Development Support Services

Forest Home•Forest Falls, CA

8d•$26 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Development Support Services role reports directly to the Chief Development Officer and plays a critical role in growing and sustaining Forest Home’s donor base through the Mass Donor Program. This position must fully align with Forest Home’s beliefs, including its view on the authority and accuracy of Scripture and its statement of faith. The ideal candidate demonstrates a deep passion for advancing Forest Home’s mission: to inspire people to Encounter Jesus, Experience Transformation, and engage the World for Christ.

Requirements

Entrepreneurial, proactive, and growth-oriented mindset
Exceptional writing and storytelling ability
Self-motivated professional passionate about educating and inviting donors to join God’s Kingdome work at Forest Home
Strong follow-through and meeting of deadlines
Strong ability to turn ideas into clear, actionable strategies
Proven success in growing donor bases and achieving revenue goals
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Ability to manage high-volume communications effectively
Solid understanding of fundraising analytics and donor behavior
Proficiency in CRM systems (Bloomerang, DonorSearch preferred)
Strong project management and deadline adherence
Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to design and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies
Strong collaboration and cross-functional teamwork
Servant-hearted leader with a Christ-like attitude.
High integrity, self-motivation, and commitment to excellence.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends as necessary
Minimum of 3 years of experience in mass donor fundraising or similar role

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Donor acquisition, stewardship and retention
Grow Mass Donor Program to 750 donors giving an average of $250 annually
Send welcome communications to all new donors under $1,000
Develop and execute seasonal fundraising campaigns (spring, fall, year-end)
Write and manage automated donor communication journeys
Create compelling content for donor engagement, including:
Testimonial videos
Written impact stories
Photography and visual assets
Identify and collect life-changing stories from campers, families, and ministry partners
Transition qualified donors ($500–$999) to mid-level giving portfolios
Increase conversion of one-time donors into recurring monthly supporters
Process all donor gifts appropriately, acknowledged within 48-hour standard IRS regulations.
Maintain accurate and organized CRM data and donor segmentation
Utilize tools such as Bloomerang-CRM/Fundraising and DonorSearch to track and analyze donor activity.
Support the development team with reports, printing of materials, case statements, appeals, mailers and supplies needed for donor communications.
File and track estate planning documents
Actively participate in Forest Home’s spiritual life activities, including weekly all-staff meetings and prayer meetings
Represent Forest Home with the highest standards of Christian integrity and professionalism in all interactions
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that all fundraising efforts reflect Forest Home’s mission and values