Must have Blackbaud knowledge and be able to pass a background screening.

POSITION SUMMARY: The individual assists in advancing the mission of the congregation by cultivating relationships with both large and small donors and by utilizing the Blackbaud CRM suite to maintain donor and development-related information and identify new fundraising and revenue opportunities. A successful candidate will have fundraising experience, including relationship management and supervision of giving campaigns.

Education Bachelor’s degree in related field

Requirements:

· Proven experience in fundraising, donor relations, and major gift solicitation.

· Familiarity with religious non-profit organizations and their unique fundraising dynamics.

· Ability to understand and communicate the mission of the Congregation and its ministries.

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding donor information and Congregation business.

· Blackbaud literacy and experience with donor management software.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Major Activity:Annual Giving Programs

· Assist in design and implementation of annual giving campaigns.

Major Activity:Bequest Program

· Assist in design and implementation of a comprehensive bequest program.

· Cultivate relationships with individuals interested in leaving a legacy through bequests.

Major Activity: Manage development database

· Gather, clean, and maintain donor and development-related information utilizing existing tools and database(s) to streamline development efforts.

· Analyze and mine development data/database to support and augment development activities; create, maintain, and revise ideal profiles to direct fundraising efforts towards best potential donors and funding sources.

· Utilize data-driven methods to identify new classes of potential revenue streams.

· Support new fundraising efforts and campaigns.

· Train and support team members in utilizing Blackbaud tools effectively.

Major Activity: Donor Cultivation

· In cooperation with Director and leadership team, build and maintain relationships with large donors, small donors, and potential benefactors.

· In cooperation with ministry leaders, develop strategies to engage donors and align their interests with the organization's mission.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job.

· stands and walks intermittently throughout the work day, including sitting and bending;

· reaches, lifts, carries, and manipulates various office materials, supplies and equipment.

· may be required to lift equipment, supplies;

· must be able to lift 30 pounds;

· must be able to sit at computer for longer intervals throughout the day;

· must be able to cope with stress of multi-tasking

· must be able to function independently

· work requires continuous activity and with frequent interruptions

SCOPE OF POSITION: Directly reports to Director of Mission Advancement

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Columbus, OH 43219: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person