Development Specialist

3 weeks ago

Fort Worth, United States Camp Fire First Texas Full time $50,000 - $60,000

About Camp Fire:

Camp Fire First Texas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that invests in North Texas communities by providing out-of-school time and outdoor learning programs for children and youth while also offering workforce development programs for early childhood educators. We envision a community in which every child has equitable access to the learning opportunities they need to succeed and thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Our Commitment to Equity

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every one of our qualifications listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application. Camp Fire strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

Our Investment in You

Through a commitment to equity, continuous learning and by leading with our values, we believe in maintaining a supportive work culture while providing the highest quality programming. Camp Fire is putting the call out to the passionate individual who is ready to join our team.

Job Summary:

The Development Specialist is a key contributor to advancing Camp Fire First Texas’ mission, focused on annual giving and fundraising special events management to support the organization’s strategic goals. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of achieving fundraising targets, strong organizational skills, and a passion for cultivating meaningful donor relationships.

Annual Giving Campaigns
  • Support annual giving efforts, including direct mail, digital campaigns, and multi-channel appeals, with a focus on donor acquisition, retention, and growth. Analyze campaign performance and drive participation in community fundraising events like North Texas Giving Day.
Donor Portfolio Management
  • Manage a portfolio of donors, fostering meaningful relationships through personalized communication, stewardship plans, and cultivation strategies to grow engagement and giving.
Event and Volunteer Management
  • Coordinate major fundraising events, ensuring revenue targets and timelines are met by managing event logistics and volunteer committees, while evaluating outcomes for continuous improvement. Support Camp Fire program needs by recruiting and filling volunteer opportunities.
Support Advancement Operations
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Proven experience in fundraising, including annual giving campaigns, donor retention, and relationship management.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a talent for crafting persuasive support narratives.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Experience working with volunteers
Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Experience in donor acquisition strategies and managing a donor portfolio to achieve fundraising targets.
  • Demonstrated ability to cultivate relationships with diverse stakeholders
  • Familiarity with donor management software (e.g., Bloomerang, Raiser’s Edge NXT, or similar).
  • Expertise in nonprofit fundraising best practices and event planning.
  • Knowledge of the Fort Worth philanthropic community and key funding opportunities.
Essential Functions:
  • Ability to lift 25 pounds
  • Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to drive and have their own reliable transportation
  • Ability to use standard office equipment
  • Must pass a criminal background check
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed
Key Areas of Responsibility: Annual Giving Campaigns
  • Assist Director of Development in planning annual fundraising activities to meet department’s strategic goals.
  • Execute and monitor fundraising appeals, including Annual Giving, End of Year, North Texas Giving Day, and Camperships, to meet defined revenue targets.
  • Collaborate with the marketing team to develop compelling multi-channel solicitations.
  • Analyze appeal performance to identify opportunities for improvement and growth.
  • Create and implement strategies to acquire new donors and retain existing ones, fostering increased donor engagement.
Donor Portfolio Management
  • Manage a portfolio of donors, focusing on cultivation, retention, and upgrades.
  • Develop and implement individualized stewardship plans to deepen donor relationships.
  • Regularly engage donors through visits, personalized updates, and recognition opportunities.
  • Maintain donor records in Bloomerang (CRM), tracking engagement and funding opportunities.
Event and Volunteer Management
  • Serve as the primary coordinator for fundraising events, including An Artists’ Christmas and El Tesoro de la Vida Benefit Dinner.
  • Curate and secure items for silent and live auctions to achieve revenue targets.
  • Oversee event logistics, including budgets, timelines, vendor management, and sponsorship benefits fulfillment.
  • Lead communication with volunteer event committees, attending after-hours meetings as required.
  • Recruit and schedule volunteers to fill needs identified by program team, using Bloomerang Volunteer to create opportunities and track schedules and hours worked.
  • Ensure events align with fundraising goals and evaluate their outcomes for future improvement.
Support Advancement Operations
  • Maintain knowledge of Camp Fire programs, services, and operations
  • Healthy collaboration with the Advancement team is a must
  • Other duties as assigned
Work Environment

The work environment described here is representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Our Commitment

Camp Fire welcomes and embraces all youth of diverse cultures, beliefs, experiences, and identities. We are committed to creating a culturally responsive, inclusive, and safe environment for all children, families, and staff. Camp Fire First Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, gender, gender expression and identification, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

Apply:

Apply online or email Tamara@CampFireFW.org a cover letter, resume & salary requirements. View other open positions at https://www.campfirefw.org/careers/.

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