Senior Investor Relations Specialist

Special Kids Inc•Murfreesboro, TN

About The Position

The Senior Investor Relations Specialist advances the mission of Special Kids by building and maintaining relationships with major investors, corporate sponsors, 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 portfolio of investors through a strategic Moves Management process. The role cultivates relationships, secures financial support, and provides meaningful stewardship while contributing to the Development Team’s responsibility for generating nearly $2 million in annual revenue. Success is measured by progress toward fundraising goals, donor retention and growth, expansion of the One Change Monthly giving program, execution of Moves Management strategies, and accurate CRM documentation. The position requires relationship-building skills, independent initiative, accountability for measurable fundraising results, sound judgment, and ownership of assigned donor relationships. Full-time and part-time positions are available.

Requirements

Experience in fundraising, donor relations, business development, sales, or relationship management.
Demonstrated ability to build relationships, make financial requests, and achieve 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; Bloomerang is preferred.
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’ experience in a related field.
Basic computer skills and ability to learn new software and web-based applications.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Build and strengthen relationships with existing and prospective investors through personal meetings, calls, tours, events, and intentional follow-up.
Cultivate, solicit, and secure financial commitments toward assigned fundraising goals and the Development Team’s annual revenue objectives.
Identify opportunities to increase giving, retain investors, and develop new relationships and corporate partnerships.
Provide personalized stewardship, timely acknowledgments, and updates demonstrating the impact of investor support.
Support fundraising initiatives, including Hope Drive, Giving Tuesday, annual sponsorships, and other designated campaigns.
Collaborate with the Development Team Lead on personalized investor communications, funding proposals, and impact updates.
Coordinate with event staff to strengthen sponsor relationships and encourage engagement beyond event participation.
Represent Special Kids professionally at investor meetings, fundraising events, and community gatherings.
Maintain accurate and timely Bloomerang documentation of investor interactions, solicitations, commitments, and next steps.
Track progress toward fundraising goals and Moves Management activities using Development Team scorecards.
Participate in portfolio reviews and Development Team meetings, providing updates on investor engagement, fundraising progress, and opportunities.
Manage assigned responsibilities independently, meet deadlines, and follow through consistently.