Fundraising Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Hourly wage : $33.19 - $35.71 ($60,405.80 - $65,000 a year)

Purpose : The Fundraising Professional is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to secure financial support for the organization’s mission. This role focuses on donor engagement, cultivation of philanthropic partnerships, and the strategic oversight of fundraising events and campaigns to meet development goals. The position includes ensuring alignment between fundraising, branding, and outreach strategies.

Job Duties :

• Develop, implement, and continuously refine a comprehensive fundraising strategy that includes annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, corporate sponsorships, foundation support, events, and digital fundraising.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual, corporate, and foundation donors.
• Collaborate with leadership to set clear, measurable fundraising goals aligned with organizational objectives and growth targets.
• Create donor engagement plans and communication strategies to build long-term relationships.
• Identify new and innovative revenue streams and donor engagement tactics to diversify funding sources.
• Create targeted campaigns and appeals tailored to different donor segments, including individual, corporate, and institutional donors.
• Work closely with program and finance teams to align fundraising messages with programmatic impact and to ensure compliance with funder expectations.
• Design, lead, and oversee the strategic planning and execution of key fundraising initiatives, including high-profile events such as galas, donor stewardship experiences, and digital fundraising campaigns.
• Collaborate with marketing staff to produce fundraising materials. (e.g., appeal letters, newsletters, social media content)

Education :

Experience : A minimum of two years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, development, or related fields.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Benefits :

Travel Required : Minimal

Location : Utica, NY

RCIL is a civil rights organization that offers individuals with disabilities a wide range of independent living and advocacy services through the numerous programs we manage.

RCIL is an equal opportunity employer, and it is the policy of RCIL not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion or veteran status.