Individual Giving Associate
Corporation for Findlay Market
Position Description
Overview
The Individual Giving Associate will raise funds for vital Corporation for Findlay Market (CFFM) programs and initiatives through donor prospect research, individual donor cultivation plans, major gifts, planned giving and foundation relations, and will assist with all fundraising events and campaigns at Findlay Market. They will maintain accurate records of all donations, grants and donor information in CFFM’s donor database, and will assist with grants research, applications and reporting. This position is primarily Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend and evening shifts to accommodate CFFM’s various onsite campaigns and fundraising events.
Living the Mission
As ambassadors for Findlay Market, every team member plays a vital role in supporting the organization’s mission, values, and philanthropic efforts. This means actively contributing to the market’s initiatives, embodying our commitment to community and diversity, and championing the cultural and economic vibrancy that defines Findlay Market. Together, we strive to uphold our mission and make a lasting impact.
Role Description
The Individual Giving Associate will help raise money for vital Findlay Market initiatives and programs, market events, and general operating expenses. They will report to the Development Manager.
The Individual Giving Associate will manage the entire development cycle for a portfolio of individual donors, and will act as the project manager for the organization’s individual giving strategy. They will be responsible for maintaining accurate donor records in CFFM’s donor database, and for pulling appropriate reports to help cultivate donors and increase giving, as well as providing tax receipts and acknowledgement letters to all donors.
They will work cross-functionally with other teams to implement data tracking and collection processes for all CFFM programs. They will organize and gather data for grant applications and reports, CFFM’s annual report, fundraising campaigns and events, and upon request.
The Individual Giving Associate will work closely with the Director of Development & Strategic Growth to implement a transformational capital campaign; duties will include, but are not limited to, prospect research, donor outreach, onsite fundraising efforts, donation tracking and acknowledgements.
The Individual Giving Associate will work closely with the Finance team to ensure all funds are tracked appropriately. They will also work closely with the Communication team to help with crafting engaging calls to action, plan social media campaigns for fundraising events and initiatives, and to help engage, organize and recognize volunteers and donors.
The Individual Giving Associate will work to help create awareness among the general public that the Corporation for Findlay Market is a non-profit organization with many philanthropic endeavors through onsite fundraising campaigns, and by maintaining accurate records with Charity Navigator and GuideStar.
The Individual Giving Associate will have the following detailed responsibilities:
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
Donor Cultivation & Individual Giving
- Process donations, send thank you letters and tax receipts, and ensure accurate upkeep of BetterUnite donor database.
- Create individual engagement plans, stewardship plans and giving goals for each donor based on giving history, relationship and the organization’s knowledge of the donor’s giving potential.
- Qualify, develop and maintain year-round relationships with a portfolio of individual donors and prospects.
- Act as the Development team’s donor portfolio project manager.
- Assist with planning and execution of annual donor recognition events.
- Work with Development Manager to plan and execute Supporter Appreciation Month.
- Assist with planned giving inquiries and gifts.
- Assist with the creation and distribution of an annual giving report.
- Support Board giving through creation of annual Board pledge cards, donor cultivation plans, and more.
Fundraising Campaigns
- Manage ongoing Fundraising Brick campaign, including promotion, ordering, installation and donor recognition.
- Incorporate peer-to-peer giving as appropriate to reach campaign goals.
- Help plan and execute Giving Tuesday campaign, including securing matching donors, and working with Communication team to draft and post social media content and send donor emails, and more.
- Assist with planning and execution of all Spring & Winter Fund Drives, including compiling donor outreach lists, creating individualized asks based on giving history, relationship and giving potential, addressing and mailing physical mailers, recording all donations, sending thank you receipts, building online fundraising campaign landing pages, and additional tasks upon request.
- Assist with having a visible onsite fundraising presence to engage and educate shoppers.
- Assist with additional fundraising campaigns as assigned.
Fundraising Events
- Assist with planning and execution of annual fundraising event, Flavor of Findlay, including full responsibility for the silent auction, registration and fundraising raffles and games.
- Assist with adding fundraising components to Findlay Market events.
- Assist with ideation, planning and execution of any additional fundraising events.
Grants
- Proactively research new grant opportunities and sources of funding.
- Help maintain grants calendar, and keep track of recurring annual grant application cycles.
- Support grant reporting and evaluation processes and deadlines.
- Compile necessary data, photos and anecdotes for all grant reports.
- Work with program teams to implement data tracking and collection processes.
- Act as staff liaison with grant contractors to ensure they have all data and information necessary to draft grant applications and reports.
- Draft grant applications and reports as necessary.
BetterUnite Donor Database
- Act as the “BetterUnite Super User” – learn how to operate all facets of the database, including managing donor data and running reports.
- Be the most knowledgeable staff member who can educate and assist others with BetterUnite.
- Keep up with all BetterUnite updates and modifications, and implement any necessary changes.
- Maintain accurate donor, sponsor and grant records in BetterUnite.
Assist with fundraising efforts and campaigns, and maintain accurate records of funders and sponsors for CFFM’s events and programs, including:
- Findlay Kitchen
- Findlay Learn
- Findlay Launch
- Education Center
- Findlay Market Shopping App
Secondary Duties & Responsibilities:
Findlay Forward Capital Campaign
- Maintain accurate records of CFFM’s capital campaign asks, pledges, and donations.
- Send appropriate acknowledgement letters and tax receipts to campaign donors.
- Support creation and distribution of capital campaign marketing materials.
- Assist with long-term engagement plan for new donors to campaign.
Values, Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to work in a proactively diverse and inclusive organization.
- Excellent, proven interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong writing skills and ability to edit their own work to create a polished product.
- Effective problem-solving and mediation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to share skills and knowledge with others.
- Proficiency with office computer equipment and software.
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Continual on the job learning is required.
- Skill and experience in event planning and execution, coordinating activities, evaluating data and establishing priorities.
- Experience with donor management database.
- Must be able to work some non-traditional hours, including evening and weekends.
- Education – Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree required.
- Experience – 2 years relevant non-profit work experience required.
- Computer and technical skills – proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and online platforms (e.g. Google apps, MailChimp) is required.
- Experience with donor cultivation and knowledge of moves management practices.
- Ability to transport oneself to work, and to travel throughout Cincinnati during the work day.
Application Information
- Application: Apply with a cover letter and resume online via Paycom.
- Deadline to Apply: Applicants will be interviewed on a rolling basis; March 28 deadline
- Pay Range: $17-$20 per hour
- Benefits: This is a year-round, full-time position with an attractive benefits package that includes:
- 4 Weeks of PTO (5 weeks after 2 years, 6 weeks after 10 years)
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Health Benefits (medical, dental, vision) including High Deductible Health Plan with employer paying 85-90% of health premiums
- Employer Funded HSA ($1,000-$1,200 for individual or $2,000-$2,200 for Family) - for those enrolled in health benefits
- Sabbatical Program: 5 weeks paid sabbatical after 5 years with $1,000 stipend at the start of sabbatical
- Option for monthly cell phone reimbursement or company phone
- Work computer
The Corporation for Findlay Market is an equal opportunity employer.
