Investor Relations Specialist

Special Kids Inc•Murfreesboro, TN

About The Position

The Investor Relations Specialist advances the mission of Special Kids by building and maintaining relationships with individual donors, emerging investors, and prospective supporters to achieve sustainable revenue growth. Reporting to the Director of Business Operations, with day-to-day oversight from the Development Team Lead, the Specialist manages an assigned donor portfolio through a strategic Moves Management process. The role cultivates relationships, secures financial support, and provides meaningful stewardship, with particular emphasis on expanding the One Change Monthly giving program. The position contributes to the Development Team's responsibility for raising nearly $2 million annually. Success is measured by progress toward fundraising goals, donor retention and growth, expansion of the monthly giving program, execution of Moves Management strategies, and accurate CRM documentation. The Specialist is expected to demonstrate initiative, sound judgment, and ownership of assigned donor relationships while contributing to the Development Team.

Requirements

Experience in fundraising, donor relations, business development, sales, or relationship management.
Demonstrated ability to build relationships, make financial requests, and work toward revenue goals.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to independently manage relationships, prioritize responsibilities, and follow through on commitments.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Experience with CRM systems.
Ability to collaborate effectively with leadership, staff, and community partners.
Commitment to the mission and values of Special Kids.
Bachelor’s degree in communications or 3–5 years of experience in a related field.
Basic computer skills and ability to learn new software and web-based applications.
Compassion, willingness, courage, and faith.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Bloomerang.
Experience in nonprofits or fundraising.
CPR certification is recommended.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Development Team Lead to execute an annual investor engagement plan supporting the Development Team's fundraising goals.
Manage an assigned portfolio of major investors, corporate sponsors, and prospective supporters through the organization's Moves Management process.
Develop individualized strategies to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward investors, documenting next steps for all assigned priority relationships.
Build and strengthen relationships with existing and prospective investors through meetings, calls, tours, events, and follow-up.
Cultivate, solicit, and secure financial commitments toward individual fundraising goals that contribute to annual revenue objectives.
Identify opportunities to increase giving, retain investors, and develop new relationships and corporate partnerships.
Provide personalized stewardship, timely acknowledgments, and impact updates to investors.
Support fundraising initiatives including Hope Drive, Giving Tuesday, annual sponsorships, and other designated campaigns.
Collaborate with the Development Team Lead on investor communications, funding proposals, and impact updates.
Coordinate with event staff to strengthen sponsor relationships and encourage engagement beyond event participation.
Represent Special Kids at investor meetings, fundraising events, and community gatherings.
Maintain accurate and timely CRM records of investor interactions, solicitations, commitments, and next steps in Bloomerang.
Track fundraising goals and Moves Management activities using established Development Team scorecards.
Participate in portfolio reviews and Development Team meetings, reporting on investor engagement, fundraising progress, and opportunities.
Manage assigned responsibilities independently, meet deadlines, and follow through consistently.