Development Advisor

Feed My Starving ChildrenCoon Rapids, MN
9d$62,000 - $65,000Hybrid

About The Position

Fundraise for Feed My Starving Children (FMSC). Build and strengthen relationships and solicit donations from a portfolio of individual donors, churches, corporations and organizations giving $1,000-$7,500 annually.

Requirements

  • Commitment to support, promote and authentically communicate FMSC’s Christian mission and goals.
  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in related field and 2 years of development or sales experience required. In lieu of degree, relevant work experienced will be considered
  • Experience meeting sales/fundraising goals, increasing prospect/donor engagement, and making the “ask” and “close” with donors/prospects is required.
  • Experience using effective interpersonal and customer service skills to build strong donor/customer relationships is required, including in-person and phone interactions.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office required.
  • Engaging storyteller. Strong interpersonal and written communication skills. Adept in public speaking.
  • Self-directed with high level of energy, self-motivation and independence with limited direct supervision.
  • Excellent organizational skills with a high degree of detail, accuracy and follow-through.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with donor/sales databases preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Meaningfully engage with current and prospective donors.
  • Make 20+ daily contacts through phone, email, handwritten notes and face-to-face meetings.
  • Foster and strengthen relationships, and inspire donors to become invested in feeding kids by sharing the impact of FMSC’s food.
  • Solicit donations, connect donors’ philanthropic interests with FMSC funding opportunities, express thanks and offer prayer.
  • Record personal donor touchpoints and accurate donor/prospect information in database.
  • Analyze portfolio, identify top-tier donors and set strategy and goals to optimize engagement and increase giving.
  • Creatively integrate FMSC marketing and communication pieces into strategic donor touchpoints, e.g. annual report, holiday cards, etc.
  • Share donor relations successes and best practices with peers.
  • Communicate and collaborate with site manufacturing personnel on fundraising efforts.
  • Recruit and manage department administrative volunteer(s).
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • health insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • PTO
  • FSA
  • dental
  • vision
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