Development Relations Coordinator

Development Relations Coordinator

16 Nov 2024
West Virginia, Charleston 00000 Charleston USA

Development Relations Coordinator

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Union Mission, a non-profit faith-based organization, has an immediate opening for a full-time Development Relations Coordinator. The successsful candidatae will uphold genuine relationships with current donors and lapsed donors along with connecting donors with giving opportunities according to their interests and passions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develops relationships with lapsed donors and current donors through lunch meetings, personal visits, telephone calls, momentous cards, and mail/e-mail
  • Offers prayer with and for donors on a regular basis
  • Makes personal solicitation of donations when appropriate
  • Invites donors to Union Mission events and activities
  • Utilizes personal interests or talents to enrich donor relationships (E.g. baked goods, customized greeting cards, sporting events, volunteering, church socials, etc.)
  • Responds sensitively to upset donor communications after collaborating with Director of Development
  • Keeps donor records updated on the Raiser’s Edge system application with donor preferences, life events, such as marriage, deaths, births, and so forth
  • Manages Union Mission participation in the Neighborhood Investment Program (NIP)
  • Researches, proposes, and develops new public relations initiatives
  • Prepares a weekly typed summary report on donor activity and potential forthcoming donor interactions
  • Attends seminars and training events as needed, such as the NIP FY 2020 Mandatory Workshop to stay current on information pertinent to job responsibilities
  • Assists 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 Microsoft Windows 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 lonely donors
  • Ability to remain calm and reassuring when dealing with upset donors
  • Ability to be discreet with confidential information

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.

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

This full-time position is eligible for a benefit package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage, and paid PTO time.

Job Type: Full-time

Location:

  • Charleston, WV 25304 (Preferred)

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