Organization Summary

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CaringBridge is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization offering free personalized websites to those wishing to stay in touch with family and friends during a significant health challenge. Our mission is to amplify the love, hope and compassion in the world, making each health journey easier.

Duties and Responsibilities

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• Supports the definition of individual giving programs that engage donors with CaringBridge.
• Oversees CB’s new virtual peer to peer fundraising program that includes: active events, third party events celebration giving .
• Oversees direction of CaringBridge Direct Mail Program.
• Carries out effective fundraising strategies to ensure organizational goals are met for building upon donor loyalty both online and offline.
• Collaborates with Individual Giving Team on major fundraising campaigns and appeals for Year End and Annual Fund Giving.  Collaborates with Individual Giving Team in the development of giving channels/ opportunities within the organization.
• Serves as part of the individual giving team and represents programs to other CaringBridge departments to ensure that fund development goals are met and strategies are implemented (i.e. Marketing & Outreach, Technology, Finance & Administration and Program).
• Provides recommendations on course of action based on the performance of fund development strategies through analysis of data, research and understanding of CaringBridge donors, their behavior, demographics and trends.
• Tracks, monitors and reports performance of programs against budgets
• Maintains a current understanding of the marketplace including industry trends and best practices as it relates to online fundraising stewardship, communications and engagement.
• Nurtures a culture of philanthropy for reflecting the core values of CaringBridge; for treating donors and volunteers with respect; and for complying with the highest standards for ethical fundraising.
• Establishes and sustains interactive relationships with internal contacts and external contacts to result in favorable networks to support the current and future goals of the organization and to benchmark practices/results to maximize organizational effectiveness.
• Keeps manager informed of important developments, potential problems, and related information necessary for effective management.  Coordinates/communicates plans and activities with others, as appropriate to ensure a coordinated work effort and team approach.
• Performs related work as apparent or assigned.
  

Qualifications and Requirements

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• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in fund development or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in fund development or position of similar responsibilities.
• Proven track record of managing successful fundraising campaigns.
• Experience with Peer to Peer Fundraising, event fundraising or annual fund preferred .
• Experience coordinating project team activities, identifying resources and developing project timelines.
• Self directed worker who can adapt to change in a fast paced environment
• Strong collaboration and teambuilding skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent problem solving analysis and demonstrated leadership. 
• Working knowledge of non-profit industry including best practices and emerging trends.
• Ability to cope with the rapid pace and constant change associated with the industry.
• Ability to successfully manage numerous projects simultaneously.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft applications and knowledge of online fundraising platforms – experience with Convio preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with personnel and outside contacts.