Donor Engagement Coordinator

Archdiocese of St. Louis • St. Louis, MO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

St. Patrick Center provides opportunities for self-sufficiency and dignity to people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Individuals and families build permanent, positive change in their lives through safe and affordable housing, sound mental and physical health, and employment and financial stability.
Working collaboratively with individuals, businesses, government and other service providers, St. Patrick Center will end chronic homelessness in the St. Louis region through Housing First, an evidence-based practice that tells us to remove barriers, do intake and assessment early, move people into housing and offer them support to achieve their goals.
St. Patrick Center, a ministry of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, is seeking a Donor Engagement Coordinator who reports to the Donor Engagement Manager and is responsible for raising unrestricted funds through donor engagement. This role cultivates, stewards, and retains a portfolio of mid-level donors while identifying opportunities to increase giving and strengthen support for St. Patrick Center’s mission. Core working hours are Monday through Friday 8am until 4pm.

Requirements

• Highschool diploma or GED required.
• One or more years’ experience in non-profit fundraising, and/or similar experience that includes relationship building skills and customer service.
• Strong computer literacy required, demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft products and Raisers Edge NXT.
• Working knowledge of, or willingness to learn and practice, donor stewardship techniques.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Able to work independently and be responsible for professional deadlines.
• Strong team member, working well with staff, volunteers, and other professionals.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Must be willing to participate in evenings or weekend events

Responsibilities

• Nurture assigned portfolio donors ($500 - $999.99) and utilize the moves management process with a focus on retaining donors, upgrading gifts and acquiring new donors.
• Proactively develop and cultivate donors to strengthen their relationship with SPC through events, volunteering, and annual giving opportunities.
• Engage new donors in stewardship plan to connect them with SPC and educate on opportunities to get more involved with SPC.
• Assist the DEM with annual Donor Appreciation events and weekly thank you calls.
• Ensure donor recognition and appreciation is appropriately occurring at all levels of giving including events sponsors and event attendees.
• Participate weekly in meaningful donor communication (personal visits, engaging phone conversation or significant email engagement).
• Ensure entry of correspondence and other touches with donors and prospects into the donor database.
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED