Development and Events Officer

Lutheran Family And Childrens Services Of Missouri • Olivette, MO

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About The Position

LFCS is seeking a Development Officer to connect people with its mission and support fundraising success, donor relationships, and measurable impact across the St. Louis region. The position manages planning and execution of key fundraising special events and a portfolio of major-gift, planned-giving, and tax-credit donors and prospects. The role includes direct fundraising, donor cultivation and stewardship, event project management, and collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business, or a related field required.
• Experience managing fundraising events, projects, budgets, and vendor contracts.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-functionally.
• Experience asking for financial support from a variety of constituencies.
• Strong relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of major-gift solicitation.

Nice To Haves

• Two years’ experience in fundraising, major-gift solicitation, or sales is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and execute fundraising special events from start to finish, including budgeting, logistics, and achieving revenue goals.
• Provide full project management for events.
• Review, negotiate, and manage contracts related to events and development activities.
• Guide and support internal team members on special-event execution and donor-engagement strategies.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of major-gift and fundraising prospects through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
• Identify and engage new prospective donors and strengthen long-term donor relationships.
• Build and maintain relationships with donors, volunteers, sponsors, and vendors.
• Directly solicit financial contributions in support of organizational priorities and mission-driven initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time