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• Develops a plan and underlying strategies to achieve an annual fundraising goal. 
  • Plan components include direct mail, on-line giving, and any grants, special events, and/or major donor/board personal solicitation. 
• Designs and executes a direct mail campaign.
• Prepares letters, obtains vendor estimates, and selects and works with a printer/mailing service.
• Identifies donor prospects inside and outside of LWVSC membership.
• Develops a plan to cultivate existing donors and move them up the giving ladder.
• Arranges for or makes personal solicitations. Researches grantor prosects from family, community and other foundations.
• Writes grants.
• Develops and/or oversees the coordination of relationships with donors and grantors.
• Plans and executes any special events (e.g. house parties, cultivation events, Zoom or special event fundraiser).
• Promotes planned giving.
• Works with the Communications Director to develop promotional materials and incorporate the use of various media to further fundraising efforts.
• Monitors and evaluates fundraising results and makes course corrections to the annual plan as needed.
• Prepares monthly reports for the Board of Directors. Works with the board of directors to educate them on and utilize them in their fundraising roles.
• Maintains a donor database, tracking contributions over time.
• Acknowledges all donations.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years’ non-profit fundraising experience Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Data management and analytical skills
• Familiarity with the South Carolina fundraising landscape
• Desired:
  • Familiarity with the League of Women Voters
• Other:
  • Works remotely, attending virtual board meetings and occasional in-person board meetings in Columbia, SC, as able.
  • Must be able to begin work by July 1, 2024.