Donor Relations Officer

The Little Light House Central Kentucky, Inc.; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Answers in Genesis is seeking a Donor Relations Officer to cultivate relationships with strategic partners and major donors, focusing on gifts of $5,000 and higher. You will manage a donor caseload, plan personalized strategies, and coordinate regional fundraising activities to advance the ministry’s mission.

The role emphasizes SERVE core values and involves travel, communication, and collaboration with Advancement team members to maximize impact and support for AiG.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of nonprofit fundraising experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel within assigned regions.

Responsibilities

• Promote the mission and standards of AiG.
• Establish and manage a donor communication plan with goals.
• Cultivate major gifts and engage supporters annually.
• Build relationships with existing supporters and new prospects.
• Coordinate events and regional fundraising activities.
• Document donor interactions in the CRM and follow up.

Job description

The Donor Relations Officer is responsible for cultivating and developing relationships with existing and potential AiG strategic partners/major donors for the purpose of relating the opportunities for them to financially support and get involved in God's work at AiG.

This position will allow one to impact others through a service mindset centered on making an eternal difference. This position should display our Core Values of SERVE (Serve, Equip, Relate, Value, Engage) when interfacing with both internal and external customers to ensure that the message and mission of Answers in Genesis is portrayed in an effective and God-honoring fashion. This position provides opportunities for spiritual, personal, and professional development.

• Responsibilities
  • Promote the mission and standards of Answers in Genesis.
  • Create a SERVE culture environment in all work done.
  • Approach all tasks with a second mile mindset.
  • Prioritize personal integrity in all interactions and assignments.
  • Oversee and promote the spiritual, personal, and professional development of all team members being led.
  • Strategic Partner/ Donor Activities
    • Establish, manage, and fulfill a caseload communication plan, including individual fund-raising goals and personalized strategies, to effectively steward, educate, cultivate, and solicit gifts from supporters each year, with an emphasis on gifts of $5,000 and higher.
    • Manage a caseload of assigned supporters and maintain and seek to engage with a smaller additional list of prospective donors, following an established communication plan that is specific to each supporter and prospective supporter and personally connect with each supporter at least once a year.
    • Maintain contact and build relationships with existing supporters in the region assigned through phone calls, written correspondence, and personal visits, as appropriate.
    • Work diligently to meet agreed upon monthly and annual activity and production goals and be purposeful about every visit and communication and the desired outcome for each “touch”.
    • Work collaboratively with other Advancement team members to develop strategies, solicitation approaches, develop funding opportunity materials and supporting documentation to present to supporters.
    • Effectively present ministry funding opportunities to supporters.
    • Become familiar with the supporters’ passions and interests and share opportunities to engage and support areas of the ministry that align with those interests.
    • Network and build new ministry relationships resulting in financial support for AiG.
    • Communicate the impact of the ministry outreaches and share the opportunities for existing and potential strategic partners/donors in the region to partner with AiG.
    • Organize and execute ministry fundraising events in the region involving CEOs, President, and Vice President of Advancement, including any necessary research, strategic planning, communication and follow up.
    • Recruit existing and potential strategic partners/supporters in the region to attend special private events with ministry leaders on-site at the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter.
    • Utilization of AiG’s CRM database tools to monitor donor activity in the region and determine new opportunities for strategic donor relationships.
    • Meet regularly with supervisors to discuss and refine caseload plans, donor strategies, to track progress, to receive coaching, travel schedules/opportunities, and to keep open lines of communication.
    • Timely document all supporter interactions in the CRM, and complete all necessary follow up with supporters, including assistance with gift acknowledgements, and other items.
  • Stewardship
    • Make thank you calls and write cards to AiG supporters making gifts to the ministry or requesting prayer.
    • Maintain thorough and timely notes of all supporter contacts in AiG’s CRM.
    • Handle and respond to calls and emails from supporters and prospective supporters in assigned geographic area.
  • Other Responsibilities
    • Actively look for new opportunities to promote the mission of AiG and recruit new supporters, including strategic networking with existing supporters.
    • Other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Advancement
    • And all other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.

Requirements

• Must agree with and be able to sign our Statement of Faith.
• Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Regularly attends a local Bible-believing church.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including demonstrated ability in developing and maintaining positive relationships with people of varying backgrounds and ages.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to review and analyze data, conduct relevant research, and engage in strategic planning with respect to Advancement.
• Strong presentation skills and willingness/ability to ask for financial support for the ministry.
• Possess the ability to coordinate and execute special events in a thorough and timely manner.
• Must be well-organized and have strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office, Power Point/Keynote).
• Must be highly organized and able to effectively manage multiple projects and competing priorities with professionalism and grace.
• Must be a highly motivated, goal-oriented self-starter who can work independently in a fast-paced environment without extensive administrative support but must also be a positive and effective team player.
• Willingness to travel within assigned regions for special events on site.
• We would consider a remote position for an experienced candidate based in Dallas, Atlanta, Nashville, Indianapolis, Kansas City or other strategic locations.

Education & Experience

• 5 years or more of experience in nonprofit fundraising, including demonstrated fundraising and marketing success.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge and experience with Answers in Genesis, Creation Museum, and Ark Encounter is strongly preferred.

Items Needed for Possible Employment

• Completion of online application, https://answersingenesis.org
• Salary Requirements
• Salvation Testimony
• Creation Belief Statement
• Confirmation of your agreement with the AiG Statement of Faith (AiG Statement of Faith can be found on the website). https://answersingenesis.org/about/faith/
• Completion of a Background Check and Pre-Employment Drug Screen