Donor Relations & Stewardship Specialist

adventistmediaministries; Tennessee; On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Media Center – It Is Written is seeking a Donor Relations Specialist to serve as the primary contact for donor inquiries and requests, focusing on cultivating donor relationships and implementing strategies for donor acquisition. The role processes donations and maintains donor records while ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Development, you will support stewardship plans, engage donors across channels, and collaborate with team members to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Three years of experience in development, philanthropy, or fundraising with donor relations.
• Embrace the mission of It Is Written and be a member in good standing of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office/Google Suite; experience with donor databases preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning strategies for donor acquisition and engagement.
• Process donations and maintain accurate donor records in the database.
• Respond to donor inquiries via phone, email, text, and in-person.
• Coordinate donor recognition and stewardship activities.
• Support cross‑department communications and document management.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Donor relations

Communication

Discretion and confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

Job description

Adventist Media Center – It Is Written is seeking a Donor Relations Specialist to serve as the primary contact for donor inquiries and requests, focusing on cultivating donor relationships and implementing strategies for donor acquisition. The role processes donations and maintains donor records while ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Development, you will support stewardship plans, engage donors across channels, and collaborate with team members to