Individual Giving Advisor
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Individual Giving Advisor - Chicago, IllinoisOverviewAs we celebrate our Centennial year, we invite you to join us in shaping the next century of impact. Be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives as we remain devoted to a future of health and hope for everyone, everywhere. At theAmerican Heart Association, your contribution matters, and so does your career.The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for an Advisor, Individual Giving focused on fundraising in Chicago and other metro markets in the Midwest.This position can be home-based within the Midwest Territory, preferably in Chicago, IL.ResponsibilitiesThis role is a critical member of the fundraising team, responsible for securing donations of $100,000 or more while moving donors to their highest level of engagement with the mission. The Advisor cultivates relationships and solicits support alongside market staff from current and past American Heart Association donors; and identifies, cultivates, and solicits an assigned portfolio of prospective donors toward their support of our mission.Complete a minimum of 100 face-to-face donor and prospective donor visits each fiscal year to develop and own an individual portfolio of approximately 75 individual donors across the assigned region with the capacity to give six-figure gifts.Make at least 24 qualified asks for six-figure gifts annually for restricted and unrestricted purposes.Responsible for meeting personal fundraising goal of $1M annually through various giving mechanisms such as cash, gifts of stock, family foundation support, or other ways to give, as well as deferred giving with the support of the charitable estate planning team.Ensure timely documentation of plans, opportunities, and interaction results, and to ensure donor information for assigned portfolio is current, accurate, and complete in our CRM database.QualificationsBachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.Minimum of three (3) years of experience in fundraising or sales with at least one year focused on major gifts or large accounts, preferably supporting large scale research on health and/or community issues.Collaborative skills with all levels of staff, prospects, volunteers, and donors.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Must be able to travel overnight approx. 10% of the time with an additional 60% local/daily travel within your territory.Preferred skills:Minimum of three (3) years knowledge of philanthropic landscape.Minimum of two (2) years of experience using donor relationship management software, such as BBCRM Blackbaud, Dynamics, and/or Raiser's Edge.Compensation and BenefitsOur goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution.The American Heart Association's mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin, and physical or cognitive abilities. We're committed to ensuring our workforce, workplace culture, and mission have a shared impact across a diverse set of backgrounds.This position not a match with your skills? Click here to see other opportunities.In accordance with local and state laws where applicable, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with DisabilitiesPosted Date: 1 week ago (10/23/2024 5:27 PM)Requisition ID: 2024-14615Job Category: Individual & Institutional Giving#J-18808-Ljbffr