Development Officer

The Development Officer plays a significant role in developing and implementing the Grand Rapids Community Foundation’s objectives and tactics for attracting new donor partners and deepening relationships with current partners. They will be responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding qualified prospects and other priority audiences to establish new funds or make annual and ultimate gifts. The Development Officer is expected to be knowledgeable about annual, major gift and planned giving strategies, tools, and solicitation methods and leads stewardship efforts for constituents.

The Development Officer will have a commitment to the Community Foundation’s North Star and will be able to work effectively with persons from a variety of cultural, social and ethnic backgrounds. They will have a demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative setting, effectively communicate around sensitive issues, a highly developed cultural awareness and the ability to be an active listener.