Qualifications

• Mature Christian with a desire to make a Kingdom impact
• Relational Fundraiser with proven success
• Agree with and be willing to uphold the Statement of Faith, Core Values, and policies of Harvest Aviation
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Able to work independently within a defined scope of work
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and administrative skills
• Strong proficiency, aptitude, and comfort with technology, software (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Raiser’s Edge or similar donor software
• Practical meeting one-on-one with donors or potential donors to nurture relationships
• Understanding of best practices in development
• Ability to conceptualize and communicate funding needs in a way that is compelling to all stakeholders
• Demonstrated success in growing a donor base, including strong prospect research skills
• CFRE preferred but not required
• A bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience

Preferred Experience:

• Five years or more of direct or related development experience
• Experience with setting fundraising goals, project management, and process improvement efforts
• Proven track record of soliciting and securing large gifts
• Diverse experience including annual giving, major giving, foundation, corporate and public sector giving$4