Donor Data & Relations Specialist

Kentucky Christian University; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Decision Point in Wheaton, IL is seeking a part-time Donor Relations role to support donor communications, data management, and fundraising efforts. You will respond to donor inquiries, organize donor records, and assist with tax statements and gift processing.

This position requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with the Advancement and Finance teams. Prior nonprofit fundraising experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in donor relations or nonprofit fundraising roles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with donor databases and grant reporting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Answer and respond to incoming emails
• Respond to donor/donations questions via phone or email
• Assign donor caseload and thank you’s
• Resolve failed transactions and support gift giving
• Ministry Compliance – complete ministry surveys for grant applications each quarter/year
• Organize all ministries/organizations that need to have ministry updates each year for executive leadership
• Year-End Tax Statements – communicate with donors who request tax statements emailed to them or problem-solve if they didn’t receive them
• Manage pledges and document pledge fulfillment
• Assist donors in setting up personal online giving accounts
• Support Advancement Team events and reporting as needed

Skills

Donor relations

Communication

Organizational skills

Fundraising

Tools

Google Docs

Spreadsheets

QuickBooks

Virtuous

Job description

Decision Point in Wheaton, IL is seeking a part-time Donor Relations role to support donor communications, data management, and fundraising efforts. You will respond to donor inquiries, organize donor records, and assist with tax statements and gift processing.

This position requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with the Advancement and Finance teams. Prior nonprofit fundraising experience is preferred.