Donor Relations Associate @ DHQ Kansas City, MO

Job Objective : The Donor Relations Associate is responsible for cultivating and managing a Tier-C fundraising program to prospect and cultivate donor relationships with the intent of identifying donors that qualify for a higher level of personal engagement with a Donor Relations Director (DRD). This position coordinates the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts for Tier-C donors through strategic communications, mission-driven donor experiences, and personalization.

The Donor Relations Associate (DRA) is responsible for overseeing a range of activities that result in donors feeling appreciated, developing deeper bonds with and greater affection for The Salvation Army and its mission, and understanding that their gifts are critically important, thus increasing the likelihood of future gifts. Candidate will partner with leaders, colleagues, and members of the Development Department to achieve organizational goals.

The DRA serves a portfolio of donors by initiating, building and maintaining dynamic, reciprocal relationships with individuals, couples, and families who have a desire to partner financially with The Salvation Army. To appropriately thank donors giving at a specified giving range.

Essential Functions :

Time Distribution of Responsibilities :

40 % Fundraising portfolio and moves management

40 % Daily donor recognition, proof of performance and cultivation

1 5 % Data recording, reporting and analysis

5% Professional development

Other Functions : Performs other related duties as assigned by Senior Donor Relations Director, Executive or Senior Director of Development.

Minimum Qualifications :

Education : Bachelor's degree ; relevant experience in lieu of degree will be considered

Experience : Minimum of five years of experience in a non-profit fundraising role with a proven track record of major gifts success

Certifications / Licenses : None

Skills / Abilities :

Supervisor y Respons i b i lity : None

Physical Requirements : The position requires sitting; climbing and / or balancing; stooping, kneeling, bending, stretching, crouching and / or crawling; standing; walking; manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; use of vision; driving a vehicle; pushing / pulling / lifting / carrying 25 pounds; traveling by airplane; both outdoor and indoor navigation of settings, and s tanding and / or walking up to 12 hours per day. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job .

Mental Demands :

Communication Demands :

The position requires : Professionally communicating verbally with co-workers, other departments and program staff, clients, vendors, donors, volunteers, board members, philanthropic decision-makers, and officers; written communication; talking on the telephone; responding to written or verbal requests; training / giving verbal and written instructions; receiving verbal and written instructions; writing / composing written language; reading; visiting / working at other worksites and non-worksite locations; communication via the latest technologies.

Travel : Occasional travel up to 1 week / month

Driving : Yes. Must possess a valid driver's license fr om the state of residences . Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business.

Working Conditions : Daily w ork is performed in a typical office environment ; m ay require some week end and evening work . Event work may include hotels, indoor / outdoor venues, Corps Community Centers, and other public venues.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

The Salvation Army Mission : The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical p art of the universal Christian c hurch . Its message is based on the Bible . Its ministry is motivated by the love of God . Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back to work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and / or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.