Donor Relations & Development Specialist

Metrocrest-Services; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Metrocrest Services in Carrollton, TX is seeking a relationship-focused, entry-level fundraising professional who is excited to build a career in nonprofit development. The Development Specialist blends fundraising operations with frontline community engagement to support a growing pipeline of donors.

Working with the Director of Development, you will handle gift processing, donor records, reporting and acknowledgments while also cultivating relationships through the Changemakers Annual Giving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two or more years of experience in fundraising, nonprofit, sales, marketing, customer service, account management, or a related relationship-based profession.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, donor management software.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a visible ambassador for Metrocrest Services by representing the organization at networking events, community meetings, volunteer activities, and outreach opportunities.
• Build relationships with businesses, civic organizations, faith communities, and community groups through outreach, networking, canvassing, events, and presentations to increase awareness of Metrocrest Services and identify opportunities for support.
• Collaborate with internal leaders across Volunteer Engagement, Programs, and Marketing & Communications to cultivate existing relationships, evaluate philanthropic interest, and qualify prospective donors and partners for strategic cultivation by development and executive leadership.
• Maintain accurate documentation of donor interactions, prospect activity, and relationship history within Salesforce.

Skills

Relationship-building

Donor engagement

Communication

Microsoft Office / Office Suite

Donor management software

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce

Canva

Donor CRM

Job description

Metrocrest Services in Carrollton, TX is seeking a relationship-focused, entry-level fundraising professional who is excited to build a career in nonprofit development. The Development Specialist blends fundraising operations with frontline community engagement to support a growing pipeline of donors.

Working with the Director of Development, you will handle gift processing, donor records, reporting and acknowledgments while also cultivating relationships through the Changemakers Annual Giving