Job Opportunities
Christian Community Service Center (CCSC) is a well-established social service agency supported by 40 churches in central/southwest Houston. Our aim is to alleviate the effects of poverty. CCSC is committed to a diverse, inclusive and equitable environment where all clients, volunteers, staff, and board members feel respected and valued regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation or identity, disability, education, or any other bias.
Part-Time Manager of Individual Giving
CCSC is seeking a part-time, 28 hours per week, Manager of Individual Giving who will be responsible for securing major gifts from individuals and foundations. As a key member of the Advancement Team, the Manager of Individual Giving will work with the Chief Advancement Officer to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gifts and planned giving prospects and donors. The Manager of Individual Giving is responsible for managing a portfolio of 80-100 donors.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for and strength in building and maintaining relationships, excellent communication skills, an ability to work independently and collaboratively, and strong analytical and organizational skills.
Key Responsibilities:
• In collaboration with the Chief Advancement Officer, identify prospective donors to be assigned to the major gift portfolio.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward major and planned giving prospects and donors for the purpose of supporting CCSC operations and programs.
• Conduct a minimum of 125 substantive actions (including face-to-face visits) with portfolio prospects and donors each year.
• Participate in ongoing stewardship strategies via mail, phone, and email.
• Match each assigned donor’s capacity and interest with appropriate CCSC programs and priorities for annual and multi-year gifts.
• Attend CCSC events with the intent to build relationships with key CCSC donors.
• Consistently update the donor database with relevant reports on donor activity and provide progress reports on a monthly and annual basis.
• Stay informed about CCSC programs and initiatives to ensure that meaningful cultivation and stewardship steps are taken to engage donors in the portfolio.
• Work closely with the Grants Manager, who supports the Manager of Individual Giving with prospect research, grant proposals and reports for key major donor partners.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Successful applicants will have 3+ years of demonstrated success in managing a donor or sales portfolio, including achieving targets as part of a strategic plan; excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience in direct solicitation; knowledge or strong interest in principles of the donor cycle, donor stewardship and fundraising best practices; strong attention to detail and organizational skills; the ability to work in a collaborative environment with a variety of diverse stakeholders; the ability to manage multiple goals and objectives simultaneously; proficiency with technology, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Experience with donor management software and a bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume with “Manager of Individual Giving” in the subject line to: Lauren Niemeyer, Chief Advancement Officer, lniemeyer@ccschouston.org.
