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Donor Engagement Specialist

BJC HealthCare
Saint Louis, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 6/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/7/2026
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Find passion in your work as a Donor Engagement Specialist supporting Independence Center by collaborating with the fund raising team, engaging donors through 1:1 visits as well as larger weekly presentations, serving as the liaison between the Board of Directors and Independence Center. 

 

Independence Center (IC) is an internationally recognized, community-based behavioral health organization for adults in St Louis. Our mission is to provide all the services and resources a person living with a serious and persistent mental illness needs, to manage their symptoms, find belonging and purpose, and gain the independence to live a healthy, quality life.  Since 1981, IC has offered a comprehensive system of programs and services including housing, case management, psychiatric care, employment and vocational support, wellness and social opportunities.  Our programs create a restorative environment that includes the support of others who are in recovery and access to targeted resources that equip them to initiate and sustain the healthy behaviors necessary to live and work independently in the community. If, like us, you believe that every person has the right to a meaningful, caring and challenging community, then we have a career for you at Independence Center.   https://independencecenter.org/about/

 

Working hours will generally be Monday - Friday within the 7-8:30 start and 4-5:30. Several days throughout the year may require hours outside this time to support fund-raising and donor events. 

 


Overview

BJC Behavioral Health is a community health center that provides and coordinates behavioral health services for more than 8,000 seriously mentally ill adults and seriously emotionally disturbed children in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. François, Iron and Washington counties.  As an Administrative Agent of the Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH), BJC Behavioral Health serves as a major point of entry for people eligible for mental health services funded by DMH and is responsible for serving as gatekeeper to the public mental health system.  

 


Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Donor Engagement Specialist develops, implements, and evaluates the various aspects of fundraising, giving, volunteerism, grant foundations (e.g., United Way), as well as Board of Directors activities. This position also collaborates with marketing and event planning organizations on outreach programs and acts as a liaison between programming and external community resources.

 

Responsibilities

  • Creates and implements strategic outreach efforts that support donor cultivation, solicitation, recognition and stewardship.
  • Develops and strengthens core fundraising efforts, Board of Director activities, and volunteerism.
  • Collaborates with external marketing resources to maintain optimal communications across outreach platforms, including acting as liaison on internal programming requirements.
  • Interfaces with grant writing to enhance foundation and grant opportunities; supports data evaluation toward mission impact.
  • Represents the organization in speaking engagements, in conjunction with the Executive Team.
  • Minimum Requirements

    Education

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Experience

  • 2-5 years
  • Preferred Requirements

    Experience

  • 5-10 years
  • Supervisor Experience

  • No Experience

  • Benefits and Legal Statement

    BJC Total Rewards

    At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

    • Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
    • Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
    • Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
    • 401(k) plan with BJC match
    • Tuition Assistance available on first day
    • BJC Institute for Learning and Development
    • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
    • Adoption assistance

    To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits

    *Not all benefits apply to all jobs

    The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

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