Philanthropy Officer (Full-Time, Corporate Fundraising)

Are you a natural at building connections and fostering relationships? Philanthropy is vital to the conservation efforts of zoos and aquariums, ensuring financial stability, fostering innovation, supporting education, and amplifying global impact.  

• Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens seeks a dedicated Corporate Philanthropy Officer to drive our philanthropic initiatives through Corporate Sponsorships, Corporate Memberships, and Capital Campaigns such as Rezoovenation. 
• Seize exciting opportunities like naming rights for Manatee River and sponsoring signature events such as Spooktacular. 
• Leverage your in-depth knowledge of our audience in this pivotal role, cultivating community and corporate partnerships, coordinating stakeholders to fulfill contracts, and securing essential donations.
• You are a subject matter expert and versatile leader to cultivate relationships, negotiate, and inspire philanthropic activity, particularly with donors providing gifts ranging from four- to six figures.
• You should have a proven track record of two years of managing relationships and building trust with various stakeholders in corporate fundraising, sales, business development, or a related field. 
•  Proficiency with computers Microsoft Office 360, CRM software, and Adobe programs are essential for managing donor information and enhancing engagement.
• It's second nature for you to maintain strong organizational and project management skills, the ability to engage diverse groups, and experience in designing donor-aligned giving programs.
• Adaptability, compelling marketing content creation, and a goal-oriented approach to fundraising are crucial for success in this role.
• You can make a lasting impression to lead, inspire, and shape the future of conservation and help us meet our mission of “Connecting our community to wildlife and wild places.”

Experience Required

• Do you have… Bachelor’s degree and/or commensurate experience?
• Two (2) years’ experience executing strategies, analyzing data, and reporting on performance?
• Four (4) years’ experience corporate fundraising, sales, business development, or a related field?
• Four (4) years experience in managing donor portfolios, cultivating relationships, and soliciting gifts?
• Proficient knowledge of fundraising methodologies, techniques, and best practices, including major gifts, corporate partnerships, grants, and events?
• Demonstrated experience with designing and implementing giving programs that align with donor interests and organizational needs?

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Ability to access and navigate each department at the organization on foot or by motorized cart, including any construction sites, to facilitate tours, greet visitors, and escort visitors.
• Visual and auditory acuity appropriate for safety and discerning differences in documents.
• Exceptional visual acuity is required, along with the ability to communicate, comprehend, and decipher/hear information accurately, using a two-way radio.
• Auditory ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, two-way radio, and face-to-face interactions. Ability to work outdoors and indoors under all environmental conditions and temperatures.
• Ability to sit/stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to transport and move items occasionally up to 20 pounds for short distances without difficulty. Visual and auditory acuity appropriate for safety and discern differences in documents.
• Exceptional visual acuity is required, along with the ability to communicate, comprehend and decipher/hear information accurately, using a two-way radio.
• Inclusion, diversity, and equity as a value Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens embraces diversity in a meaningful way and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
• Equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of a person's actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, sex, age, religion, creed, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, weight, or height. EOE / DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

Salary

• Salaried.
• Compensation depends on experience,
• knowledge,
• skills,
• and abilities between $57k- $62k.