulate recommendations for a capital campaign and present findings to contractual stakeholders
• Develop and implement campaign strategies specifically designed to achieve the goals of campaign
• Identify, recruit, train and manage volunteer campaign leadership on solicitations efforts
• Schedule and conduct solicitations, in conjunction with volunteers, to secure campaign contributions
• Embrace a forward-thinking attitude by continuously seeking out opportunities for personal and professional development
• Exhibit ideal team player traits by supporting colleagues and taking initiative to collaborate on tasks and projects beyond assigned duties
• Comply with Company policies, the Association of Fundraising Professionals Code of Ethical Principles, and Standards of Professional Practice
• Maintain working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, Salesforce, Monday.com, and Adobe Acrobat
• Periodic travel for meetings and volunteer training, up to 25%

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working for non-profits is a preferred
• Membership in a Greek social organization preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 100% Employer paid short/long term disability
• Basic Life
• 401(k) option with 100% company match up to 4%
• Flexible paid personal/vacation time built on mutual trust and accountability
• 10 sick days annually
• 10 company paid holidays
• 6 weeks paid parental leave
• Pet Insurance
• Medical Travel Benefits
• Infertility Benefits
• Teladoc
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Benefits & Engagement Platform