Job Description: Development Specialist
Rebuild Upstate is hiring a self-motivated Development Specialist with experience in fundraising. This position reports to the Community Engagement Director.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $55,000-$65,000 including bonuses and based on experience
Hours & Compensation
- Forty hours per week; evening and weekend work may be required
- Flexible schedule; ability to occasionally work remotely
- Generous vacation policy
Overview
What if you could go to your place of employment every day with a renewed sense of purpose and direction, confident in the knowledge that the work you do contributes to the greater good? When you work with Rebuild Upstate as a fundraiser, this could be your life. Grow to understand our potential donor pool and hold a vital role in planning events and coordinating other activities to encourage donations and help us move toward our goal of helping improve the lives of more low-income neighbors through home repair. Work on a close-knit, enthusiastic team under the direction of the Community Engagement Director to meet and exceed fundraising goals. Stretch and improve your communication & leadership skills and organizational capabilities in this pivotal role.
Mission: Rebuild Upstate repairs the houses of our low-income neighbors to make homes safer, healthier, and more livable. We envision an Upstate where everyone has the opportunity to live a life of dignity in a safe home environment in order to maintain and foster strong, sustainable communities.
Responsibilities
- Raise funds and regularly meet or surpass fundraising targets
- Research donor prospects to gain insight into needs, beliefs and donation habits
- Assist in brainstorming and creating new methods to raise funds for Rebuild Upstate
- Leverage technology and social media where possible to enhance fundraising activities
- Assist in planning and coordinating specific events meant to develop donors and raise funds
- Collaborate with marketing staff to disseminate strategic messaging to current and prospective donors
- Coordinate activities of volunteers and interns related to fundraising event planning and execution
- Analyze the performance of fundraising events and other fundraising activities for effectiveness and to identify areas for efficiency and effectiveness
- Maintain complete, orderly records of donor information and all donor communications
- Build upon existing donor relationships to maintain and increase giving
- Form new donor relationships frequently
- Collaborate with other organizations and groups within the community to build partnerships that enhance fundraising activities
Job Skills & Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree or higher
- At least five (5+) years of fundraising or sales experience
- Motivation to achieve and exceed goals
- Exemplary communication abilities
- Outgoing, yet poised personality
- Strong leadership skills
- Excellent organizational abilities and attention to detail
- Quick thinker and ability to make decisions under pressure
- Experience with a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system
Company: Rebuild Upstate
Location: Anderson (Southeast)
Job Category Development
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary $$55,000 - $65,000 - Yearly