FOCUSED AREAS: Partner Relationships, Special Events, Fundraisers

Core Beliefs

• We are a Christian organization; our tenants are found in our four foundational statements.
• Our primary purpose is to protect unborn life.
• We believe in the sanctity of marriage between one man and one woman and the sacredness of the marital act.
• We promote Natural Family Planning (NFP) and we do not promote any form of artificial contraception or sterilization.
• We promote abstinence before marriage and fidelity within marriage.

• Fund Development by developing relationships and community connections.
• Responsible for planning strategies and implementing actions that result in financial support from a variety of entities (individuals, churches, businesses, organizations, schools, etc.)
• Working knowledge of partner database system and other fund development software programs.
• Maintains records that reflect all partner contact information, follow-ups and outcomes (phone calls, letters, emails, center tours or meetings); avoids unnecessary and undesirable conflicts.
• Maintain a working report of activities on the computer network for the Director of Development and Executive Director to review as needed.

• Seek to expand partner support base through partner meetings, women’s center tours, speaking engagements, referrals, special events and cold calls.
• Identify partner prospects, determine appropriate targets for funding; initiates contact either alone or with Executive Director or Director of Development.
• Participate in the Development Team efforts for the appreciation of partners as requested.
• Identifies businesses/foundations for potential grants and provides information to Grant Manager/Writer.

• Explains and promotes special events and fundraising opportunities to individuals, schools, churches, organizations, and businesses; works to renew and expand participation; collects and offers feedback after each event to help improve implementation and success for following year.
• As a member of the Development team, a key member to plan and participate in Partnership Banquets.
• Work with the Development Team to complete all promotional and other materials in a timely manner to ensure success of fundraising activities/events.
• Assist with other fundraising projects as requested.

• Assist in the development of annual outcome goals for all pertinent strategic initiative(s).
• Track and document steps taken to achieve annual outcome goals.
• Achieve annual outcome goals as outlined in the appropriate business plan.

• Promote ENLC’s mission, values and goals by appearing at public speaking venues as requested.
• As requested assist in preparation of appeal letters, newsletter articles, and grant applications.
• Assist in development of promotional literature, newsletters, etc. as needed/requested.
• Answer incoming phone calls and provide administrative support as needed.
• Participate in administrative staff meetings and attend other meetings and seminars as required.
• Other duties pertaining to the mission of the organization as assigned by management.
• Participate on committees and special projects as requested.

Job Requirements

• Comfortable asking for donations and support.
• Strong personal motivation, initiative, sense of responsibility.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Complete understanding of the program for which he or she is requesting funding.
• Adhere to ENLC Policy and Procedures.
• Report safety concerns to management.
• Works well without direct supervision.
• Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload often balancing multiple priorities.
• A servant’s attitude with the ability to understand how all tasks impact Elizabeth's New Life Center’s ministry of supporting life.
• Willingness to support Elizabeth’s New Life Center’s mission and vision as defined by Elizabeth's New Life Center.