Individual Giving Officer

Knoxville, TN, USA|

Job Overview

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Professional development opportunities

flexible schedule

Job Description

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley is a longstanding nonprofit organization dedicated to providing young people with a safe, supportive environment and opportunities for growth and development. Through various programs focusing on education, leadership, health, and social skills, the organization empowers youth to reach their full potential. With a strong community presence and commitment to fostering lifelong success, the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley plays a vital role in nurturing the next generation.

The Individual Giving Officer position is a critical role within the Resource Development team, charged with developing and maintaining meaningful relationships with individual donors and prospects. This role focuses on increasing philanthropic support through strategic cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and engagement activities. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Resource Development, the Individual Giving Officer collaborates closely with staff, leadership, board members, and volunteers to meet giving goals and enhance donor commitment. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the organization’s funding and sustainability by managing a portfolio of donors capable of providing annual, leadership, and major gifts.

The successful candidate will employ moves management strategies to deepen donor engagement, develop personalized donor plans, and conduct outreach through various channels including meetings, calls, emails, and events. Accurate record-keeping within the CRM system is essential to track donor interactions and gift activity. The role also involves partnering with fundraising colleagues to coordinate stewardship efforts, recognition programs, and special events. Representing the organization at community events and donor meetings ensures a visible and personable presence in philanthropic circles.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years of successful experience in individual or major gift fundraising, with demonstrated results in relationship-based giving. Familiarity with CRM data management, especially Raiser’s Edge, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills are vital. The position requires a motivated, organized professional who can work both independently and collaboratively, managing multiple priorities with attention to detail. Occasional work during evenings and weekends is expected to support donor engagement activities, reflecting the role’s dynamic nature and commitment to advancing the organization’s mission.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Minimum of 3 years of successful experience in individual or major gift fundraising with demonstrated results
Experience managing donor portfolios and developing personalized cultivation and solicitation strategies
Strong working knowledge of CRM systems and donor data management
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Self-motivated and proactive
Flexible and adaptable
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends to support donor engagement activities

Job Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Minimum of 3 years of successful experience in individual or major gift fundraising, with demonstrated results in relationship-based giving
Experience managing donor portfolios and developing personalized cultivation and solicitation strategies
Strong working knowledge of CRM systems and donor data management, with Raiser’s Edge experience preferred
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and credibility with diverse donors, board members, and community leaders
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
Flexible and adaptable approach with the ability to contribute to both strategic planning and day-to-day execution
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Job Duties

Identify, qualify, and manage a portfolio of individual donors and prospective donors with the capacity and inclination to make meaningful and aspirational gifts
Manage a portfolio of individual donors and prospective donors, utilizing moves management strategies to deepen engagement and increase giving
Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors capable of making annual, leadership, and major gifts
Develop and implement personalized donor engagement plans aligned with donors' interests and organizational priorities
Conduct donor outreach through meetings, calls, emails, events, and mission-centered experiences
Prepare and deliver compelling gift proposals and solicitations, with a focus on securing meaningful philanthropic investments
Maintain accurate and timely records of donor interactions, action plans, gift activity, and relationship progress within the CRM system
Partner with Resource Development colleagues to coordinate donor stewardship activities, recognition opportunities, and special events
Collaborate with board members, volunteer leaders, and senior staff to support donor cultivation and solicitation efforts
Assist in the planning and execution of annual giving and donor engagement initiatives
Ensure a high-quality donor experience by providing responsive, thoughtful stewardship and ongoing communication
Coordinate with the Fundraising Database Specialist to ensure accurate gift processing, documentation, and reporting
Represent the organization at community events, donor meetings, and engagement activities as needed