Development Support Specialist

The Mentoring Alliance; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mentoring Alliance in Tyler, TX is seeking a Development Support Specialist to provide administrative, operational, and project support to the Director of Development and the Executive Director, helping cultivate donor relationships and advance the ministry.

This role emphasizes donor stewardship, event coordination, and maintaining accurate donor records while collaborating with advisory councils, volunteers, and community partners to sustain fundraising initiatives across the Greater Tyler

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and related experience preferred.
• Strong administrative and communication skills.
• Experience with donor relations and stewardship is ideal.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with donor databases and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to senior development staff.
• Support donor communications and stewardship activities.
• Coordinate fundraising events and Advisory Council logistics.
• Maintain donor database integrity, reporting, and workflows.
• Support advisory council communications and community partnerships.

Skills

Administrative support

Donor relations

Event coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Project support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Donor database software

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: TYLER, TX 75701Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Bachelor's DegreeTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: Day

PROFILE

As with all employees at Mentoring Alliance (MA), the Development Support Specialist (DSS) is considered to be a minister of the gospel. The DSS is a Christ-follower who sets an example for believers and nonbelievers and leads a life that is above reproach. This person flourishes in a biblically grounded, grace-based, Christ-centered, excellence-driven, and multiethnic environment.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Development Support Specialist is to provide administrative, operational, and project support to the Director of Development, Executive Director and Mid-level gift officer of Greater Tyler while helping cultivate exceptional donor relationships, supporting fundraising initiatives, managing development processes, and advancing the mission of Mentoring Alliance throughout the Greater Tyler region.

KEY RESULT AREAS

1. Administrative Support for the Director of Development, Executive Director and Mid-level gift officer, Greater Tyler
   Provides high-level administrative support; manages calendar, meetings, correspondence, grant support, reports, expenses, travel, and meeting preparation.
2. Donor Relations and Stewardship Support
   Supports donor communications, stewardship activities, donor records, fundraising appeals, meetings, and engagement opportunities.
3. Greater Tyler Development Operations Support
   Coordinates fundraising events, Advisory Council logistics, registrations, vendors, volunteers, and development operations.
4. Donor Database Management and Reporting
   Maintains donor database integrity, reporting, donation processing workflows, dashboards, analytics, and fundraising process improvements.
5. Advisory Council and Extending Community Relationships
   Supports Advisory Council communications, meetings, stakeholder engagement, and community partnerships.
6. Other Duties as assigned bythe Director of Development, Greater Tyler and/or Executive Director:
   Any other duties to serve the ministry as assigned by the supervisor.
   Serves on appropriate committees; attends staff meetings, board meetings, and other staff functions.
   Strengthens teamwork, collaboration, alignment, morale, transparency, credibility, and trust throughout the ministry.
   Fulfills necessary tasks, projects, or roles as assigned.