Donor Relations Associate

Full Time Regular Sales

Richmond, TX, US

About the Organization

Interfaith Ministries (IM) for Greater Houston is an inclusive connector of people, faith communities and resources in our nation’s most diverse city, sustaining healthy and respectful lives for vulnerable populations and promoting interfaith relations and volunteerism.

IM provides four areas of service to the greater Houston community including: Meals on Wheels, Refugee Services, Interfaith Relations and Community Partnerships, and Volunteerism and Civic Service. Each of these programs serves different communities but all are based on our shared beliefs and aspirations of building a more respectful, connected, and caring society.

Service is at the core of what we do at Interfaith Ministries. Through empathy and resilience, our employees help provide support to our community through programming and meaningful connection.

About the Role

The Donor Relations Associate (DRA), working directly with the Chief Development Officer and the Development Team, is a frontline fundraiser who is responsible for managing a portfolio of 100-150 corporate and individual major donors and prospects as a member of the major gifts team. The DRA is responsible for increasing the number and revenue of major gifts and will through prospect research, donor stewardship, and cultivation and solicitation of mid to major donors. In addition, the DRA will assist in procuring event sponsorships and write proposals to corporate and foundation funders when needed.

The DRA works a flexible schedule, with some evening and weekend work, often with very little notice. Maintaining confidentiality and discretion related to donor information is critical to this position.

Main Responsibilities

Develop and manage a portfolio of approximately 100-150 current and prospective mid-level to major donors – individual and corporate. Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward these donors in a donor-centric way.
Participate in all areas of the cycle of philanthropy, including but not limited to:
- Research and Prospect Identification
- Cultivation
- Recording all donor interactions in Raisers Edge.
- Solicitation.
- Stewardship
- Moving prospects/donors toward gift closure in an appropriate and donor-centric way.
- Ensuring donor intent is honored and that donors are treated in a sensitive manner.
Contribute to the Development Office’s overall revenue goal, personally bringing in at least $200,000 in the first year, with fund raising goals increasing each year thereafter.
Work with the Development team on special events throughout the year.
Participate in ongoing professional development.
Available for special projects on holidays, evenings, and weekends.
Participates in other development duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Bachelor’s degree is required.
1-3 years minimum of development experience required, including donor relations and successful gift solicitation.
Computer literate in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge Donor Software or equivalent database software highly desirable.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience managing volunteers for the cultivation and solicitation of gifts and special event support.
Self-motivation, ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Able to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and adapt to change.
Ability to work in a team environment, both in assisting and calling on team members as necessary.
Ability to work some evenings and weekends, often with very little notice.
Valid Driver’s license and auto liability insurance as required by law.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

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