Career Opportunity: Donor Relations Associate Job Description
About Stark Community Foundation Stark Community Foundation is the community’s trusted partner in giving to over 700 individuals, families, businesses and nonprofits that have created charitable funds to impact the lives of others through the most effective philanthropy possible. Ranked in the top 10 percent of community foundations in the United States today, Stark Community Foundation is committed to serving donor needs and strategically addressing local issues. The Foundation and its family of donors have granted more than $145 million to nonprofits since 1963. Learn more at www.starkcf.org
Major Responsibilities The Donor Relations Associate, reporting to the Director of Donor Relations, will be assisting the needs of the Advancement Department by providing high-quality support to the daily functions of donor management, scholarship management and overall stewardship activities of the Foundation.
Job Functions Working with the Advancement Department consisting of the Vice President of Advancement, Director of Donor Relations and Director of Marketing, the Donor Relations Associate will implement and manage the Foundation’s advancement strategies by completing the following tasks along with other duties as assigned:
Donor Relations
Receive and process donor advised recommendations for grants, maintain records of recommendations, perform due diligence and ensure timely communication to donors and nonprofits
Communicate with Foundation donors, via phone, email and in person, to answer inquiries regarding their grantmaking to ensure proper stewardship and understanding of the process
Assist in the planning of advancement events and fund committee meetings
Serve as the liaison to affiliate organizations as needed
Maintain accurate records regarding activities with donors in our Information Management System
Assist in developing and executing communication to donors
Assist in creating quarterly donor advised reports for the Board of Directors
Scholarships
Maintain the Scholarship Management Program (AcademicWorks) to include accuracy with data entry and reports
Effectively communicate with students, parents, donors and school officials regarding our scholarship opportunities and process
Assist in convening the scholarship selection committee meetings which may include polling committee members for availability, preparing agendas, making copies, ordering food and preparing the meeting rooms
Assist in creating quarterly scholarship reports for the Board of Directors
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred, Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience
Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Analytical, problem-solving and creative thinking skills
Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, FIMS (or comparable database management system)
Ability to take initiative with minimal supervision to meet deadlines in a timely manner
Ability to manage and successfully complete multiple projects in a team-centered approach
Display a high degree of judgment, discretion and confidentiality
Status: Non-exempt, Full-time
Please apply by submitting a cover letter, resume and references to hr@starkcf.org by February 3, 2017.
