Development & Donor Engagement Officer

Beacon Education; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance through State Health

Dental insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Employer-matched 401(k)

Paid sick, annual, and personal leave

Discounted childcare at Spark Academy

Job summary

Beacon Education is seeking a Development Officer to support Beacon Education, GLOW Academy and Spark Academy. The role focuses on fundraising, donor relations, and event management, with on-site responsibilities at the Wilmington, NC campus and occasional visits to Spark Academy.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills, plus experience with donor databases and CRM platforms.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, annual giving, or nonprofit development.
• Experience with donor management/database systems.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work professionally with donors, volunteers, community leaders, and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and execute major and small fundraising events annually.
• Manage donor cultivation events and stewardship activities.
• Coordinate donor communications including thank-you letters and impact reports.
• Support communications including newsletters, donor impact stories, and digital campaigns.

Skills

Outstanding communication

Strong organizational skills

Professional donor relations

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Google Workspace

CRM platforms

Donor databases

Canva

Job description

Beacon Education is seeking a Development Officer to support Beacon Education, GLOW Academy and Spark Academy. The role focuses on fundraising, donor relations, and event management, with on-site responsibilities at the Wilmington, NC campus and occasional visits to Spark Academy.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills, plus experience with donor databases and CRM platforms.