What are the responsibilities and job description for the Donor Relations Specialist position at The Methodist Home of Kentucky, Inc.?
The Kentucky United Methodist Children’s Homes (KYUMH) seeks a Mid-Level fundraiser to help build and advance the mission of KYUMH by expanding and maintaining funding from individuals. This position is based on our beautiful Nicholasville, KY campus, where you would have the opportunity to work where you know you are truly making an impact – in recent years, we served over 1,900 youth and families with mental health care and other wrap around services. Our vision is to inspire people to care for children in their communities, making Kentucky the best place for children and families.
The ideal candidate should have a proven track record for building lasting relationships between donors and important causes and find joy in the work of philanthropy by helping others make a difference in the world. A mission-driven individual who is passionate about helping children, youth and families find healing and wholeness. They should enjoy learning and expanding their professional experience for not only their own benefit, but also for the benefit of KYUMH.
KYUMH has a strategic vision for becoming a preferred place to work, enabling KYUMH to become the preferred provider for children and families. To support this goal, we provide staff with the support and tools they need to thrive in their position. We cultivate a collaborative, supportive team environment.
The Donor Relations Specialist works with the Director of Donor Relations to carry out stewardship and cultivation of mid-level donors. This includes a focus on retaining donors passionate about KYUMH’s mission, upgrading giving, and identifying donors with the interest and capacity to give major gifts. The Portfolio of the Donor Relations Specialist is between 300-500 donors.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The ideal candidate should have a proven track record for building lasting relationships between donors and important causes and find joy in the work of philanthropy by helping others make a difference in the world. A mission-driven individual who is passionate about helping children, youth and families find healing and wholeness. They should enjoy learning and expanding their professional experience for not only their own benefit, but also for the benefit of KYUMH.
KYUMH has a strategic vision for becoming a preferred place to work, enabling KYUMH to become the preferred provider for children and families. To support this goal, we provide staff with the support and tools they need to thrive in their position. We cultivate a collaborative, supportive team environment.
The Donor Relations Specialist works with the Director of Donor Relations to carry out stewardship and cultivation of mid-level donors. This includes a focus on retaining donors passionate about KYUMH’s mission, upgrading giving, and identifying donors with the interest and capacity to give major gifts. The Portfolio of the Donor Relations Specialist is between 300-500 donors.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Implement the management of a mid-level donor portfolio which includes qualifying for deeper engagement with KYUMH, stewardship for retention, and cultivation for upgrading.
- Develop engagement plans (moves management) for engaging key donors on portfolio.
- Identify and upgrade donors to major gifts.
- Contribute to the growth of the Planned Giving Program by identifying prospects from your portfolio.
- Create monthly reports that accurately reflect portfolio activity, and goal performance.
- Assist Director of Donor Relations with in-house targeted mailings.
- Develop and maintain key long-term relationships with donors and.
- Successfully complete face-to-face, telephone, handwritten, and/or email correspondence as established by annual performance goals.
- Record all contacts in donor database, including detailed information about meetings, communications, donor preferences and interests.
- Ensure that portfolio data is accurate or up to date
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelors’ degree from a four-year accredited institution.
- Minimum of three years’ experience, with a year or more experience in mid-level fundraising preferred.
- Sound administrative skills and computer/technology proficiency.
- Efficient with donor database programs, preferably Bloomerang.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
- Represent KYUMH in a professional and ethical manner in accordance with the Association of Fundraising Professionals Code of Ethics.
The preferred candidate will:
- Have strong relational skills.
- Be detail-oriented and organized.
- Be adaptable, collaborative and creative.
- Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and coordinate multiple projects and relationships.
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Ability to thrive in a team environment.
- Have high integrity and moral character.
- Be Supportive of the mission, philosophy, policies and ideals of KYUMH.
- Be at least 21 years old, have a valid driver’s license, be able to pass an extensive background check & drug test & be able to be CPR/First Aid certification (training provided)
Our benefits:
We offer a very competitive benefits program, including Health, Vision and Dental Insurance, Life insurance, Long Term Disability and a 403(B) Retirement Plan with Match.
We offer a very competitive benefits program, including Health, Vision and Dental Insurance, Life insurance, Long Term Disability and a 403(B) Retirement Plan with Match.
Please include a cover letter & resume to be fully considered.
Equal Opportunity Employer
- We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000
