[Hiring] Philanthropy Officer @US FUND FOR UNICEF

Role Description

Reporting to the Senior Managing Director, Philanthropy Team Lead, the Philanthropy Officer identifies, cultivates, and solicits high-net-worth individuals for UNICEF USA's major donor program, managing a portfolio of 100–150 donors and prospects and securing five- and six-figure gifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5-7 years’ relevant work experience
• Proven track record of securing five and six-figure gifts
• Self-motivated professional with a proven success record in fundraising
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong experience using a fundraising database
• Keen attention to detail and flexibility in high-pressure situations
• Ability to effectively lead internal and external meetings
• Experience managing frontline fundraisers is a plus
• Strong work ethic, confidence, initiative, and enthusiasm as a team player
• Strong commitment to international humanitarian relief and development
• Willingness to travel domestically and occasionally internationally
• Demonstrate UNICEF USA Core Values: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Teamwork, and Service

Requirements

• Familiarity with CRM technologies
• Experience with international development or humanitarian organizations is a plus
• Employs active listening techniques to empathically meet clients’ needs
• Proficiency in transforming, translating, and communicating data-based information clearly
• Drives own learning and takes initiative towards meeting annual professional development goals
• Ability to deal with highly sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
• Understands key constituent, prospect, and proposal data elements