Development Officer

Duties:

1. Ministry Development Strategy
   1. Develop and execute strategic fundraising plans for an assigned book of ministry, aligning efforts with departmental and organizational priorities
   2. Present and articulate fundraising opportunities, programs, and initiatives to donors in a compelling manner to advance giving
   3. Collaborate with other Development Officers to identify opportunities, share insights, and align fundraising strategies across ministry portfolios
   4. Contribute to the advancement of ministry-wide fundraising initiatives, goals, and objectives
   5. Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of donor retention strategies to strengthen long-term engagement and giving
2. Donor Engagement & Cultivation
   1. Develop and implement individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for each donor
   2. Partner with Development leadership and key stakeholders to ensure major donor acknowledgement and cultivation
   3. Design and execute a targeted engagement plan to deepen donor relationships and enhance long-term investment in the ministry through personal identification and information sharing
   4. Develop and implement strategies to identify and cultivate emerging and next-generation donors
   5. Manage ongoing cultivation and strategic plans to increase donor participation, commitment, and giving levels
   6. Identify and pursue new donor prospects through strategic networking and relationship development
3. Donor Portfolio Management & Administration
   1. Oversee donor communications to ensure timely, strategic responses that strengthen major donor relationships
   2. Direct the development and maintenance of donor tracking systems, confidential reports of major donors, and data of donor prospects for strategic planning purposes and decision-making

3. 3. Interface with development staff related to ensure the accurate processing, maintenance, and stewardship of donor contributions and information
4. Partner with Regional and Area Ministry teams to align fundraising strategies and support integrated development efforts
5. Other duties and projects as assigned by supervisor to support department and organizational needs

Qualifications

• Must possess a vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ and agree with the Joni and Friends statement of faith
• Desire to serve in a growing and dynamic Christian service ministry
• Candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years fundraising, sales, or related experience
• Possess excellent human relations skills; strong organizational ability; goal oriented and self-motivated
• Strong presentation skills and public speaking experience
• Proven ability to develop and cultivate positive relationships between JAF and current major donors and major donor prospects, develop and manage major donor prospects
• Strong computer skills to include donor database management systems; experience with Salesforce beneficial
• Good interpersonal communication skills both verbal and written and the ability to effectively organize and prioritize a wide range of daily tasks with varied deadlines are necessary
• Must be detail oriented, committed to accuracy, a team player and self-starter who is flexible and able to work independently
• Must have a strong sense of confidentiality
• Strong general computer skills are necessary along with a competent, working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Salesforce, and the Internet
• Valid driver’s license is required
• Understanding of Christian ministry and specifically Joni and Friends is desirable

Compensation $62,000 - $70,000 

This is a hybrid position (Mon, Tue, and Thu in our Agoura Hills office, Wed and Fri are remote). 

EMPLOYEE MINISTRY ENGAGEMENT:

Joni and Friends is a Christ-centered community. Therefore, we expect every employee at Joni and Friends to excel in their walk with Christ and in their specific employment role in our Christian community. We purposely create a gospel-centered environment and offer leadership and development training to help employees perform their work with integrity and excellence, serving in our Christian community at Joni and Friends to fulfill our religious ministry: to share the gospel and serve people living with disabilities.

All employees do this, regardless of their specific role, by:

• Modeling Joni and Friends’ Christian beliefs and practices to advance our gospel mission during working hours and nonworking hours
• Supporting fellow staff and volunteers at Joni and Friends in following Christ, by praying for each other, sharing Scripture and setting an example of how to live a faithful Christian life
• Engaging in the lives of people living with disabilities with love, dignity, and in a manner that commends and proclaims the gospel.
• Participating or leading in prayer and worship during meetings, events, and outreaches
• Affirming the Joni and Friends Statement of Faith annually and not engaging in any conduct or promoting any religious beliefs inconsistent with such beliefs
• Upholding and advancing Joni and Friends’ Mission and Vision through a focus on our Values.
• Actively attending a church that has a statement of faith that does not contradict Joni and Friends’ Statement of Faith

Joni and Friends seeks to glorify God in the way we conduct ourselves, and in the work we do together as a Christian community. Employment at Joni and Friends is not only a job but a ministry and a calling from God.