Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Anera
Job overview
The Gift Officer at Anera leads cultivation of mid-level and major gifts, managing a large donor portfolio to support the organization's humanitarian mission in the Middle East.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves managing 160-200 donors, identifying and cultivating prospects, developing proposals, maintaining donor records, supporting leadership and board members, organizing donor events, and achieving fundraising targets.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers an annual salary range of $71,000 to $93,000, 100% company-paid medical insurance for employees, 90% for dependents, dental and vision coverage, retirement contributions, and various stipends, with a 35-hour work week and telework options.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 3-5 years in fundraising or related fields, strong communication skills, experience with CRM software like EveryAction, and preferably success in securing philanthropic gifts and Arabic fluency.
Work environment and culture
Anera promotes a mission-driven, positive, collaborative, and diverse work environment with flexible telework options and values employee experience and knowledge.
Company information
Anera is a longstanding US NGO focused on humanitarian aid in the Middle East since 1968, delivering over $100 million in assistance with a staff of around 150, and is highly rated by charity watchdogs.
Job location and travel
This is a remote position requiring residency in California, with about 15% domestic and occasional international travel for donor cultivation.
Unique job features
The role offers unique opportunities to work in a mission-driven NGO with a focus on the Middle East, including language training and involvement in impactful humanitarian programs.
Company overview
Anera (American Near East Refugee Aid) is a non-profit organization focused on providing humanitarian assistance and sustainable development to vulnerable communities in the Middle East, particularly in Palestine, Lebanon, and Jordan. They make money through donations, grants, and partnerships with other organizations and governments. Founded in 1968 in response to the Arab-Israeli conflict, Anera has a long history of delivering medical supplies, education, and economic development programs to improve the quality of life for refugees and marginalized populations in the region.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your experience in managing donor portfolios, specifically mid-level and major gifts, emphasizing your ability to cultivate and solicit donors effectively in line with Anera’s mission.
Emphasize your skills in donor relationship management, prospect identification, and your familiarity with CRM systems like EveryAction to demonstrate your readiness to maintain accurate donor records and support fundraising targets.
Apply through multiple platforms including Anera’s official corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of being noticed for the Gift Officer role.
Connect on LinkedIn with current members of Anera’s philanthropy or gift team, using ice breakers such as commenting on recent successful fundraising campaigns or expressing genuine interest in Anera’s impact in the Middle East to open conversations.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'donor cultivation,' 'portfolio management,' 'fundraising targets,' 'EveryAction,' and 'philanthropic gifts' to ensure your resume passes initial automated screenings.
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