Development Officer (DO)

ESPONSABILITES:

The following are the key duties and responsibilities of the Development Officer:

Grant Portfolio Management:

        •   Writes and leads the development of proposals and reports, supports the management of the submission and agreement processes

•   Works collaboratively across centers to compile the necessary information for applications and reports

•   Manages the grant proposal and reporting calendars with other team members, and tracks activities in fundraising database

•    Researches funding prospects and keeps an eye on grant and funding trends

•   Works closely with other team members to ensure recognition requirements of grants are fulfilled on time

Donor Relations Management :

•   Works with the marketing department to develop and enhance promotion and recognition tools aimed (website, print pieces, email content, story/pic/video library, frames)

•   Works on updating organisation policies and procedures

•    Supports the Executive Director with recognition and stewardship for major gift donors

Donor Database Administration:

•    Collaborates with other team members on performing regular database maintenance, including system backups and duplicate management

•    Tracks and reports on data for fundraising and grants.

Know-how:

• Organised, systematic, and able to prioritise, schedule, and perform complex tasks on time and with minimal supervision

• Able to maintain confidentiality; demonstrate sound judgment and discretion

• Ability to liaise with other departments to achieve a common goal Personal Characteristics (characteristics in blue should be present in all job descriptions)

• Proven ability to work well within a team

• Self-motivated and results-oriented

• Passionate

• Flexible, ability to adapt to change and shifting priorities and to work simultaneously on a variety of complex projects

• Friendly, patient, and a good listener

 • Positive, solutions-based attitude

 • Contribute to a positive culture of organisation

• Desire to learn, grow, and be coached

 • Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends is required

• Discreet.

• Accepts to work with people from different backgrounds and different cultures. T

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the Development Officer. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, and skills required. Job descriptions are somewhat fluid and will change depending on the agency’s strategic direction and overall strategic objectives.