International Development Officer II, Florida

Cross Catholic Outreach

International Development Officer II

Department: Major Donors

Reports To: International Development Manager

Position Summary:

This regional major gift officer position, also known as International Development Officer, is responsible for maintaining and increasing funding from major donors in their assigned region through effective identification, cultivation, and solicitation. The focus of this position is to identify and deepen long-term relationships built on a firm understanding of donor interests, passions, and values. This position can work remotely.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Relationship Management and Solicitation (65%) Act as primary relationship manager for individual donors to reach or exceed annual funding goals; play lead role in soliciting and closing major gifts; and meet or exceed the expected level of donor activity each week and month, i.e., number of calls, asks, personal correspondence, personal visits etc.

Cultivation and Stewardship (25%) Actively thank donors for support, welcome new donors to the organization and facilitate access to executive team and other departments.

Monitoring, Reporting and Documentation (10%) Uphold set process protocol for organization and department related to donor records and accurate documentation of all interactions with donors.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required/Preferred:

A sound working knowledge of fundraising principles

Proven ability to work independently and effectively with donors and as part of a team

Proven success in strategic planning and execution of major gifts campaigns

Proven ability to effectively communicating Cross' major donor projects and goals

Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and resolve problems quickly

Commitment to Christian-based fundraising

Commitment to professional ethics in working with highly confidential, sensitive information

Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to respond adeptly to rapidly changing priorities and ability to work well under pressure

Superior oral and written communication skills

Database management skills and proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Ability to travel internationally and domestically several times a year for meetings, donor visits and gatherings within assigned regions

Ability to accompany donors on international vision/mission trips to visit Cross projects in developing countries

Experience Requirements:

Minimum 5 years of successful fundraising experience for a non-profit or equivalent experience in a related field with field sales or territory management.

Education or Certification Requirements:

Bachelor's degree.

Cross Catholic Outreach Mission:

Our mission is to mobilize the global Catholic Church to transform the poor and their communities materially and spiritually for the glory of Jesus Christ. Your gift empowers us to serve the poorest of the poor by channeling life-changing aid through an international network of dioceses, parishes and Catholic missionaries. This cost-effective approach helps break the cycle of poverty and advance Catholic evangelization.