As a Donor Engagement Specialist (DES), your responsibilities will include cultivating SPO’s valued partners across the country with an emphasis on donors giving between $500 and $4,999 annually. The DES will develop and engage a strategy for connecting these partners with the on-campus work of SPO and invite them to support it through renewed and increased gifts. Additionally, the DES will actively build a team of donors to fund his or her work through Mission Partner Development.

Responsibilities

Direct Donor Engagement

Cultivate and solicit mid-level capacity donors (currently defined as $500-$4,999 donors) across all SPO Regions through varied communications, including: phone call, email, text message, mailed communications, and social media
In conjunction with the Director of Annual Fund, create and execute a twelve-month donor engagement plan for all mid-level donors
Solicit $500-$4,999 event sponsorships from new and existing donors for Regional Advancement fundraising events
Assist in the sale and promotion of individual tickets for Advancement fundraising events through cultivating relationships with local parishes
Track interactions with donors in SPO’s Customer Relationship Management database, Raiser’s Edge
Collect and organize donor data, including but not limited to: contact information, giving interests, and wealth analytics
Create donor- and gift-related reporting as needed and as it relates to this position

Mission Partner Development

Build a team of financial supporters who will partner with you and SPO
Cultivate your support team during the year through regular communication Other

Other

Participation in staff prayer, trainings, meetings, projects and events throughout the year as needed.

Qualifications

Strong written and verbal communication
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
Dependable, flexible, and proactive
Maintains confidentiality and professionalism
Excellent relational skills
Proficient with computer technology, including experience/proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Drive/Google apps, conferencing technology and ability to learn and become proficient in other apps and systems quickly
Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently is essential
Committed to the work of evangelization, discipleship, and living in accordance with the mission and teaching of the Catholic Church
Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Prior experience with SPO’s mission is preferred
Other Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities: Previous experience with Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) software

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Donor Engagement Specialist