Job Overview
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Detroit (SVdPD) exists to build a more equitable and compassionate world through meaningful personal relationships, providing whatever is needed to help our neighbors in need get back on their feet and on a path towards self-sufficiency. Our programs provide support ranging from utility, housing and food assistance to education and mentorship programs. The Society also operates a network of thrift stores, two camps, food depots and a nutritional center. We are passionate about systemic change and helping neighbors throughout Metro-Detroit break out of poverty. The role of the Mid-Level Gift Officer is to serve a caseload of donors by initiating, building and maintaining dynamic, reciprocal relationships with individuals, couples, and families who partner financially with SVdP.
Essential Duties
- Cultivate donor relationships by updating, appreciating, and asking mid-level donors to deepen their financial partnership.
- Solicits and closes gifts from mid-level donors.
- Executes strategy through phone, email, and USPS communication.
- Updates the database with call notes and new information about donors.
- Learn about programs and projects and effectively communicate the mission to donors.
- Conducts oneself in a professional, friendly and truthful manner to donors.
- Researches, identifies, and promotes hand-off of high capacity donors to the appropriate MGO.
- Manages a caseload capacity of 400 – 600 donors.
- Meets with a Veritus manager on a weekly basis for accountability and to discuss strategy and moves.
Education And Experience
- Bachelor’s degree
- 2 years of Non-Profit development experience
Qualifications
- Communicates at an advanced level, oral and written.
- Strong phone skills – warm tone, good speaking cadence, clear and articulate speech.
- Has a curious mind.
- Demonstrates a strong donor service attitude.
- Participates as a team player.
- Demonstrates strong relational skills.
- Uses interpersonal skills demonstrating tact, patience, and courtesy.
- Knowledgeable about donor databases.
- Exhibits strong time management skills and completes tasks on time.
- Handle tasks independently and is a self-starter.
- Exhibits a high level of integrity.
For any questions, please contact Gabby Hornak at ghornak@svdpdetroit.org.
