Donor Relations Coordinator
Our Mission Statement:
“To provide through the power of Jesus Christ, a home for the homeless, food for the hungry and hope for their future.”
Full-Time Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Benefits
- Vision
- 403b Savings Plan and Generous Company Match
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Group Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance for Dependents
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans
Position Description
The Donor Relations Coordinator assists the Sr. VP of Donor Relations, Director of Events, Director of Marketing and development directors with all preparation, management and administrative aspects of marketing and fundraising activities, including but not limited to; data entry, presentations, proposals, reports, direct mail appeals, events and campaigns. This position provides administrative support and works collaboratively with the Donor Relations team and Foundation staff to deliver high-level donor engagement and quality donor experiences. The Donor Relations Coordinator interfaces with individual donors, businesses, foundations, volunteers, board members and staff and provides high-quality interactions that foster long-term engagement and investment in The Rescue Mission. The Donor Relations Coordinator should be energetic and enthusiastic and have the heart of a servant in accordance with Colossians 3:23 “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Manages appointments and calendars for department directors and development teams.
- Coordinates and tracks external speaking engagements, community events, donation drives and media interviews with internal staff.
- Assists the department directors with management of assigned donor portfolios, event invitation lists, attendance lists, seating assignments, donor records and donor appreciation/acknowledgement.
- Works with Donor Relations team and Foundation staff in fostering and tracking individual, corporate and organizational monetary and in-kind support for sponsorships, auctions, fundraising activities, event marketing and outreach.
- Assists the Marketing Director with managing all social media accounts, media relations, newsletters, direct mail and email campaigns.
- Performs other administrative duties including but not limited to, recording and transcribing department and committee meeting minutes, managing event ticket sales, coordinating with event and fundraising vendors, tracking invoices and budgets, scheduling meetings and reserving meeting rooms.
Other Duties
- Attend quarterly All Staff meetings.
- Job performance should demonstrate The Rescue Mission’s Core Values; Organizational Integrity, Organizational Unity and Organizational Effectiveness.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
- Be prepared to pray with and offer spiritual support to others.
Education Training and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in nonprofit management, journalism, marketing, public relations or communications required.
- Must have one (1) to three (3) years of experience in non-profit environment in the areas of donor relations, fundraising, events, public relations, or marketing support.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Advanced computer skills with solid Microsoft Office Suite skills, including high comfort level in Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, Internet, and email
- Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, fundraising or event software preferred
- Experience with graphic design software, such as Adobe InDesign preferred but not required
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Excellent organization and time-management skills
- Self-motivated, self-starter and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously; strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to work quickly with direction and without close supervision
- Ability to follow precise multi-step procedures, prioritize multiple complex tasks, and meet deadlines
- Ability to work with individuals of various socio-economic, ethnic, and racial populations
- Ability to comply with personal and business requirements and expectations as detailed in the Employee Handbook
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