Donor Relations Manager

3 weeks ago

Grand Rapids, United States The Christian Reformed Church in North America Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescriptionPURPOSE:
Develop relationships and implement a strategy with existing and potential donors that will increase financial support and resources, engage current constituents and cultivate potential donors in support of the ministry.

This position offers a flexible work schedule, an attractive benefits package (including retirement fund contribution), and three weeks of vacation.

The CRCNA exhibits love for the diversity of the human family. As such we welcome & encourage all regardless of race, ethnicity, ability, and culture to apply. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process please do not hesitate to contact our Human Resources Department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  1. Develop stewardship-focused relationships with a portfolio of individuals, churches, New donors, and foundations to engage support for the ministry.
  2. Develop and implement a donor strategy for your assigned area, working with others as appropriate.
  3. Strengthen and expand the financial support, including major gifts, from assigned individuals, churches, and foundations. 
  4. Represent the agency at churches, classis meetings, and other community events, as needed.
  5. Significant travel within assigned regions for in-person visits, relationship building, donor appreciation, and fundraising events.
  6. Maintain accurate records in appropriate database(s) (e.g. constituent interactions) which support the development of donor relationships
  7. Track expenses and maintain regular expense reports.
  8. Assist with prospect research and/or proposal writing, as assigned.
  9. Work with colleagues to develop best practices within the Reframe ministries advancement department.
  10. Stay current and maintain best practices through ongoing professional development.
  11. Weekly objective to recruit volunteers and manage at least quarterly volunteer resources/ committee meetings.
  12. Marketing Reframe products using social media and all other resources
  13. Establish and maintain an active thanking process within the CRCNA. This may consist of individual calls or notes from advancement or in coordination with ministry staff and leadership.
  14. Manage and maintain a donor portfolio of individuals and churches.
  15. Qualify, cultivate, and lift mid-level donors to major donor status.
  16. Assist in promoting the benefits and opportunities offered by the planned giving program (e.g. personal contacts, phone, planned giving brochures, in-house advertisements and publicity, and special events).
  17. Work with the Director of Advancement and the leadership of Reframe Ministries to establish realistic fundraising goals, monthly and yearly strategic planning activities, and development initiatives that support the sustainability of the ministries. 
  18. Foster teamwork with other advancement and ministry staff
  19. Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESSupport staff as assigned.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERTISE:
  1. Able to support the mission, vision, and values of the CRCNA.
  2. Demonstrated ability to encourage and inspire individuals to support ministry.
  3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  4. Proven ability to be self-motivated, work independently with minimal direction and collaboratively within a team environment.
  5. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and external contacts.
  6. Proven ability to plan and organize tasks and responsibilities including multitasking, setting priorities and meeting deadlines.
  7. Proven ability to maintain confidentiality.
  8. Demonstrated proficiency in commonly used computer applications, internet research and constituent relationship management tools. 
  1. Bachelor’s degree is  preferred,  in a related field such as business, marketing & communications or nonprofit management and/or equivalent work experience.
  2.  Demonstrated experience and success in fundraising and/or branding and marketing experience.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
  • Regular travel throughout the assigned region


Full-time BenefitsBenefits may be pro-rated based on # of hours worked per week:
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Full-Time Flexible Work Arrangements 
  • Generous Vacation and Holiday Time
  • Benefits include Health, Welfare, & Retirement
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Contributing to an organization that is making an impact in the world


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