Job: Donor Relations Mid-Level Specialist (1013)

Requisition Number 09-0129
Post Date 10/29/2009
Title Donor Relations Mid-Level Specialist (1013)
City Colorado Springs
State CO

JOB BRIEF

Initiates contact with mid level donors to thank them for non-sponsorship funds for the purpose of retaining and elevating giving of this constituent group. Cultivates the mid level donors and educates them on Compassion's non-sponsorship programs and funding needs. Identifies their potential interest with the goal of transitioning them to the next giving level.

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Compassion, and faithfully upholds Compassion's ministry in prayer. Acts as an advocate for children
- raising the awareness of the needs, neglect, nurture, and potential of children in poverty and challenging and enabling those within one's influence to greater involvement and effectiveness on behalf of children. Using the Contact Relationship Management tool, will communicate with donors who make non-sponsorship gifts to thank them for their gifts. Develops relationships through personal interaction with donors through verbal, electronic, and written commutation. Shapes and develops donor's interests in Compassion's non-sponsorship giving opportunities as well as connecting them with Compassion's ministry. Identifies donors who are capable of major donor giving and who indicate an inclination to partner at major donor giving levels for the purpose of advancing and moving them to a Regional Donor Relations Director's portfolio. Enters and tracks each communication with donors in the Contact Relations Management tool and in Compass, in preparation for reporting on return of investment of cultivation efforts. Selects and cultivates 200
- 350 highest potential donors and uses 'moves management strategy' in an effort to transition mid-level donors to the next giving level.

FUNCTIONAL JOB COMPETENCIES

1. Ability to effectively communicate by asking questions, listening and educating. Commitment to understand donors' needs and interests. Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills. Must be sensitive and be able to anticipate their need. Must be comfortable praying with donors.
2. Strong writing skills; a strong commitment to high quality communications with excellent grammar, spelling, and sentence structure.
3. Self-starter and personally motivated with disciplined work habits, reaching goals, and indentifying potential in donors and assisting to move them to the next level.
4. Problem-solving skills and the ability to think through a process and maximize the possibilities.
5. Ability to work effectively in a team environment, supporting the goals of the team and being flexible to help meet the most urgent needs of the department.
6. Good working knowledge of software applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, Compass & experience using a donor database application, preferred.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

1. Has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
2. Bachelors Degree preferred.
3. 2 years.
4. Certifications/Licensing: N/A
5. Other Required Skills: N/A

CORE VALUES

• INTEGRITY: "Conduct yourself in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Christ" (Phil. 1:27)
• EXCELLENCE: "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord" (Col. 3:23)
• STEWARDSHIP: "The earth is the Lord's and all that is in it" (Psalm 24:1)
• DIGNITY: "God created man in His own image" (Gen. 1:27)

WORKING CONDITIONS

• WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions of this job. It may be necessary for a person to perform other tasks as needed.