Donor Relations & Events Lead

ADP, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LFCS is seeking a Development Officer who can translate mission into meaningful donor relationships and help drive fundraising success, donor relationships, and measurable impact across the St. Louis region.

This role manages the planning and execution of key fundraising events while also managing a portfolio of major gifts, planned-giving, and tax credit donors and prospects, with a focus on growth and stewardship across diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience managing fundraising events, budgets, and vendor contracts.
• Two years’ experience in fundraising, major gifts solicitation, or sales preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross functionally.
• Strong relationship building with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and execute fundraising events from start to finish, including budgeting, logistics, and revenue goal achievement.
• Provide full project management for events.
• Review, negotiate, and manage contracts related to events and development activities.
• Provide guidance and support to internal team members on special event execution and donor engagement strategies.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of major gift and fundraising prospects through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
• Lead the identification and engagement of new prospective donors and strengthen long‑term donor relationships.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with donors, volunteers, sponsors, and vendors.
• Directly solicit financial contributions in support of organizational priorities and mission‑driven initiatives.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Donor relationship building

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business, or a related field

Job description

LFCS is seeking a Development Officer who can translate mission into meaningful donor relationships and help drive fundraising success, donor relationships, and measurable impact across the St. Louis region.

This role manages the planning and execution of key fundraising events while also managing a portfolio of major gifts, planned-giving, and tax credit donors and prospects, with a focus on growth and stewardship across diverse stakeholders.