The Advancement Officer will manage donor relationships, develop engagement plans, represent MLT at networking events, and drive fundraising efforts.
The Opportunity
MLT is looking for an exceptional Advancement Officer, Individual Giving who will be responsible for cultivation, stewardship, engagement, and fundraising for a portfolio of high-level stakeholders. This exciting impact role systematizes MLT’s approach to engaging stakeholders across various areas of capital, connectivity, influence and advice. The Advancement Officer - Individual Giving will be an integral part of the fundraising efforts of the Advancement team.
Location: This position is flexible with a preference for candidates based in a major metro area on the Eastern side of the United States. While we are open to remote workand geography is not the only factor in determining Advancement Officer portfolios, proximity to key East Coast hubs will be an advantage in terms of donor face-to-face interaction potential and time zone alignment.
What You'll Do:
- Manages a portfolio of existing and prospective donors and supporters, including both those where the Advancement Officer is the primary point of contact and those where the Advancement Officer acts as a support to another internal lead
- Takes a holistic approach to engagement that strategically leverages stakeholder time, treasure, and talents in ways that both meet MLT objectives and are of value to the stakeholder
- Represents MLT at donor networking opportunities to identify, cultivate, steward, and solicit donor prospects
- Participates in identifying, qualifying, and cultivating a robust pipeline of prospective donors and stakeholders
- Develops and executes thoughtful, tailored donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans, communications, and materials
- Designs and drives customized engagement plans that align with MLT financial and other goals and deepen stakeholder involvement, enthusiasm, and long-term commitment
- Listens actively to understand the stakeholder’s perspective and engages in high-touch, audience-centered communications to build meaningful and lasting relationships
- Effectively and collaboratively project manages stakeholder strategies, working in partnership with cross-functional colleagues
What You'll Bring:
- 10+ years of professional experience with a bachelor's degree in a related field (MBA or other advanced degree a plus)
- Experience identifying and engaging high net worth individuals and senior executives
- Experience building, and generating revenue through, high touch, mutually beneficial relationships
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with ability to effectively convey complex ideas clearly
- Strong ability to lead cross-functional collaboration and communication, and to actively listen and incorporate inputs from multiple stakeholders
- Takes ownership and finds effective solutions with minimal direction
- Comfort with CRM systems, and willingness to learn and frequently use Salesforce specifically
- Proficiency with the Google suite
- Strong project management skills, with experience with project management tools, such as Asana, a plus
What We Offer
Inspiring Work
-Transform lives and contribute to a larger social cause
-Quickly see measurable impact from your work
-Make your mark during a critical growth phase for MLT
-Opportunity to work with the visionary leader, John Rice
Community
-Weekly virtual and in-person happy hours
-Employee Affinity Groups (EAGs)
Professional Development
-Regular skill-development seminars hosted by our industry-leading partners
-Regularly scheduled lunch-and-learns
Benefits Package
-Health and dental insurance
-Workplace flexibility
-Paid holidays
-Transit benefits
*Benefits package applies to full-time employees only
About Management Leadership For Tomorrow (MLT)
MLT is a national nonprofit committed to expanding economic opportunities and building a more inclusive economy. For over 20 years, MLT has provided enterprising young people with a proven playbook for economic mobility and has partnered with the world’s leading employers to help them recruit the best talent from all backgrounds, develop their next generation of leaders, and create cultures of fairness where all employees can thrive. Learn more at mlt.org.
COVID Statement
MLT is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace, and to modeling the highest degree of health standards for our Fellows, our Partners, and the communities we serve. We expect all MLT employees and contractors to be fully vaccinated - including the booster regimen - against the coronavirus (COVID-19), in accordance with ADA accommodations. Visitors to MLT’s office in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) locations or remote work sites should also expect to comply with this requirement.
Please apply to a position with MLT ONLY if you are willing and able to prove that you are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, regardless of work location.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
We're an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Top Skills
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