Senior Individual & Planned Giving Officer - San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is an international, nonprofit conservation organization with two front doors: the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. We integrate wildlife health and care, science, and education to develop sustainable conservation solutions.


HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION
The Senior Individual and Planned Giving Officer is responsible for managing a portfolio of prospects to secure financial resources to meet SDZWA's immediate and long-term priorities; this position will work closely with the philanthropy team, volunteers, and committee members, as well as donors and prospects. This position reports to the Director of Philanthropy.

WHAT YOU WILL DO
• Manages dedicated portfolio of 125 donors and prospects
• Identifies, qualifies, cultivates and solicits donors for gifts of $100,000 and up
• Maintains continuous relationships with prospects/donors
• Provides complex interpretation regarding fund raising and planned gift vehicles
• Collaborates and liaises with volunteers such as committee members
• Recommends specific designation and level of gift for solicitations
• Meets financial goals of campaign with respect to individual and planned gifts
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The position will have an emphasis on government grants and corporate and foundation fund raising. A successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in government grant and corporate and foundation fund raising, including prospecting for opportunities, effectively discerning "matches" between the funder's guidelines and potential donors, possessing strong skills in cultivating donors, grant writing to the funder's specifications, and following through with post-grant reports and stewardship strategies.  A finalist would be equally comfortable making a face-to-face request for funds as well as crafting a persuasive written grant application. A successful candidate would be an approachable team player for the Corporate, Foundation, and Government Grants team and the Philanthropy team and have the ability to meet ambitious financial goals. Candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter and writing sample with their application.
• JOB EXPERIENCE
◦ Experience in fundraising
◦ Experience in the development field
• EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
◦ Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field or equivalent specialized training
◦ Current valid California Driver’s license in good standing
• SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
◦ Solicitation strategies
◦ Fundraising
◦ Moves Management
◦ Estate planning methods and specific planned giving techniques.
◦ Tax aspects of gift plans.
◦ Communicate effectively (verbal and written)
◦ Develop cultivation strategies
◦ Write and track proposals
◦ Meet short and long-range goals
◦ Work with teams and effectively with others
◦ Analyze and utilize database information


SOME OF THE REWARDS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER
• Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
• Family Passes
• Complimentary Tickets
• Free Parking at the San Diego Zoo & San Diego Zoo Safari Park
• Local and In-House Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
IMPORTANT DETAILS
• Location: San Diego, CA
• Position Type: Salaried Full-Time Exempt Position
• Salary Range: $113,410 to $127,586

About The Salary Ranges
The posted salary range represents the full compensation potential for this role over time. Initial hiring offers are typically made within the lower to mid portion of the range and are based on a combination of relevant experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and organizational considerations. Placement near the top of the range is generally reserved for individuals who demonstrate sustained performance, growth, and expanded responsibilities in the role over time.
Fraudulent Recruiting
Beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance contacts will use an @sdzwa.org email address. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance only conducts interviews via phone, Zoom, Teams or in-person.

If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance employee, please e-mail sdzwacareers@sdzwa.org. If you feel that you have been the victim of fraud, please contact your financial institution(s) immediately.
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