Donor Relations & Fundraising Specialist

ZOE MINISTRIES INC; Georgetown (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoë Ministries, Inc. Delaware is seeking a Donor Relations Specialist to develop engagement and fundraising strategies, grow revenue, and steward donors.

The role involves meeting with people, communicating the mission, requesting donations, thanking donors, and maintaining donor data plus supporting grant processes and events. The position emphasizes building relationships with current and prospective donors, coordinating annual appeals, and providing administrative support to the Finance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent training in Business Management, Liberal Arts, Communications or related field.
• Five (5) years of development experience.
• Familiarity with fundraising activities within a non-profit organization.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and interest in interacting with current and potential donors.
• Excellent organizational, time management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to travel on occasion, fundraising events, and outreach events.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent time management with an ability to prioritize and manage competing priorities.
• Expert with Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Build rapport and collaborate with the Director of Finance to capture data and achieve generosity goals and outcomes.
• Develop and manage a portfolio of multiple prospective donors; research, identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward private and business donors.
• Process incoming donations and prepare activity reports; engage with community and church leaders; maintain call logs; arrange appointments and donor files.
• Develop and maintain a calendar and timeline for annual donor appeals, tracking data and preparing financial reports.
• Oversee all aspects of direct and electronic mail appeals, including drafting letters and tracking donations.
• Call, email, and write letters of support and thanks.
• Manage stewardship initiatives, including thank you letters and IRS/compliance communications.
• Collaborate with Communications on development appeals and donor-related publications.
• Maintain relationships with outside contractors to renew registrations for national and state appeals and online profiles.
• Attend internal and external meetings, including administrative support for committees and events.
• Support CLINIC’s annual Convening event with sponsorships, exhibitors, and scholarships.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Zoë Ministries, Inc. Delaware is seeking a Donor Relations Specialist to develop engagement and fundraising strategies, grow revenue, and steward donors.

The role involves meeting with people, communicating the mission, requesting donations, thanking donors, and maintaining donor data plus supporting grant processes and events. The position emphasizes building relationships with current and prospective donors, coordinating annual appeals, and providing administrative support to the Finance