Donor and Church Engagement Representative Details

Donor and Church Engagement Representative

Bethany Christian Services - Crofton, MD

Employment Type : Full-Time

Donor and Church Engagement Representative

Requisition #: req5551

Location: Crofton, MD

Hours: 3 Month Temporary Part-time ( 10 hours/week)

Bethany is changing the world through family. We began our work by serving one child more than 75 years ago. Today, Bethany is an international Christian nonprofit partnering with communities in more than 30 states and in several countries around the world. We strengthen and preserve families, support displaced people fleeing danger, and find safe, loving families for children who need them. Bethany is at the forefront of creating and implementing solutions to meet the growing needs of vulnerable children and families in the U.S. and around the world.

The Donor and Church Engagement Representative is primarily responsible for cultivating and nurturing new and existing donor relationships; planning and implementing fundraising events; and developing and maintaining a church engagement program.

This individual will cultivate relationships with a designated group of assigned churches resulting in enhanced family and program recruitment and partnerships. They will also execute a defined communication plan under the leadership of the Director of Donor Relations and in partnership with the local Branch Director. The primary goal is one of establishing and developing productive relationships in geographic areas represented on assigned donor lists.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Successfully identify and develop positive and engaging church partners;

• Partner with assigned branches to identify and build church relationships to increase the

number families involved with Bethany programs and increase donor contributions;

• Maintain Digitals Assets church folder with useful resources;
• Create master lists of existing and prospect churches in each branch area;
• Reach targeted monthly, quarterly, and annual recruitment goals;
• Partner with local branch staff members to care well for donors identified in the geographical

region;

• Provide consultation and direction to branch staff for specific church relationships when

needed;

• Attend and provide insight in various meetings with Donor Engagement team to ensure

consistency and best practices for donor community;

• Maintain regular and accurate donor communication, information, and revenue reporting in

Donor Management System;

• Effectively network to find new donor relationships with individuals, churches, and

businesses;

• Collaborate with the Branch Director to ensure the annual contribution goal is achieved;
• Implement a communication plan for the branch’s donor list;
• Coordinate Fundraising events to include creating and leading the Fundraising Committee,

planning and executing the task associated with the Annual Banquet, overseeing the task
associated with the auction, manage registration and online giving campaign, serve as lead
for volunteers and staff during events, and maintain the record of event donations in DMS;

• Provide support to regional branches for Regional Donor events and activities;
• Actively stay abreast of Bethany program activities in relation to donor interests to provide

relevant and meaningful information or arrange referrals/appointments with program
experts, when required;

• Represent Bethany, and its core values, in all forms of communication;
• Work closely with the branch and marketing department to provide updated resources;
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s level degree from an accredited college or combination of education, experience,

and training;

• At least two (2) years of experience in an advancement, fundraising, or donor engagement capacity;

• Demonstrated ability with establishing relationships both in person and on the phone;
• Demonstrated ability to stay focused and committed while cultivating ‘slow to develop’

relationships;

• Ability to leverage knowledge of various philanthropic cultures;
• Must possess strong multi-tasking and project management skills;
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently, setting own daily agenda of planned

communication;

• Must be willing to travel frequently for meetings with local donors/churches, as well as

working some evening events;

• Must be able to provide professional and superior client service;
• Possess an understanding of, and strong commitment to, Bethany’s values and unique

identity;

• Must have a high level of personal and professional integrity, including the ability to maintain

confidentiality regarding donor profiles and personal information;

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite/Outlook 365;
• Have an ability to be a contributing member to the Donor Engagement department and the

branch;

• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player;
• Experience in child/family welfare agency, a plus;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;
• Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and

Cultural Diversity Commitment.

We value and embrace the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion; our culture is strengthened and our workplace is more dynamic. We are a global organization with multicultural staff, clients and stakeholders, so we strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. More work remains, but we are deeply committed to honestly acknowledging and addressing the impacts of race and racism throughout the organization. This work can be uncomfortable and even painful, but we believe that the greatest challenges bear the greatest rewards.

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