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Donor Relations Specialist (Fundraising & Development) Jobs in Wilmington, DE at Zoe Ministries, Inc. Delaware
About Us:
The mission of Zoë Ministries, Inc. Delaware is to provide safety, healing, and advocacy for those impacted or potentially impacted by sex trafficking. Our organization embraces the core principles of trauma informed care to ensure a safe, compassionate place of healing for all clients. As an employee of Zoë Ministries, Inc. Delaware, all client interactions must be guided by a trauma-informed approach. As a faith-based organization, Zoë Ministries, Inc. Delaware has built their core values and workplace culture on the acceptance of Jesus Christ as our Personal Savior and the Bible as God’s Word and final authority for standards of faith and living a life pleasing to God.
Ideal Candidate:
- Someone who brings excellence to everything you do.
- Detail-oriented with a knack for seeing the big picture.
- Able to handle sensitive information with integrity.
- Hungry for feedback and eager to improve the systems and processes that make the Development Team tick.
- A gifted communicator, in writing, on the phone, and in person.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Build rapport and collaborate with the Director of Finance to capture data and achieve generosity goals and outcomes.
- Develop and manage a portfolio of multiple prospective donors; research, identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward private and business donors. Develop strategic funding requests based on short-, intermediate-, and long-term goals of the organization, and personally contact current and prospective donors to maintain donor relations.
- Oversee all aspects of direct and electronic mail appeals, including drafting letters, tracking donations, and preparing spreadsheets.
- Call, email, and write letters of support and thanks.
- Manage stewardship initiatives, including the preparation of thank you letters and acknowledgment letters in accordance with IRS reporting requirements and CLINIC policies.
- Collaborate with the Communications section on development appeals, donor-related publications, and social media presence.
- Maintain relationships with outside contractors to renew registrations for national and state appeals and online profiles.
- Attend internal and external meetings, including providing administrative support for committee meetings and community events, as required.
- Serve an integral role in CLINIC’s annual Convening event, with a specific emphasis on sponsorships, exhibitors, and scholarships.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent training in Business Management, Liberal Arts, Communications or related field
- Five (5) years of development experience
- Familiarity with fundraising activities within a non-profit organization
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and interest in interacting with current and potential donors
- Excellent organizational, time management and prioritization skills
- Ability to travel on occasion, fundraising events, and outreach events
- Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent time management with an ability to prioritize and manage competing priorities.
- Expert with Microsoft Office
Other:
- Because of the nature of these types of ministries, it is an absolute necessity that each employee possesses and maintains a Christian testimony of their faith and experience in Jesus. Must be in agreement with the Statement of Faith of the Zoe Ministries Mission.
- A mature walk with Jesus Christ and able to articulate Biblical beliefs and their application within the context of the Zoe Ministries’ Mission.
- Open to hybrid/remote work – must live in the Delaware/Maryland or surrounding areas.
- This position requires travel.
Pay: $55,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have working for a non-profit organization?
- How many years of experience to have in Donor Development?
- With Zoe Ministries being a faith based (Christian) organization, do you think this is an environment that you could thrive in?
- What is your email address?
- What town and state do you reside in?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wilmington, DE 19809
Title: Donor Relations Specialist (Fundraising & Development)
Company: Zoe Ministries, Inc. Delaware
Location: Wilmington, DE
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