What are the responsibilities and job description for the Donor Relations Specialist position at Mountain Valley Hospice?
Donor Relations Specialist
Schedule: Full-time, Flexible, Occasional Evening and Weekends
At Mountain Valley, what we do is personal. Personal for those we serve and personal for us. Every day we stand shoulder to shoulder with individuals facing the most daunting challenge they will ever face – a serious, or even a terminal, illness. We help those with advanced illness cope with their day-to-day struggles, whether physical, emotional, social, or spiritual. We also aspire to help our communities better understand end-of-life care. For those of us at Mountain Valley, there could never be a more important or rewarding job.
Position Overview:
The Donor Relations Specialist is a key part of our philanthropy team, responsible for grant writing, donor engagement, and event coordination. The ideal candidate will have strong writing skills, experience in fundraising, and a passion for connecting donors with meaningful giving opportunities.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Research, write, and submit compelling grant proposals to foundations, corporations, and government entities.
- Develop and implement strategies for donor engagement and stewardship to cultivate long-term relationships.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute fundraising events, including donor recognition and community outreach activities.
- Collaborate with leadership and other departments to align donor engagement efforts with organizational goals.
- Maintain accurate donor records and track donations and pledges.
- Create communications and reports to update donors on the impact of their contributions.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in grant writing, event planning, and donor relations, preferably in the nonprofit sector.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Creative and strategic thinking with a passion for building relationships.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Why Mountain Valley Hospice?
At Mountain Valley Hospice, we are dedicated to providing compassionate care to patients and families during life’s most challenging moments. As a Donor Relations Specialist, your work will ensure that our ability to serve is supported by a robust network of donors who share our vision. You’ll be part of a mission-driven team, where your efforts to engage donors and foster long-term relationships will directly impact our work, helping us provide exceptional care when it matters most.
At Mountain Valley, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect with a diverse workforce; we make staffing decisions based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. Mountain Valley Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived, race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, any other non-merit based factor or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
