Development Associate, Stewardship (48685)

The Family Place • Dallas, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a unique opportunity for a results-oriented relationship manager with 1-2 years of development experience to make a significant impact at The Family Place. This position is an integral part of the development team, guiding the stewardship of individual donors. The successful candidate will be a member of a dynamic, fast-paced and supportive team, with an ability to manage shifting priorities. Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, the Development Associate, Stewardship, will manage relationships with donors through meaningful outreach strategies with a focus on retention and cultivation. The successful candidate will work across the Development team to deepen donor engagement through creative communications and timely responses with a detail-oriented approach.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1-2 years of similar relationship management experience.
• Must know or have experience with Raiser’s Edge.
• Attention to detail is a vital component of this position.
• Have strong communication skills and embrace social engagement.
• Be able to work independently while contributing to the team.
• Must have an inquisitive nature to foster relationships across multiple departments of the agency and with donors.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Chief Advancement Officer and development team to plan, direct and support significant donor stewardship efforts with a focus on individual donors.
• Maintain and build strong and lasting relationships with donors through strategic and meaningful points of contact.
• Manage acknowledgement letters for donations in a timely manner.
• Compile relevant, timely updates/stewardship reports to share with key constituents.
• Coordinate with development team on donor outreach, revenue tracking and engagement within the assigned stewardship portfolio.
• Perform administrative activities including, but not limited to, stewardship and solicitation mailings, curated communications, update donor and prospect records, track and record action items and update notes in Raiser’s Edge.
• Contribute to a collaborative team working environment and have a positive roll-up-your sleeves attitude.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees