Assistant Editor, Gift & Ethos
By Barnes & Noble At , New York, 10003 $27 an hour
Strong project management skills, including careful attention to detail and timely follow-up, both internally and externally
Providing some administrative support, including calendar management, filing expense reports, tracking deadlines, and scheduling meetings
Creative problem solving, decision making, and time management
Minimum of 3 years experience in commercial trade book publishing
Superb organizational skills, as well as an ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
Soliciting new projects and developing relationships with agents, in addition to creating concepts for originated projects

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others? Do you have a passion for leadership and inspiring others? We are looking for a motivated and inspiring individual to join our team as a Leadership Gift Officer. In this role, you will be responsible for cultivating relationships with donors and prospects, developing strategies to increase philanthropic support, and managing a portfolio of major gift donors. If you are looking for an opportunity to make a lasting impact, this is the job for you!

Overview A Leadership Gift Officer is responsible for developing and managing relationships with major donors and prospects to secure major gifts for an organization. This role involves researching, cultivating, and soliciting major gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations. The Leadership Gift Officer will also work closely with other development staff to coordinate and implement strategies for donor cultivation and solicitation. Detailed Job Description The Leadership Gift Officer will be responsible for developing and managing relationships with major donors and prospects to secure major gifts for the organization. This role involves researching, cultivating, and soliciting major gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations. The Leadership Gift Officer will also work closely with other development staff to coordinate and implement strategies for donor cultivation and solicitation. The Leadership Gift Officer will be responsible for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations. This role involves researching potential donors and prospects, developing strategies for donor cultivation and solicitation, and managing relationships with major donors and prospects. The Leadership Gift Officer will also work closely with other development staff to coordinate and implement strategies for donor cultivation and solicitation. Job Skills Required
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to build relationships with major donors and prospects
• Ability to research potential donors and prospects
• Ability to develop and implement strategies for donor cultivation and solicitation
• Ability to manage relationships with major donors and prospects
• Knowledge of fundraising principles and practices
• Knowledge of donor databases
• Knowledge of gift processing and stewardship
Job Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 5+ years of experience in fundraising or related field
• Experience in major gift fundraising
• Experience in donor research and prospecting
• Experience in donor cultivation and solicitation
• Experience in donor stewardship
Job Knowledge
• Knowledge of fundraising principles and practices
• Knowledge of donor databases
• Knowledge of gift processing and stewardship
• Knowledge of major gift fundraising
Job Experience
• 5+ years of experience in fundraising or related field
• Experience in major gift fundraising
• Experience in donor research and prospecting
• Experience in donor cultivation and solicitation
• Experience in donor stewardship
Job Responsibilities
• Identify, cultivate, and solicit major gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations
• Research potential donors and prospects
• Develop strategies for donor cultivation and solicitation
• Manage relationships with major donors and prospects
• Coordinate