Community Engagement Specialist
About The Position
The Community Engagement Specialist is responsible for managing an assigned portfolio of donors and actively contributing to the Boise Corps’ annual fundraising goal of a minimum of $500,000. Working in partnership with the Community Engagement & Development Director and coordinating with Divisional Headquarters (DHQ) Development staff, this role focuses on donor cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and data-driven relationship management to advance individual and corporate giving. This position is ideal for a relationship-oriented fundraising professional who is motivated by revenue goals, enjoys donor engagement, and is committed to advancing mission impact through philanthropy.
Requirements
- Minimum of a BA level College in related areas.
- Minimum of 5 years of office-related work experience required.
- Must be congenial and maintain professionalism under all circumstances
- Must be proficient at Microsoft office.
- Must be organized and be able to work under multiple deadlines – distributing workflow to maintain optimal efficiency.
- Must be able to pass MV check and have a valid Driver’s license
- Must be able to pass Salvation Army background check
- Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality.
Responsibilities
- Manage an assigned donor caseload with responsibility for cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and retention.
- Actively contribute toward an annual individual fundraising goal of $500,000, tracking progress and adjusting strategies as needed.
- Conduct donor meetings, tours, calls, and personalized outreach to strengthen relationships and grow giving.
- Develop and implement individualized donor engagement strategies aligned with donor interests and organizational priorities.
- Identify opportunities for gift upgrades, recurring giving, and new donor acquisition within assigned portfolio.
- Support the execution of annual giving strategies, including direct mail, digital appeals, sponsorships, and seasonal campaigns.
- Coordinate with DHQ Development staff to ensure alignment with divisional fundraising strategies, timelines, messaging, and donor protocols.
- Collaborate with DHQ on donor assignments, moves management, prospect research, and solicitation strategies as appropriate.
- Adhere to Salvation Army fundraising standards, policies, and reporting requirements.
- Ensure timely and meaningful donor acknowledgment, recognition, and impact reporting in coordination with DHQ and Corps leadership.
- Maintain consistent communication with donors through personalized updates, impact stories, and progress reports.
- Partner with program staff and DHQ resources to gather outcomes and stories that demonstrate donor impact.
- Maintain accurate donor records, contact reports, and fundraising activity within donor management systems.
- Track donor interactions, pipeline movement, and revenue performance against goals.
- Prepare reports, forecasts, and updates for the Community Engagement & Development Director and DHQ as required.
- Work collaboratively with Corps Officers, development staff, DHQ Development personnel, and program teams to align fundraising efforts with mission delivery.
- Represent The Salvation Army with professionalism, integrity, and hospitality in all donor interactions.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission and strategic fundraising goals of The Salvation Army Boise Corps.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
