Advancement Officer - Northeast Ohio Area

Center for Christian Virtue’s (CCV) Advancement Officer is a lead fundraiser and relationship builder with the organization’s most significant donors and supporters. With a passion for CCV’s mission, and a high level of professionalism and energy, the Advancement Officer supports the development of CCV’s fundraising plans and execute the plans in an accountable and trackable manner.

Reports to: Senior Advancement Officer

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Compensation: Full-time, Salaried/Exempt

Location: Northeast Ohio area; Regular in-state travel required

Benefits: PTO (Paid Time Off), 10 Paid Holidays, Monthly Cell Phone Allotment, Mileage, Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance (CCV covers 75% of premium), Life Insurance, 3% Match on Retirement Plan Eligible after 1 Year

Key Responsibilities

Identify new “major donors” and foundations that would support the mission of CCV.

Create grant proposal for foundations.

Support the creation of a development strategic plan, including budget, staffing, and resource needs.

Sell table sponsorships to our annual CCV galas

Lead and manage the acquisition, growth, and maintenance of CCV supporters.

Develop creative ways for CCV donors to advance and grow the mission beyond financial contributions, primarily through plugging into CCV’s policy work, and three pillars: the Ohio Christian Education Network, the Church Ambassador Network, and the Christian Business Partnership.

Acquire and grow personal relationships that lead to increased contributions, sharing the organization vision broadly and converting the response into financial support, as well as seeking out referrals or prospects through contributors and introducing prospects to the ministry.

Seek out and attend development training seminars as needed.

Provide weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly analysis and reports for management as requested.

Other duties as assigned. 

Job Qualifications & Requirements

Education, Skills, and Experience

Undergraduate degree required.

5+ years of development experience, preferably with a Christian nonprofit.

Ability to manage personal administrative tasks, including time-tracking, mileage and reimbursement submissions, and other office tasks as required.

Strong research and writing skills.

Able to communicate orally, both effectively and persuasively.

Attentive to detail and well organized.

Strong time management skills, punctual, able to operate on a schedule, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Able to remain flexible with ever-changing priorities.

Thrive in and enjoy working in a multi-tasking, fast-paced work environment; able to get things done, highly efficient.

Self-starter, independent, motivated daily by a passion to see CCV’s work advance.

Able to be proactive and strive to close gaps in skill and knowledge.

Strong computer skills including: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Able to master constituent relationship management database system.

Character and Spiritual

Mature Christian, currently attending or pursuing attendance in a local church.

Agreement with and adherence to CCV’s Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct.

Demonstrated commitment to CCV’s mission and position on Core Issues.

Ability to work discreetly with confidential information.

Trustworthy and responsible.

Tactful and diplomatic, with a focus on building consensus rather than emphasizing differences.

Maintain a high level of professionalism, with a focus on client/constituent relationships.

Exhibit strong leadership qualities.