Development Specialist Full Time

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required or 2–4 years of work experience preferred, ideally in development, nonprofit administration, or a related field.
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets (Excel), database entry, and presentation software.
• Demonstrated experience in office administration, data entry, research, and/or event planning.
• Stellar written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills to juggle multiple tasks efficiently.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and sound judgment.
• Experience with databases such as Raiser’s Edge, Blackbaud, or Pushpay.
• Prospect research experience.
• Familiarity with preparing donor briefings or materials for major gift officers.
• Experience working in a church or nonprofit development capacity.
• Coordinating event logistics.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of email marketing software (e.g., Mailchimp, Benchmark) – nice to have, but not required.
• Social media experience, a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepare donor briefing materials, profiles, and reports to ensure meaningful interactions during prospect visits and meetings.
• Conduct prospect research to identify new major and legacy gift opportunities, including individuals, foundations, and corporations.
• Support the Director and Coordinator in cultivating relationships with major gift prospects and maintaining a portfolio of donors and prospects.
• Assist in coordinating donor correspondence, including thank-you letters, bequest acknowledgments, and meeting follow-ups.
• Update the donor database with member and donor activity and generate reports as needed.
• Coordinate reports using Excel for incoming gifts and pledges.
• Assist with logistics for major initiatives such as the Annual Giving Campaign and Giving Tuesday.
• Support fundraising campaigns and donor events as needed.