Donor Growth & Stewardship Officer

Phoenix Rescue Mission; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work that matters, alongside a team

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Paid holidays: 12

Job summary

Phoenix Rescue Mission in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Philanthropy Officer to cultivate and steward mid-level donors ($1,000 to $7,499 yearly). You will manage your own portfolio, make calls, meet donors, and move planning toward major gifts in partnership with the Philanthropy Manager.

The role rewards relationship‑driven fundraising with data‑guided strategy; you will track activity in the donor CRM, share stories of lives changed, and work evenings or weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, Nonprofit Management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least two years of professional experience in fundraising, philanthropy, sales, relationship management, or a related field
• Experience managing a donor portfolio, making solicitations, or cultivating individual giving relationships (preferred)
• Experience with CRM systems (preferred)
• Comfort interpreting data to guide decisions, and experience using AI tools to work smarter
• Excellent conversational, written, and presentation skills
• Confidentiality and sound judgment with sensitive donor information
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record
• Flexibility for occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays
• A personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ, and willingness to sign the Mission’s Statement of Faith and Lifestyle

Responsibilities

• Own your portfolio and manage mid-level donors through personal calls, meetings, notes, and events
• Build real relationships by learning what each donor cares about and connecting to the Mission’s needs
• Ask with confidence through cultivation, solicitation, and follow-up strategies
• Move donors forward by upgrading qualified donors into your portfolio and working toward major gifts
• Hit goals in revenue, retention, upgrades, engagement, and pipeline using data
• Keep accurate records in the donor CRM and review portfolio reports
• Share stories of transformation and pray with donors when appropriate

Skills

Donor relations

Fundraising

Portfolio management

CRM experience

Data-driven decisions

Excellent communication

Confidentiality

Time management

Evenings/weekends flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, Nonprofit Management, or related field

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Phoenix Rescue Mission in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Philanthropy Officer to cultivate and steward mid-level donors ($1,000 to $7,499 yearly). You will manage your own portfolio, make calls, meet donors, and move planning toward major gifts in partnership with the Philanthropy Manager.

The role rewards relationship‑driven fundraising with data‑guided strategy; you will track activity in the donor CRM, share stories of lives changed, and work evenings or weekends as needed.