17 May
Development Relations Coordinator
West Virginia, Charleston , 25301 Charleston USA

Vacancy expired!

Union Mission, a non-profit faith-based organization, has an immediate opening for a full-time Development Relations Coordinator

Job: To uphold genuine relationships with current donors and lapsed donors. Connect donors with giving opportunities according to their interests and passions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop relationships with lapsed donors and current donors through lunch meetings, personal visits, telephone calls, momentous cards, and mail/e-mail
  • Offer prayer with and for donors on a regular basis
  • Make personal solicitation of donations when appropriate
  • Invite donors to Union Mission events and activities
  • Utilize personal interests or talents to enrich donor relationships (E.g. baked goods, customized greeting cards, sporting events, volunteering, church socials, etc.)
  • Respond sensitively to upset donor communications after collaborating with Director of Development
  • Keep donor records updated on the Raiser’s Edge system application with donor preferences, life events, such as marriage, deaths, births, and so forth
  • Manage Union Mission participation in the Neighborhood Investment Program (NIP)
  • Research, propose, and develop new public relations initiatives
  • Prepare a weekly typed summary report on donor activity and potential forthcoming donor interactions
  • Attend seminars and training events as needed, such as the NIP FY 2020 Mandatory Workshop to stay current on information pertinent to job responsibilities
  • Assist as needed with other departmental responsibilities

Skills and Abilities:

  • Skills to communicate professionally through verbal and written business communication, including style/format of letters, memorandums, and reports
  • Skills to use a personal computer running Office 365 and various software packages including Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Ability to learn new software packages quickly, most notably Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge
  • Ability to comfortably and respectfully solicit donations
  • Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without supervision
  • Ability to converse at length with donors
  • Ability to remain calm and reassuring when dealing with upset donors
  • Ability to be discreet with confidential information
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment or for cause drug test
  • Ability to pass criminal background check

Credentials and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred; associate degree accepted
  • Two years related experience preferred; equivalent education or training accepted

Special Requirements: Willing to occasionally work evenings and weekends as needed for home/hospital visits or dinner meetings; adjusting time accordingly. Must have and maintain a valid driver license.

A benefit package including health, dental and vision insurance is offered to full-time positions.

Organizational Relationship: The Development Relations Coordinator reports to the Director of Development, who is in turn accountable to the Administration.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location:

  • One location

Work Remotely:

  • No

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