Impactful Philanthropy & Donor Stewardship Specialist

Odyssey Information Services, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey Information Services, Inc. in Houston seeks a Philanthropy Specialist for an open-ended contract to support fundraising and institutional advancement by managing donor relationships, coordinating campaigns, assisting with grant development, and maintaining donor records.

The role involves cultivating donors, researching grant opportunities, coordinating events, tracking activity, and collaborating with internal teams to drive fundraising goals; strong communication and organizational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Business or Nonprofit Management or related field.
• At least one year of clerical/administrative support experience.
• Fundraising, development, grant writing, event planning or donor relations experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, writing and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and maintain detail.
• Experience with CRM or donor database systems.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, foundations, and community leaders.
• Research prospective grant opportunities and assist with grant proposals, applications, reporting, and compliance documentation.
• Coordinate fundraising campaigns, donor appeals, special events, and peer-to-peer fundraising initiatives.
• Track donor activity, contributions, communications, and engagement metrics
• Maintain accurate and confidential donor records and ensure timely data entry and reporting.
• Assist with donor stewardship activities, acknowledgments, correspondence, and recognition programs.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support fundraising and institutional advancement goals.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other materials related to fundraising activities and donor engagement.
• Provide administrative and organizational support for development and philanthropy programs.

Skills

Donor relations

Fundraising

Grant writing

Event planning

CRM systems

Data entry

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Bachelor's degree in Advertising

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Nonprofit Management

Job description

Odyssey Information Services, Inc. in Houston seeks a Philanthropy Specialist for an open-ended contract to support fundraising and institutional advancement by managing donor relationships, coordinating campaigns, assisting with grant development, and maintaining donor records.

The role involves cultivating donors, researching grant opportunities, coordinating events, tracking activity, and collaborating with internal teams to drive fundraising goals; strong communication and organizational