Philanthropy Specialist

Solari, Inc.
life insurance, paid time off, long term disability, 401(k)
United States, Arizona, Tempe
1275 West Washington Street (Show on map)
Mar 15, 2025
The Job/What You'll Do: The Philanthropy Specialist will implement donor engagement, event planning, and coordination in alignment with the organization's philanthropic objectives. This role involves close collaboration with Leadership to develop and implement strategies that address organizational requirements and foster future growth. The Specialist will manage various initiatives concerning corporate, foundation, and individual contributions, as well as events. As an essential member of the philanthropy and fundraising team, the Philanthropy Specialist will contribute to donor administration, outreach efforts, campaign management, and event execution. Additionally, the Specialist will handle internal processes, database management, and communication tasks related to the philanthropy team, ensuring effective use of the donor CRM platform. Responsibilities: Proactively seeks to network and enhance the portfolio. Coordinates and executes donor stewardship and recognition activities to bolster portfolio support and increase donor engagement. Initiates contacts with potential planned to give and endowment donors, identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding these individuals, adhering to the highest ethical standards, Donor Advisement Funds (DAF). Ensures the maintenance of detailed and accurate records related to activities and prospect management. Administers in-kind donations, legacy gifts, and the issuance of donor acknowledgment letters. Coordinate the logistics for the yearly gala, along with donor and employee engagement initiatives and various philanthropy-related events. Assist with gala preparations by tracking auction items, managing sponsor payment follow-ups, and organizing logistical support for award presentations. Facilitates audits and benchmarking, ensuring all accounts are arranged and free of duplicate accounts. Develops and implements strategies for events aimed at encouraging annual donations and enhancing community engagement. Recognizes effective trends and relevant content for social media platforms. Creates opportunities for major gifts that align with Solari's objectives with the charitable interests of donors. Conducts thorough research and offers detailed information on prospects for major gifts and donor profiles. Provides progress and results in relation to established objectives. Responsible for managing the CRM system and the Quarterly Newsletter. Provide prompt, courteous, and professional internal and external customer service, including responding to internal and external communications promptly and attentively. Provide support to Solari's Annual Philanthropy Plan, fundraising strategy and campaigns to exceed budgeted revenue. Composes various written materials, including visit strategies, briefings, correspondence, proposals, pledge documents, and agreements for gifts. Coordinates community networking events, meetings, and donor tours. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Exceptional written and verbal communication Promotes open communication and contributes to an environment of trust and mutual Fast learner who finds simple and creative solutions to complex Strategic thinker with a track record of data-driven decision- Finisher with keen attention to Ability to thrive working independently and cross-functionally managing multiple Tech-savvy with proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel). Ability to act professionally and maintain appropriate boundaries with clients and staff. Ability to report as scheduled to work, meetings, training, and job-related activities prepared and as scheduled. Ability to consistently demonstrate compassion and meet people with compassion; Effort, every interaction deserves my best effort; and Ownership, which drives the company's success. Maintains an open and accepting mindset by being an active learner, participating in discussions with others, trying new approaches and ideas, and being self-aware and self-reflective for continual personal, professional and leadership growth. Education & Experience: 3-5 years of industry experience in non-profit fundraising, donor engagement field Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) Certification, preferred Bachelor's Degree in marketing, business, or a related field ^{Working Conditions:} ^{While performing the job duties in the office or at a home office, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands; they must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Exposure to noise typical with office operations. Ability to hear and speak. Employees must maintain a stable and secure private home internet with a minimum of 50Mbps download and 5Mbps upload, and an average jitter less than 20% of latency. https://speed.cloudflare.com/} ^{Who We Are & What We Offer:} ^{Solari is an award-winning nonprofit that operates a 24/7 crisis line serving statewide in Arizona, Oklahoma and Colorado. Our mission is to Inspire Hope through our talented and compassionate staff.} ^{Since 2007, Solari has been providing crisis contact center services and in that short time has helped thousands of individuals and families connect to the help they need. Additionally, in that short timeframe, Solari has grown to expand services to a peer-run Warm Line, Serious Mental Illness (SMI) determinations, mobile team dispatches, crisis transportation services, emergency room-based assessments, Department of Child Safety (DCS) rapid response and crisis stabilization services, telephone follow-up to those who need it, tragedy support lines and other in-kind services to the community.} ^{Friendly work environment} ^{Generous paid time off (PTO)} ^{Health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision) that start the first of the month following the hire date} ^{Competitive compensation} ^{Convenient office locations and Hybrid Schedule} ^{On-site fitness room free to all employees (Tempe Office)} ^{Basic Life Insurance} ^{Voluntary Life, Spouse, Child Insurance} ^{Critical Illness w/free dependents} ^{Critical Illness Spouse} ^{Short Term & Long Term Disability- Starts first of the month after 90 days of employment} ^{401K & 401K Roth - Starts first of the month after 90 days of employment} ^{United Pet Care} ^{LifeLock for identity theft} ^{LYRA EAP Program- 25 free sessions for mental health per family member} ^{Solari is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employee per applicable federal, state, and local laws. At Solari, a diverse mix of highly talented, innovative, and dedicated people cometogether to make a lifetime impact on each of our Client's lives. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.} ^{We are focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, color, ancestry, age, veteran status, marital status, creed, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, national origin, and other legally protected group status.}