Individual Giving Officer
Detroit Disability Power
Detroit, MI
Anticipated Start Date: July 15, 2025
Description
DDP is establishing a new position of Individual Giving Officer to spearhead our community-centric individual donor fundraising efforts. In this inaugural role, you'll have the exciting opportunity to build and shape our individual giving program, aligning with our values of equity, justice, and community empowerment. Working closely with the Executive Director, you'll cultivate meaningful donor relationships and secure resources that support our mission of building power within the disability community.
Responsibilities
You'll lead our individual giving strategy with these key areas of focus:
1. Individual Giving Strategy and Planning -Develop and implement an annual individual giving plan that prioritizes community needs -Create donor communications across multiple channels (digital, direct mail, personal) -Establish performance indicators that measure both financial goals and community impact
2. Donor Cultivation and Stewardship -Implement strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors at all giving levels -Build strategies for upgrading donors to higher giving levels -Follow up with potential individual and foundation prospects -Create a donor organizing program that engages supporters as advocates
3. Relationship Development -Foster authentic relationships with supporters/members based on mutual benefits and shared goals -Engage diverse community members in our giving programs -Support donor-focused events that celebrate our community -Create compelling individual giving communications
4. Donor Systems Management -Implement donor management systems that support ethical practices -Support policies that ensure equity and inclusion -Provide regular analysis on individual giving metrics -Collaborate on strategic initiatives related to individual giving
Requirements
You Should Have
5-7 years of progressive experience in nonprofit fundraising/development
Experience with individual giving programs, including donor cultivation and stewardship
Demonstrated commitment to equity and social justice
Exceptional communication skills across multiple platforms
Proven ability to build authentic relationships with diverse stakeholders
You Ideally Have
Experience in implementing community-centric fundraising practices
Understanding of and commitment to disability justice and intersectional principles
Experience with digital fundraising tools and strategies
Proficiency in donor management systems
Experience working in grassroots, movement-building organizations
You Are
Intellectually curious with a dedication to continuous learning
Adaptable and resilient when challenging systemic inequities
Collaborative with strong interpersonal skills and cultural competence
Able to work both independently and as part of a dynamic, diverse team
Someone whose lived experience informs your understanding of disability and other intersecting identities (valued, not required)
Salary Range and Employee Benefits
DDP offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, within the range of $62,000 - $67,000 annually. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
208 hours of PTO per year
14 paid holidays per year
Health/dental/vision HMO & PPO plans, with low monthly costs for employees
403(b) employer match of 2%, after 1 year
Eight-week paid parental leave (if employed under 1 year, rate is 60% of pay)
Yearly professional development stipend
A work environment where we live disability justice principles including:
Anti-ableist work pace that honors rest, accommodations, and different access needs
Recognition of the whole person and intersectional identities
Opportunity for growth in the role, and movement in the organization
How to Apply for this Job
We invite qualified candidates who share our commitment to community-centric fundraising and social justice to submit the following materials to Info@DetroitDisabilityPower.org no later than midnight, May 8, 2025:
1. A detailed resume highlighting relevant experience in nonprofit development and community engagement
2. A thoughtful cover letter explaining your interest in the position, your approach to community-centric fundraising, and your alignment with DDP's mission
3. Please include your full name and 'DDP - Individual Gift Officer' in the email subject line.
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