Global Development Officer – GTA Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Global Development Officer – GTA to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Solicit and acquire funds to meet annual financial goals;
- Plan, participate in the creation of and edit personalized, compelling project proposals to various audiences;
- Prospect potential donors, corporations and foundations;
- Develop relationships with current donor portfolios to deepen and broaden existing philanthropy commitments;
- Acquire, cultivate and grow new donors and foundations;
- Promote and encourage donors to participate in our Legacy Giving program;
- Recruit, coordinate and participate in ministry trips with major donors;
- Develop and implement strategies that will open up new donor markets with the primary focus on multi-cultural sectors;
- Steward and provide opportunities to engage donors so they grow increasingly committed to the ministry.
Requirements:
- Self-starter and able to work independently with a minimum level of supervision;
- CFRE designation is an asset;
- Personable, friendly and donor-centric;
- Experience writing proposals is an asset;
- Familiarity with moves management and customer relationship management systems;
- Passionate about raising funds for the primary purpose of sharing God’s Word;
- Ability to make the ask and solicit funds;
- Excellent influencing and relationship building skills;
- Experience of developing and implementation of prospecting plans;
- Successful track record as a professional fundraiser or as a relational salesperson.