Development and Fundraising Specialist

Socket.dev; Warsaw (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth

Faith-based ministry

Job summary

Echoing Hills seeks a Development and Fundraising Specialist to cultivate donor relationships and coordinate stewardship. You will research grants, support campaigns, and maintain donor records while engaging with individuals, churches, foundations, and corporate partners.

This role advances the mission through fundraising excellence and donor-centered communication. You will collaborate across teams to craft compelling donor stories, manage campaigns, and represent the ministry at community

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 2–5 years of professional fundraising or nonprofit development experience.
• Ability to build relationships with donors, funders and partners.
• Strong written/verbal communication, research and storytelling skills.
• Excellent organization and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Experience with donor databases/CRM and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with individual, corporate, church, foundation, and community donors.
• Provide donor acknowledgement and stewardship to grow giving.
• Maintain donor records, gifts, pledges, and communications in the CRM.
• Research and identify grant opportunities; prepare proposals and budgets.
• Manage grant deadlines, reporting, renewals, and stewardship activities.
• Assist with annual fundraising campaigns and special events.
• Develop relationships with prospective corporate partners and community organizations.
• Coordinate with Marketing on fundraising messaging and donor communications.
• Represent Echoing Hills at community events and meetings.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Donor relations

Grant writing

Relationship building

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Nonprofit Management, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Fundraising, Development, or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Description

Company Overview

At Echoing Hills, we are committed to assisting individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities to reach their fullest potential. We provide support with love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control – the nine Fruit of the Spirit. By living out these values, we create an environment where individuals served, families, and team members can thrive.

Position Summary

The Development and Fundraising Specialist supports fundraising and development efforts by cultivating donor relationships, coordinating donor stewardship, researching and pursuing grant opportunities, supporting fundraising campaigns, and maintaining accurate donor records. This position works with individuals, corporations, churches, foundations, and community partners to secure resources that advance the mission of Echoing Hills and support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with individual, corporate, church, foundation, and community donors through outreach, events, visits, and other engagement activities.
• Provide donor acknowledgement and stewardship while supporting donor retention, re-engagement, and giving growth.
• Maintain accurate donor records, gifts, pledges, sponsorships, communications, and interactions in the organization's CRM/database.
• Research and identify grant opportunities; prepare grant proposals, applications, budgets, reports, and other funder communications.
• Manage grant deadlines, reporting requirements, renewals, and stewardship activities.
• Assist with annual fundraising campaigns, including year-end giving, special appeals, digital campaigns, direct mail, and special events.
• Research and develop relationships with prospective corporate partners, sponsors, churches, businesses, foundations, and community organizations.
• Partner with Marketing and Communications on fundraising messaging, donor communications, and storytelling.
• Represent Echoing Hills at community events, networking opportunities, meetings, presentations, and other development activities.

We offer a place for professional growth and the fulfillment of serving in a faith-based ministry. If you are passionate about supporting others, creating exceptional organizational experiences, and making a meaningful impact through administrative excellence, we invite you to apply. Join our team and help create opportunities for individuals to know and experience Jesus Christ.

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Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Nonprofit Management, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Fundraising, Development, or a related field; equivalent education and relevant experience may be considered.
• 2–5 years of professional experience in fundraising, nonprofit development, grant writing, donor relations, sales, marketing, or a related field preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships with donors, funders, businesses, and community partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication, research, writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Experience with donor databases/CRM systems and Microsoft Office preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently and collaboratively.
• Valid driver's license, insurable driving record, and reliable transportation required.
• Demonstrated Christian background and ability to fulfill the mission and purpose of Echoing Hills Village, Inc.