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Join the Foundation Team!

Job Title: Development Officer
Reports to: Director of Development, Major Gifts
Status: Exempt, Full-Time
Compensation: $52,000-$62,000 annual salary with comprehensive compensation package, commensurate with experience
Location: Remote; Atlanta area (hybrid); or special consideration given to qualified candidates in Washington D.C./Northern Virginia, Texas or Louisiana

Phi Mu Foundation is currently accepting applications for a Development Officer to join a dynamic team working in support of the organization’s powerful mission.

Phi Mu Foundation is committed to the lifetime development of women through the support of the organization’s leadership, scholarship, philanthropic & educational programs, and historic preservation.

POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Director of Development, the Development Officer will serve as an integral part of the development team to advance fundraising efforts and mission delivery. The Development Officer will have the opportunity to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of prospective leadership and major gift donors; increase annual giving program membership; manage prospect research and the digital moves management system; manage and support key volunteer teams; oversee planning and execution of special events; and advance individual giving efforts and all related responsibilities.

Responsibilities
Solicitation & Support
• Develop and manage some annual fundraising campaigns, including five annual giving societies, Giving Tuesday and Day of Giving
• Manage a portfolio of prospective leadership and major gift donors and execute individual solicitation strategies
• Regularly communicate with donors and prospects to identify individual areas of interest and develop personal solicitation strategies
• Serve as a resource to the Foundation Board, Development Staff, and other volunteer teams
• Assist with the research and preparation of materials for individual donor solicitations
• Assist in preparation, execution and analysis of giving campaigns
• Coordinate production and timely fulfillment of campaign incentives

Prospect Management
• Assist and manage the prospect management process and data management
• Oversee the digital moves management process for portfolio
• Conduct required daily, weekly and monthly database updates as needed to ensure data accuracy
• Assist with projects that support the Foundation’s Development teams, including updating information in the constituent database and conducting donor research as needed

Event Planning & Execution
• Prepare reports, research and other materials for cultivation and solicitation events

• Assist in event follow up including thank you letters and data entry
• Serve as a knowledgeable and enthusiastic representative at events
• Oversee planning and support of special events

Operational Support
• Work closely with staff to support development operations efforts
• Work with staff to develop marketing plans. Write copy, as needed
• Assist the Director of Development with annual budget preparation
• Perform other special projects and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree a plus
• Two to five years of fundraising success in an education, charitable or nonprofit organization, including a membership organization
• Ability to travel up to 60%
• Live within one hour of major airport
• Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and proven ability to build and nurture personal relationships with staff, volunteers and donors
• Commitment to professionalism, teamwork and the mission of Phi Mu Foundation
• Ability to organize and analyze data with accuracy
• A proven ability to independently manage multiple priorities and projects
• High level of energy, initiative and enthusiasm
• Highly motivated self-starter who can work collaboratively and independently
• Computer competency – Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Experience with Blackbaud products (Raiser’s Edge NXT) or other donor/customer management database a plus

Phi Mu membership preferred, but not required.

All employees of Phi Mu Foundation must be able to work in a team environment. As a values-centric organization, our small team creates an environment with many opportunities for overlapping duties and a strong commitment to excellence, mutual respect, teamwork and shared success.

To Apply: Please submit your resume and a thoughtful cover letter describing your interest in the position and experience to Jessi Horne, Senior Director of Strategic Communications, at jhorne@phimufoundation.org. Application deadline is March 28, 2025.

Phi Mu Foundation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

18 Hours & 52 Minutes of Giving: March 4, 2025

Phi Mu’s 173rd Founders Day is right around the corner, and we’ll be celebrating this milestone anniversary with our annual 18 Hours & 52 Minutes of Giving! Founders Day is the perfect day to give back to Phi Mu with a gift to invest in the lifetime development of women.  

 

Here are a few ways you can get involved in supporting 18 Hours & 52 Minutes of Giving on March 4: 

  • Volunteer with our Social Media Advocate team and help spread the word about 18 Hours & 52 Minutes of Giving. 
  • Join the Day of Giving Leadership Circle with a gift of at least $500 to help us inch closer to our goal of raising $110,000 in 18 Hours & 52 Minutes!  
  • Become a Challenge Champion by establishing a special challenge to be featured on the day of giving. Challenges can be secured with a gift of $1,852 and can be split by up to 4 people. Deadline for challenges is Friday, February 28. 
  • Make a Gift to the day of giving! You don’t have to wait until March 4 to make a general gift to 18 Hours & 52 Minutes. The website will be open on February 25. We’ll update this article with the link on that day. 

 

If you have any questions or would like more information on how you can be a part of 18 Hours & 52 Minutes of Giving, please contact Director of Development Angel Sorochak. 

 

Contributions to 18 Hours & 52 Minutes of Giving benefit the Annual Fund, which ensures the Foundation can maintain healthy operations, while also empowering the Board of Trustees to grant funds for academic scholarships, leadership and educational programs, emergency member assistance and the preservation of our Fraternity’s history. Contributions to Phi Mu Foundation are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.  

Click here to read our Privacy Policy and Donation Disclosures 

 

Follow us @PhiMuFoundation on Facebook, Instagram and X for more updates leading up to the big day! 

CMN Hospitals Internship Stipend Application Open – 2025

Phi Mu Foundation is excited to offer the “Happy” Parker Lowden Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Internship Stipend to a Phi Mu collegian. The Foundation provides a stipend for 150 hours of service in connection with a CMN Hospitals Development Office, CMN Hospital, or CMN Hospitals National Headquarters.  Service may take place during the school year, in the summer, or in an interim session between semesters.

How will the Children’s Miracle Network Internship Stipend benefit me?

The internship stipend promotes career networking skills, provides work experience, and encourages local Phi Mu involvement with CMN Hospitals, Phi Mu’s National Philanthropy.  The intern may be pursuing a major in any subject, such as journalism, medicine, public relations, business, etc.

What are the criteria for the award?

  1. Applicant must be an initiated Phi Mu in good standing.
  2. Applicant must submit a resume that includes Phi Mu experience, work experience, and academic activities.
  3. Applicant will coordinate with CMN Hospitals personnel to develop a plan for service, which will include goals and objectives, applicant’s career plans, and specific tasks to reach the established goals. She will also demonstrate work to promote/organize a campus/community fundraising event.
  4. She will submit a statement of how this internship will promote her career goals and what she hopes to gain from the experience.

How do I apply?

  • Click here to download and complete the application. Attach the completed form with supporting documentation to ktofanelli@phimu.org
  • Include the following items:
    • Resume (include Phi Mu experience, work experience and academic activities).
    • A statement of how this internship will assist with future career plans.
    • An endorsement letter from the CMN Hospitals personnel who will serve as your supervisor.
    • A plan for service, which should be developed with CMN Hospitals personnel, and includes goals and objectives as well as specific tasks to reach the established goals.
    • Progress of work on organizing a campus/community fundraising event.

All items must be emailed to:

     Kristin Tofanelli

     Attn: CMN Hospitals Internship Stipend

     ktofanelli@phimufoundation.org

Applications are due March 15.

Call for Nominations: Board of Trustees

Nominations for positions on the Phi Mu Foundation Board of Trustees are now open! 

The Phi Mu Fraternity and Phi Mu Foundation Nominating Committees will be hosting a joint webinar on Tuesday, December 19 at 8:00 p.m. ET to provide more information and answer questions on the opportunities to serve on National Council and the Board of Trustees. Look for a registration link for the webinar in your inbox soon.

For more information on what serving on the Board of Trustees entails, please click here for the position description