Full-Time RISD Fund Officer
Job Description
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) seeks a RISD Fund Officer to join its Institutional Advancement team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team who is responsible for engaging RISD’s alumni, parents, students and donors in meaningful ways and encouraging them to financially support the college.
The RISD Fund Officer employs customer relationship management skills to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward new and existing donors in support of the RISD Fund which encourages unrestricted and designated, current use gifts. Concentrating efforts on securing annual gifts from alumni, parents, and friends, the RISD Fund Officer develops an annual plan to cultivate and solicit a portfolio of 150 prospective and current donors for membership in the 1877 Society ($2,500 or more) and Families Association Leadership Council ($5,000 or more). The RISD Fund Officer conducts at least 150 personal visits annually. The incumbent will create personalized engagement plans for each assigned prospect and works collaboratively with the Alumni + Family Relations team in leveraging Alumni Association and with the Executive Director, RISD Fund for 1877 Society and Families Association Leadership Council cultivation opportunities to engage and steward donors. The RISD Fund Officer also plays a vital role in building the pipeline for the College by assessing the giving capacity and philanthropic interests of assigned individuals and recommending those with major gift capacity ($100,000 or more) for assignment to Philanthropy Officers who will cultivate these donors for multi-year commitments.
Required Knowledge/Skills/Experience:
- Proven ability to communicate and present persuasively, build relationships and influence others.
- Strong organizational and database skills.
- Commitment to centering inclusivity, diversity and equity in executing key responsibilities.
- Willingness to travel on daily and/or weekly basis locally or assigned geographic territories.
- Interest/experience in art and design desirable.
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with a broad spectrum of divisional and institutional colleagues, within an environment that values diversity and inclusion.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Minimum of one (1) or more years of fundraising (or related sales) experience devising and executing face-to-face solicitations.
RISD recognizes diversity and inclusivity as fundamental to its learning community and integral to an art and design education. We welcome candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. RISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
How to Apply
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