Development Officer

Development OfficerYoung America's Foundation (YAF) is committed to ensuring that increasing numbers of young Americans understand and are inspired by the ideas of individual freedom, a strong national defense, free enterprise, and traditional values.The development officer would receive training from the Institute for Charitable Giving programs and by the director of development to perform the duties below.Manage a portfolio of primary prospects in all aspects of the gift cycle:Initiate contact with current and potential major gift donorsDevelop appropriate cultivation strategies (home visits, Ranch visits, correspondence, event participation, etc.)Move donors in an appropriate and timely fashion toward solicitationMake solicitations when appropriateProvide high level of quality stewardship after the giftReport the status and progress of an assigned list of supportersEnsure that a comprehensive and informative visit report is timely filed for all donor contactsWork with the overall development team to ensure supporter events, including Rawhide Circle Retreats, President's Club events, and other supporter events, reach the maximum financial potential for Young America's FoundationProvide other members of the Foundation development team with support including research.Fulfill supporters' recognition wishes of naming opportunities throughout the organization.Committed to and enthusiastic about Young America's Foundation's mission and programsSelf-motivated, resourceful, and flexibleAbility to create excitement and energy around the Young America's Foundation's programs and encourage others to support the organizationAbility to understand the needs and interests of donors in order to develop donor centered relationships between the donor and the FoundationPersuasive, persistent, and determined in the pursuit of the organization's fundraising goalsCommitted to ongoing education and training in the development fieldMust be willing to travelExcellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speakingPreference given to candidates with previous development experience and with history of activity in our programsSalary range: $60,000 - $75,000Application: Please submit a comprehensive resume with full work history and organization affiliations/involvement, references, salary history, and a cover letter to the Director of the Reagan Ranch Andrew Coffin at or Director of Development Jason Barbour at or mail to: The Reagan Ranch Center, 217 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (candidates missing materials listed above will not be considered).While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only complete and direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.