Development & Events Lead - Fundraising & Donor Relations

Lfcsmo; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LFCS is seeking a Development and Events Officer in St. Louis, MO to drive donor engagement and fundraising success while managing major gifts, planned giving, and tax credit donors.

You will plan and execute fundraising events from concept through budget, logistics, and reporting, while building strong relationships with donors, volunteers, sponsors, and vendors to advance the mission. With a bachelor’s degree and at least two years in fundraising or related sales, you’ll collaborate across

Qualifications

• Experience planning and executing fundraising events with budgeting and vendor management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross functionally.
• Demonstrated success in asking for financial support from diverse constituencies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and execute fundraising special events from start to finish, including budgeting, logistics, and revenue goal achievement
• Provide full project management for events
• Review, negotiate, and manage contracts related to events and development activities
• Provide guidance and support to internal team members on special event execution and donor engagement strategies
• Manage and grow a portfolio of major gift and fundraising prospects through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies
• Lead the identification and engagement of new prospective donors and strengthen long-term donor relationships
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with donors, volunteers, sponsors, and vendors
• Directly solicit financial contributions in support of organizational priorities and mission-driven initiatives

Skills

Fundraising events experience

Budget management

Vendor contracts

Donor relationships

Major gifts solicitation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business, or related field

Job description

LFCS is seeking a Development and Events Officer in St. Louis, MO to drive donor engagement and fundraising success while managing major gifts, planned giving, and tax credit donors.

You will plan and execute fundraising events from concept through budget, logistics, and reporting, while building strong relationships with donors, volunteers, sponsors, and vendors to advance the mission. With a bachelor’s degree and at least two years in fundraising or related sales, you’ll collaborate across