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Donor Relations Officer

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Nashville Rescue Mission is actively seeking a Donor Relations Officer to join our Development Team. This position will develop strategies and build relationships to secure major gifts and work with other donor/prospects as assigned. Uphold the Mission Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct.

Essential Duties:

Actively manages key relationships with donors to sustain and upgrade a gift level of $2500 and above.
Supports the fundraising and financial development goals of the Mission by giving tours as needed.
Works with the Vice President of Development to thank, cultivate and solicit targeted donors.
Participates in speaking engagements as needed to promote the Nashville Rescue Mission.
Participates in regular meetings of the Development Team.
Prepares reports for Vice President of Development as requested.
Other Duties:

Other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Performance Standards:

Meets or exceeds budgetary objectives through assigned major gift and other donors.
Individual record keeping is accurate and notes placed in major gift donor records.
Participates in the development of the annual strategic plan for the department.
Manages personal time effectively by focusing on the most important goals each month.
Supports the Mission Statement and Values of the Nashville Rescue Mission.
Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for the Nashville Rescue Mission.
Maintains confidentiality of all donor information as well as resident, employee and operations data.
Adheres to the standards as set forth by Citygate and ECFA.

Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in communications, marketing, public relations, or related discipline required or 8 years of equivalent experience with a nonprofit.
3 - 5 years experience with a proven track record in successfully cultivating and stewarding new and existing donors and soliciting gifts.
Demonstrates a working knowledge of relational databases, Raiser’s Edge and iWave preferred.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and public presentation skills
Must possess computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
Ability to qualify as a Designated Mission Vehicle driver under NRM insurance policy:
Valid driver’s license
Have no more than two moving violations in a 3-year period or more than one accident in a 1-year period
Proof of insurance on personal vehicle (current)
Physical Factors:

Regularly include standing, walking, reaching, lifting, bending, kneeling, stooping, sitting, pushing and pulling, lifting up to 30 pounds or less and climbing stairs.
Regularly include typing/computer usage and speaking skills.
Regularly include moderate reading and writing skills; proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills; manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
Driving to/from meetings with potential and existing donors.

Working Conditions:
Inside work environment.

Time:  Full-Time
Salary:  Exempt
Category:  Development

Updated:
5/8/2024 4:00:02 PM