GuideStone

Donor Relations Specialist

Dallas, TX

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 6 days ago

Customer SupportCommunicationPublic SpeakingMicrosoft Office

About the role

We have a culture that values excellence, teamwork, humility, integrity, compassion and stewardship.

Maintain a fundraising portfolio of 150 donors (75% Individuals, 25% Organizations), developing specific plans for moving donors higher in the "Fundraising Pyramid."
Collaborate with the Manager, Donor Relations of Mission:Dignity and other staff on fundraising planning and implementation surrounding donor acquisition, retention, and recapture.
Assist the Marketing Strategist in the development of content, advising on design and delivery of products and materials.
Contribute to developing and writing grant proposals for foundations and partners in consultation with the Manager, Donor Relations of Mission:Dignity.
Manage allocated travel and expense budget in consultation with the Manager, Donor Relations. This position may require up to 33% travel.
Maintain and foster strong working relationships with key contacts at the church, association, state convention and national denominational levels as needed.
Manage allocated travel and expense budget in consultation with the Manager, Donor Relations.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent of 2+ years' work experience in fundraising or ministry.
Excellent relational skills including the ability to deal with a broad spectrum of people of various economic, social and cultural backgrounds with professionalism and courtesy.
Strong ability to clearly communicate in both written and verbal form.
Understanding of an ability to communicate the story of Mission:Dignity in large and small group settings with boldness, clarity and conviction.
Ability to interact and communicate well with church leaders.
Ability to coordinate some travel with GuideStone office work.
SBC-Affiliated Church Membership required.
Working knowledge of SBC polity, philosophy and history.
Working knowledge of GuideStone products and services.
Ability to lift and transport relatively heavy and sometimes bulky objects/equipment needed for presentations.

We offer employees a generous benefits package, flexible work schedules, the opportunity to be involved in community outreach and tuition reimbursement.

We are an innovative organization that invests in the spiritual, relational, financial, physical and professional development of our employees.
What We Offer You!

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