Development Officer
Job Description:
MiracleFeet is a global nonprofit working to eliminate a leading cause of physical disability worldwide. Over two million children live with the severe consequences of a treatable birth defect known as clubfoot, and 200,000 more babies are born with it yearly. Thanks to a non-surgical solution called the Ponseti method, 95 percent of cases can be fully treated for less than $600. Since 2010, MiracleFeet has scaled this proven, low-cost treatment to 36 countries where children previously had limited or no access to care. Still, today fewer than one in five children have access to treatment.
Our Team: Culture
Join our movement to work toward a world where all children born with clubfoot realize their rights to quality treatment. We are in it to end it! Our global team comprises health professionals, social entrepreneurs, project managers, data nerds, innovators, and activists. In accordance with our values, we strive to create a collaborative, collegial, and respectful environment to ensure all staff feel valued, included, and appreciated. In all facets of our work, we celebrate creative thinking and problem-solving.
Summary
MiracleFeet plans to raise $36M in gifts and future pledges over the next 3 years, to grow its annual operating budget from $10M to $16M per year by 2026. To get there, we are pursuing significant growth in funding from all donor segments, with a focus on high-net-worth individuals and major institutional donors, including corporations, foundations, and government entities. MiracleFeet seeks a collaborative, innovative, and entrepreneurial professional for the role of Development Officer to increase MiracleFeet’s revenue and awareness. The Development Officer will work with integrity and purpose demonstrating professional initiative to create new ways to engage current and prospective donors and leverage their strong background as a fundraising leader to successfully expand support from high-value sources.
The Development Officer will be an essential contributor to the team’s objectives by establishing and leading a systematic process for identifying, evaluating, and applying for new funding opportunities. This will include conducting daily surveillance of prospects to identify funding opportunities and donors that align with MiracleFeet funding needs. This position will produce compelling content for letters of inquiry, proposals, reports, and other fundraising initiatives.
The ideal candidate will have experience in all aspects of large gift fundraising including research; a strong attention to detail; and strong writing, editing, organizational, and project management skills.
This position will report to the Chief Development & Communications Officer and is a full-time, exempt position. Candidates may be based in MiracleFeet’s Chapel Hill, NC office, or work remotely within the U. S.
Essential Functions
• Manage a portfolio of individual, foundation, and corporate donors.
• Research and identify new prospective global health funders and institutional donors.
• Summarize key research findings, develop a prioritized list of prospects to pursue (based on alignment, grant-making processes, connections, etc.), and manage the overall pitch process for each revenue source.
• Prepare and present engaging information about MiracleFeet for donor prospects, including introductory emails and letters of inquiry, with the goal of making at least five introductions every month.
• Write clear and compelling content for proposals, grant applications, concept notes, and reports and design/format materials to match MiracleFeet’s brand and style.
• Coordinate with internal teams (e.g., Programs, Finance, Communications, etc.) to ensure grant deliverables to various stakeholders, including preparing documentation to report fund utilization and program outcomes as required.
• Stay abreast of trends in philanthropy and global health as well as best practices for nonprofit fundraising.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed by the individual in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. Employees may have other duties assigned at any time.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree
• At least ten years of professional work experience, ideally in nonprofits, fundraising, communications and/or a related area.
• Proven history of creating and implementing strategies for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors with the capacity to make 5- and 6-figure annual gifts and 6- and 7-figure leadership gifts.
• Superlative interpersonal skills combined with self-confidence, gravitas, and the ability to effectively present content.
• Ability to travel domestically required (up to 50%). Some international travel is likely.
• Passion for MiracleFeet’s work and vision.
• Experience working in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint .
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Strong critical-thinking and investigative research skills, with the ability to synthesize research findings to make recommendations for the next steps for funding opportunities worth pursuing.
• Able to take ownership of a process and use problem-solving skills to resolve issues based on analysis, experience, and judgment.
• Function independently and as part of a team – showing initiative, motivation, flexibility, accountability, and attention to accuracy with projects, tasks, and deadlines.
• Highly organized with excellent time-management and prioritization skills.
• Demonstrated ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive content.
• An eye for creating efficiencies and keeping track of details.
• Good listener with a strong ability to internalize key messaging and language.
• Experience using constituent relationship management software and database systems.
• Knowledge of nonprofit trends, international development, global health, and related issues.
Salary/Benefits
• The salary range is $60K – $80K and is commensurate with experience.
• Health, life, and disability insurances.
• Three weeks of vacation per year.
• Optional dental and vision insurance.
• 401K plan available with employer match.
To Apply
Please submit your detailed cover letter and resume here.
Once you submit your application, you should receive a notification confirming your materials were received. If you do not receive this automatic message, please contact tameka.davis@miraclefeet.org. We also recommend you add notifications@app.bamboohr.com to your contact list to ensure delivery of all
correspondence from us. Please no phone calls.
Applications will be accepted until June 6th, 2023, or until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is ideally August 1. The qualifications above are illustrative of the type of candidate we are looking for, but we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the requirements listed above.
Encouraging Applicants of All Backgrounds
We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply, especially people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We are an equal-opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. No matter one’s background, the new Development Officer must value and advocate for inclusion and equity.
MiracleFeet is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all employees to share this commitment.
MiracleFeet organizational values are Collaboration, Ambition, Integrity, and Justice. We demonstrate these collective behaviors that make us unique.
For additional information, refer to our website: www.miraclefeet.org
