Donor Relations & Stewardship Specialist

Intermountain Deaconess Children'S Services; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Health insurance

HSA contributions

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Volunteer time

Job summary

Intermountain Deaconess Children's Services is seeking a Donor Relations & Stewardship Specialist in Helena, MT. The role will handle daily gift processing, donor communications, and hospitality for donors and guests throughout the year.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of college or equivalent experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Experience in nonprofit settings is a plus, with opportunities for growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Completion of two or more years of college or equivalent experience, including administrative, coordinator, customer service, hospitality, or related experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong attention to detail; proficient with Microsoft Office; ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a welcoming, service-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily gift processing including database entry, documentation, deposits, and reconciliation.
• Prepare donor acknowledgments and stewardship communications with strong business writing.
• Provide hospitable engagement for donors, guests, and partners across the year.
• Support guest hospitality at events and improve guest experience while handling multiple priorities.
• Assist development operations through office coordination and special projects.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Education

Some college (2+ years)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Donor Relations & Stewardship Specialist

Full Time Regular Development Helena, MT, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1432

Salary Range: $24.00 To $26.00 Hourly

Intermountain Children's Home is growing and we want you! Do you want a rewarding career with a strong sense of purpose? Is it important to you to feel aligned in values and priorities with your employer? Do you have a genuine desire to contribute to hope and healing for families in Montana?

Then we want to meet you! Intermountain has an expansive vision, a mission of healing through healthy relationships, a culture of strong values, and we are hiring! If you are energetic, adaptable, purpose-driven, and dedicated, apply to join our team as one of our impactful Donor Relations & Stewardship Specialist! You will work with employees across the organization on various services, programs, projects, or initiatives.

Join us in creating nurturing environments where children can thrive and grow!

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily gift processing including accurate database record entry, documentation, deposits, and financial reconciliation.
• Prepare timely, professional donor acknowledgments, stewardship communications, and donor mailings, applying strong business writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Provide warm, attentive hospitality and engagement for donors, guests, community members, and partners throughout the year, both at Intermountain and while representing the organization in the community.
• Play a key role in guest hospitality at Intermountain events, identifying ways to improve the guest experience while comfortably managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Support Development operations through office and administrative coordination, communications, special projects, and other activities that help the department operate effectively and achieve its goals.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of two or more years of college or an equivalent combination of education and experience, including at least one year of administrative, coordinator, customer service, hospitality, or related experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong attention to detail, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills, a genuine enjoyment of working with people, and a welcoming, service-oriented approach.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a nonprofit, hospitality, events, fundraising, or mission-driven environment.
• Experience with donor databases, Canva, social media management, or other communications and design tools.

Why Intermountain?

When you join Intermountain, you’re joining a mission-driven organization where philanthropy directly changes lives. Every gift helps provide hope, healing, education, and opportunity for children and families navigating some of life’s most difficult challenges.

you’ll work alongside dedicated professionals who believe deeply in our mission and value collaboration, innovation, and authentic relationships.

We strive to be an employer of choice; we are excited to offer you:

• On-the-job training
• Employer sponsored health insurance for medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account contributions
• Retirement contribution of 4%, fully vested after only one year!
• Robust Personal and Holiday Leave
• Paid time to volunteer in the community

Intermountain Deaconess Children's Services is an equal opportunity employer.