What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Specialist - Jackson, MS position at Canopy Standard?
Founded in 1912 as an adoption agency, Canopy Children's Solutions is Mississippi’s most comprehensive nonprofit provider of children’s behavioral health, educational, and family support solutions. Canopy employs a diverse group of mission-driven individuals committed to honoring the voice of Mississippi children and families. Being an integral part of the Canopy team involves committing to the Core Values that drive our organization forward:
- The voice of our children and families always comes first
- Relationships matter and our differences make us stronger
- We take great joy in service to others
- Our families and our communities deserve our very best
Canopy has been designated a Great Place to Work® for the fifth consecutive year, and is one of only eight companies in Mississippi to qualify for this certification in 2024-2025. Canopy’s employees are charged with building a healthy work culture within their teams, that focus on trust, and the collective goal of helping kids thrive and families to overcome extraordinary challenges.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees. Benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Competitive Compensation
- 403b Retirement Plan with Match
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- PTO/Vacation
- Employee Wellness Program and Counseling Services
Position Overview:
- The Development Specialist is primarily responsible for coordinating all donor acknowledgment and tax receipt communications and implementing/administering the donor database.
- Enter and track all donor information in the database, and provide administrative support to the Director of Grants and Advancement Operations and the Sr. Director of Advancement.
- Assists with fundraising and promotional events as well as assists with implementing development appeals and assists with donor, grant and prospect research.
Job Responsibilities:
- Implement, administer, and manage donor database system; event registration and ticketing software; produce development reports, and manage access to the donor database system.
- Execute all donor acknowledgments and tax receipt letters within organization guidelines and state and federal guidelines.
- Enter all organization donations, monetary gifts, and other contributions into the donor database system.
- Represent the Advancement department when needed at functions, events and organizational committee meetings.
- Maintain donor confidentiality regarding gifts and development matters.
- Assist with grant research, submissions and tracking for the organization.
- Work closely with accounting staff to assist with reconciling financial records for the Advancement department.
- Assist Advancement team members with preparation submission and mailing of fundraising appeals, proposals, grants, reports, and other materials as needed.
- Serve as administrative support staff for the Advancement Department.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Two (2) years relative experience required.
- Must possess excellent writing, communications, and interpersonal skills.
- Must be proficient with computer software programs including MS Office, Excel, Outlook, InDesign, and database programs.
- Previous database experience, Raiser’s Edge preferred.
- Must also have the ability to relate well to staff, donors, and volunteers.
