Development Program Specialist - Donor Relations & Fundraising

Georgia Baptist Children's Homes & Family Ministries, Inc.; Baxley (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Baptist Children's Homes & Family Ministries, Inc. seeks a Program Specialist - Development to support fundraising efforts and strengthen donor relations in the Baxley, GA area.

The role focuses on soliciting gifts from individuals, churches, and civic groups while growing the agency's financial position. The position involves cultivating donors, organizing regional fundraising events, and ensuring accurate donor records in the NXT system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with experience in non-profit development or related field.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of direct mail and social media fundraising methods.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience in utilization of donor management software.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate relationships with individuals, churches, and civic organizations.
• Achieve annual fundraising and contact goals as assigned.
• Prepare donor acknowledgment letters for major gifts.
• Assist with development of initiatives to cultivate new donors within region.
• Develop special major fundraising events for regional participation.
• Maintain accurate donor data in the NXT system.

Skills

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Direct mail fundraising

Social media fundraising

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in non-profit development or related field

Tools

Donor management software

Job description

Georgia Baptist Children's Homes & Family Ministries, Inc. seeks a Program Specialist - Development to support fundraising efforts and strengthen donor relations in the Baxley, GA area.

The role focuses on soliciting gifts from individuals, churches, and civic groups while growing the agency's financial position. The position involves cultivating donors, organizing regional fundraising events, and ensuring accurate donor records in the NXT system.