Foundation Fundraising & Donor Relations Specialist

Ascension; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation in Murfreesboro seeks a development professional to support fundraising campaigns, grant administration, and donor relations. You will help manage budgets, track timelines, and acknowledge gifts while advancing major gifts and family philanthropy initiatives.

The role emphasizes building donor confidence, analyzing solicitation results, and coordinating employee giving campaigns.

Qualifications

• Fundraising certification preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years experience OR Associate's/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in fundraising campaigns, grant administration, major gift and/or charitable development programs.
• Assist with fundraising campaigns including budgets and timelines.
• Develop donor confidence and relationships through effective gift solicitation, processing and acknowledgement.
• Support the development and implementation of tracking strategies for solicitation efforts and perform analysis of data for results.
• Develop and manage Employee Giving Campaign and other campaigns.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Grant administration

Budgeting

Data analysis

Gift processing

Campaign management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation in Murfreesboro seeks a development professional to support fundraising campaigns, grant administration, and donor relations. You will help manage budgets, track timelines, and acknowledge gifts while advancing major gifts and family philanthropy initiatives.

The role emphasizes building donor confidence, analyzing solicitation results, and coordinating employee giving campaigns.