Development Officer - Annual Giving at Siskin Children's Institute

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fundraising, Donor Engagement, Campaign Management, Data Analysis, Communication, Collaboration, Strategic Thinking, Project Management, Digital Campaigns, Stewardship, Metrics-Driven Decision-Making, Donor Segmentation, Email Marketing, Social Media, Direct Mail, Event Planning

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Description The Development Officer - Annual Giving is responsible for planning, implementing, and managing a comprehensive annual giving program to build a sustainable pipeline of donors and philanthropic revenue. This role oversees all aspects of direct response fundraising, donor acquisition and retention, special campaigns, and mid-level giving strategies to support the organization’s mission. The Officer will collaborate closely with Director of Development, Marketing, and senior leadership to achieve annual fundraising goals. Key Responsibilities Program Leadership Develop and execute a multi-channel annual giving strategy (direct mail, email, social media, peer-to-peer, and digital campaigns). Establish annual fundraising goals and metrics, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities. Design and manage donor segmentation, stewardship, and upgrade strategies for recurring and mid-level donors. Campaign Management Plan and implement giving days, year-end appeals, and other seasonal campaigns. Partner with Marketing/Communications to create compelling messaging, design, and content. Oversee vendor relationships related to printing, mailing, and digital fundraising tools. Donor Engagement & Stewardship Build and maintain strong relationships with annual giving donors ($1–$10,000 range). Develop stewardship plans, including acknowledgment letters, impact reports, and donor recognition opportunities. Collaboration & Leadership Collaborate to maximize donor participation and cross-strategy alignment. Provide regular progress reports and analysis to senior leadership and the Board. Participate in planning and execution of Events. Data & Analysis Monitor KPIs, including donor retention, acquisition, participation rate, and revenue growth. Recommend improvements and innovations in annual giving programs. Requirements Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or CFRE preferred. Demonstrated success in planning and executing multi-channel fundraising campaigns. Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills. Ability to analyze data, segment donors, and apply metrics-driven decision-making. Experience working with donor databases/CRMs and digital fundraising platforms. Collaborative, creative, and strategic thinker with a donor-centered approach. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Working Conditions Full-time, exempt position. Some evening and weekend work required for events and donor engagement. Hybrid/flexible schedule may be considered.

Responsibilities

The Development Officer - Annual Giving is responsible for planning and managing a comprehensive annual giving program to build a sustainable pipeline of donors. This includes overseeing direct response fundraising, donor acquisition, and retention strategies to support the organization’s mission.