Join the Children of Armenia Fund (COAF) and be part of a transformative mission to empower rural communities in Armenia. Since 2003, COAF has been at the forefront of eradicating poverty and revitalizing villages across Armenia and Artsakh through innovative programs in education, healthcare, social services, and economic development. Our founder, Dr. Garo Armen, envisioned a future where all children in Armenia can achieve their full potential and contribute to the advancement of their communities and the world.
By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to directly impact the lives, helping to shape the future of an entire generation. If you're passionate about creating sustainable change and believe in the extraordinary potential of rural communities, we invite you to become part of our visionary initiatives and help write the next chapter in COAF's inspiring journey.
The Gift Officer will report to the VP, Development and assist with a variety of tasks to further COAF’s mission, primarily to grow and cultivate the organization’s network of donors.
Responsibilities
- Participate in all aspects of the gift cycle, working independently to initiate contacts with potential donors
- Maintain stewardship contacts with donors; maintain sensitivity to needs of the donors
- Assist in the process of receiving and acknowledging gifts on a weekly basis.
- Track donations for specific projects by maintaining spreadsheet and slack channel.
- Help develop and implement strategies for donor outreach.
- Take ownership of tasks such as Silent Auction outreach for COAF Gala
- Collaborate with the Armenia team on newsletter communications through Network For Good.
- General administrative tasks as needed.
- Improve proficiency in communications and website maintenance.
- Ability to lead and manage development associates.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum of three years of fundraising experience.
- Possess strong leadership and communications skills.
- Proven track record in building philanthropic relationships with corporate prospects and donors to achieve aggressive fundraising goals.
- Proven progressive fundraising experience.
- Experience with diverse constituents and a drive to succeed.
- Grant proposal writing experience.
- Ability to close major gifts should be demonstrated in your application.
- Candidates must have strong organizational skills and the initiative and ability to work independently, and a mature and professional demeanor.
- Excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability in Microsoft Office Suite, proficiency with databases.
- Work well with various teams, ability to multi-task with precision and digression.
