What are the responsibilities and job description for the Donor Engagement Specialist position at Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne?
At the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne, we believe in the power of bold dreams. We envision a community where everyone feels a sense of belonging, where residents and visitors are engaged, connected, and energized, and where everyone has access to the tools and resources to reach their highest potential.
We know that by looking beyond limitations and embracing our ambitions, we can create a community where neighbors experience greater well-being and an improved quality of life.
We are committed to moving our community toward a more vibrant future. Here, we Imagine Greater.
What We Do
We focus on three key areas to make an impact:
Our work is guided by five core values that shape every decision and action we take:
The role of the Donor Engagement Specialist is to assist the mission of the Community Foundation, engaging with individuals on their own personal philanthropy to fulfill and enrich their lives and the community. This role will create strong relationships with donors and fund holders throughout Allen County, increase the visibility of philanthropy through work with individuals and act as a collaborator to increase the capacity of the Philanthropic Services team.
This relationship builder will focus on growing and engaging new connections, taking individuals' philanthropy to the next level by fostering deeper, more meaningful relationships. They will help enhance the impact of philanthropic efforts while ensuring legacies are honored and supported efficiently, making significant impact throughout the community and those we serve.
The job may occasionally require a night or weekend, depending on specific events or initiatives. This comes with ample flexibility to ensure a balanced work week.
Hybrid work is available to employees after a minimum of 90 days of onboarding and training based on supervisor discretion.
Responsible to: Director of Philanthropic Services
Key Responsibilities:Individual Relationship Management
Work with the Philanthropic Services team to proactively and systemically develop and strengthen long-term relationships with existing donors, fund holders, prospects and professional advisors to assist all families, individuals and groups with their philanthropic goals.
Help to ensure that the strategies the Philanthropic Services team uses are expertly executed while providing input on how to continually improve.
While nurturing individual relationships, work alongside the Philanthropic Services team to encourage broader goals of community philanthropy, engaging not only donors and fund holders but the general community in philanthropy.
General Details:Full-time; exempt
Experience: Minimum of 3 years nonprofit experience, Fundraising or Development experience preferred.
Education: College degree preferred.
Computer Skills: Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies quickly. CRM experience preferred.
Pay range: $60,000 - $65,000
Start date: April 7th
Work schedule: This role is a flexible/ hybrid work arrangement. In-office days will be set based on team needs and organizational priorities. You’re adaptable to a flexible schedule, occasionally including evenings or weekends for special events and initiatives. In return, this position provides plenty of flexibility to support a balanced and manageable workweek.
Hybrid work is available to employees after a minimum of 90 days of onboarding and training and based on supervisor discretion.
Must Haves
You’re a quick-learner and enjoys working with a fast-paced, results-oriented team. If you are energized by connecting with others, hearing their stories, and building meaningful relationships, this could be the perfect fit for you! You’ll take the initiative to regularly meet or call people, and you’ll help individuals with wealth achieve their philanthropic goals.
This job is a mix—50% working with people and 50% behind a computer. You enjoy social interactions, but you’re also detail-oriented, tracking interactions and following up on next steps with the team and clients. You’re able to work independently and manage tasks without constant direction, while also being a collaborative team player, working towards a shared goal which requires regular communication with the team.
Skills:
Don’t meet every requirement? Apply anyway! Studies have shown that marginalized groups are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. The Community Foundation is dedicated to building an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to still consider applying.
For more information on the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne, visit www.cfgfw.org.
We know that by looking beyond limitations and embracing our ambitions, we can create a community where neighbors experience greater well-being and an improved quality of life.
We are committed to moving our community toward a more vibrant future. Here, we Imagine Greater.
What We Do
We focus on three key areas to make an impact:
- Amplify Charitable Giving – We help individuals and organizations make their charitable giving more meaningful and impactful.
- Support Nonprofits – We connect resources to nonprofits through grantmaking and educational opportunities.
- Provide Community Leadership – We address our community's most pressing needs through leadership and collaboration.
Our work is guided by five core values that shape every decision and action we take:
- Connectedness: We foster strong, meaningful relationships with every person and organization we work alongside.
- Equity: We honor the unique needs of individuals and organizations, ensuring equitable access to resources and opportunities.
- Impact: We are committed to decisions that create positive, lasting change, fostering growth and propelling our community forward.
- Integrity: We hold ourselves to the highest standards, honoring donor intent and acting in alignment with our community’s needs.
- Passion: Our love for our community fuels our enthusiasm and dedication to this work.
The role of the Donor Engagement Specialist is to assist the mission of the Community Foundation, engaging with individuals on their own personal philanthropy to fulfill and enrich their lives and the community. This role will create strong relationships with donors and fund holders throughout Allen County, increase the visibility of philanthropy through work with individuals and act as a collaborator to increase the capacity of the Philanthropic Services team.
This relationship builder will focus on growing and engaging new connections, taking individuals' philanthropy to the next level by fostering deeper, more meaningful relationships. They will help enhance the impact of philanthropic efforts while ensuring legacies are honored and supported efficiently, making significant impact throughout the community and those we serve.
The job may occasionally require a night or weekend, depending on specific events or initiatives. This comes with ample flexibility to ensure a balanced work week.
Hybrid work is available to employees after a minimum of 90 days of onboarding and training based on supervisor discretion.
Responsible to: Director of Philanthropic Services
Key Responsibilities:Individual Relationship Management
Work with the Philanthropic Services team to proactively and systemically develop and strengthen long-term relationships with existing donors, fund holders, prospects and professional advisors to assist all families, individuals and groups with their philanthropic goals.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with a variety of different types of fund holders as well as general Community Foundation donors. oMaintain regular documentation of donor records, gifts and donor advised grants.
- Assist in all pertinent prospective donor meetings and stewardship, assisting with fund creation when needed.
- Oversee a portfolio of fundholders and general donors with a goal to deepen relationships and provide a customized experience and interaction with these clients.
Help to ensure that the strategies the Philanthropic Services team uses are expertly executed while providing input on how to continually improve.
- Strategically use moves management to engage donors and fund holders to increase relationships and gifts. oSystematically create and execute an engagement plan for your portfolio of fund holders and donors.
- Review donor experience with the philanthropic services team and suggest enhancements to continue to build intimacy with donors.
- Use the CRM system(s) to develop metrics and set goals with donors and fund holders/Perform donor analysis and devise strategies for the purpose of fund growth.
While nurturing individual relationships, work alongside the Philanthropic Services team to encourage broader goals of community philanthropy, engaging not only donors and fund holders but the general community in philanthropy.
- Design, develop and implement donor and fund holder events in coordination with the philanthropic services goals and in collaboration with the Philanthropic Services Team. oRepresent CFGFW at various community activities and events.
- Collaborate with the Impact Team to identify and leverage opportunities for increasing financial support by connecting donor intent and interest with key initiatives of the Community Foundation.
General Details:Full-time; exempt
Experience: Minimum of 3 years nonprofit experience, Fundraising or Development experience preferred.
Education: College degree preferred.
Computer Skills: Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies quickly. CRM experience preferred.
Pay range: $60,000 - $65,000
Start date: April 7th
Work schedule: This role is a flexible/ hybrid work arrangement. In-office days will be set based on team needs and organizational priorities. You’re adaptable to a flexible schedule, occasionally including evenings or weekends for special events and initiatives. In return, this position provides plenty of flexibility to support a balanced and manageable workweek.
Hybrid work is available to employees after a minimum of 90 days of onboarding and training and based on supervisor discretion.
Must Haves
You’re a quick-learner and enjoys working with a fast-paced, results-oriented team. If you are energized by connecting with others, hearing their stories, and building meaningful relationships, this could be the perfect fit for you! You’ll take the initiative to regularly meet or call people, and you’ll help individuals with wealth achieve their philanthropic goals.
This job is a mix—50% working with people and 50% behind a computer. You enjoy social interactions, but you’re also detail-oriented, tracking interactions and following up on next steps with the team and clients. You’re able to work independently and manage tasks without constant direction, while also being a collaborative team player, working towards a shared goal which requires regular communication with the team.
Skills:
- You Enjoy Ensuring Customers Have a Great Experience: You enjoy making our donors and fundholders experience with the Community Foundation a tailored oneofakind experience. Asking what is possible and how to take every interaction from transactional to relational.
- Reliable & Organized: When you commit to something, you follow through. You’ll be juggling multiple relationships and tasks, and you know how to stay on top of it all.
- Strategic Thinker: You understand how things connect and love finding the best way to get things done. You’ll help people connect with resources they didn’t even know existed and work strategically to reach goals and putting it into action.
- Independent Worker: While you’re part of a team, you take ownership of your responsibilities and know when to ask for help or find solutions on your own.
- Team Player: You understand the importance of working together to achieve big results. Your team counts on you to get things done and you hold yourself accountable.
- Commitment to Learning: You’re always looking to grow, learn new things, and improve. You take advantage of learning opportunities and strive to be the best version of yourself, staying on top of industry knowledge.
- ActionOriented: You love checking things off your todo list and are always looking for ways to stay busy and productive while advancing the teams goals.
- Empathetic Listener: You are able to listen before speaking, knowing that each individual you run across has different stories, goals and desires. You can be present with each person you meet and then easily and quickly decipher what the needs of that person are to help find a solution.
Don’t meet every requirement? Apply anyway! Studies have shown that marginalized groups are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. The Community Foundation is dedicated to building an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to still consider applying.
For more information on the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne, visit www.cfgfw.org.
Salary : $60,000 - $65,000
