Purpose of the Position
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Strengthen and support donor relationships
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Advance campaign for expansion through administration and events
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Develop and communicate value of stewardship
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Learn about strategy, systems, and processes for fund development
Specific Tasks or Duties:
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Input weekly gifts into the donor database
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Execute high-quality thank-you cards for donors
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Track and update development calendar
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Analyze Google and social media metrics for development strategy
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Assist in organizing fundraising events
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Compose engaging blogs and personal stories for newsletters and appeals
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Research and design improvements to current development systems and best practices
Skills & Competencies Needed:
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Excellent communication skills with flexible temperament suited to serving people’s needs
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Go-getter, with an ability to work on projects and tasks independently
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Highly organized, with an ability to prioritize time-sensitive tasks
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Strong relationship-builder and story-teller for diverse audiences
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Expert in the use of Microsoft Office and Outlook
Preferred Qualities
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Christ-follower
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Working-knowledge of donor database or administrative organization (ex. etapestry)
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Background in Fundraising, Administration, Communication or other related discipline
Coordinates with or Reports to: Volunteer and Intern Coordinator, and Community Relations Coordinator
Time Involvement Required: 5-15 hours; some weekend and evening hours
Term of Service: 1 Semester
Contact Piccola Dorsey for additional information, or to apply.
Piccola.Dorsey@sidebysidekids.org
W: (512) 371-9393 // C: (512) 436- 3265