Officer-Development

Baptist•Jonesboro, AR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Officer – Development supports the Foundation’s philanthropic mission by assisting with donor engagement, stewardship, and development-related administrative coordination. This position helps advance Baptist’s healing ministry by supporting meaningful relationships with donors, prospects, volunteers, and internal partners in a manner that reflects Baptist’s values of compassion, service, integrity, and stewardship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communication, Business Administration, or closely related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
One year of experience in an administrative, customer service, fundraising, nonprofit, healthcare, communications, or related support role.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Attention to detail.
Organizational ability.
Professional customer-service approach.
Ability to manage multiple tasks.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work collaboratively with others.
Demonstrate commitment to Baptist’s mission and values.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications, marketing, nonprofit management, or a related field.
Experience working with donors, volunteers, community partners, customer relationship systems, or sales.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Experience using donor databases, customer relationship management systems, or similar recordkeeping systems.
Current driver’s license preferred if local travel is needed for donor or Foundation-related activities.

Responsibilities

Maintain a portfolio of donors and prospects with a goal of cultivating and stewarding donations.
Support donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities in alignment with the Foundation’s mission.
Assist with donor communications, including acknowledgment letters, stewardship materials, pledge reminders, and other correspondence.
Help maintain accurate donor and prospect records, contact information, gift documentation, and related development activity.
Provide administrative support for fundraising initiatives, donor engagement efforts, campaigns, and special projects as assigned.
Assist with research related to donors, prospects, community partners, and potential funding opportunities.
Coordinate with internal departments and Foundation team members to support timely communication, follow-up, and donor service.
Support preparation of reports, mailing lists, presentations, and other materials needed for development activities.
Represent Baptist and the Foundation in a professional, courteous, and mission-focused manner.
Complete assigned goals and responsibilities in support of department and organizational priorities.