Donor Relations Coordinator

Job Title: Donor Relations Coordinator

Location: Valley Forge, PA

Reports To: President

Position Type: Part-Time, 25 hours a week

About Scripture Union-USA:

Scripture Union-USA is dedicated to sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ, encouraging people of all ages to meet God daily through the Bible and prayer. Our vision is to see people of all ages coming to Christ, committed to God and His Word and living as salt and light.

Job Summary:

The Fund Development Coordinator will support the mission of Scripture Union-USA by coordinating and implementing fundraising initiatives. This role involves donor relations, event planning, grant writing, and supporting the overall development strategy to ensure financial sustainability and growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Development Strategy:

• Collaborate with the President to create and execute a comprehensive development plan.
• Analyze fundraising data and trends to inform strategy and improve effectiveness.
• Stay updated on fundraising best practices and trends in the nonprofit sector.
• Run reports for development strategy.

Donor Relations:

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with current and prospective donors.
• Prepare and send thank you letters, updates, and other correspondence to donors.
• Develop donor management processes in donor database software (CRM).
• Assist in managing donor databases and tracking major donor contributions.

Grant Writing:

• Research and identify potential grant opportunities.
• Prepare and submit grant applications and proposals.
• Maintain records of all grant applications and manage reporting requirements.

Fundraising Campaigns:

• Develop and implement annual and project giving campaigns.
• Monitor and report on campaign progress and outcomes.

Event Planning:

• Assist in planning and coordinating fundraising events.
• Work with vendors, venues, and other stakeholders to ensure successful events.

Qualifications:

• Personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ and active member of a local church.
• Commitment to the mission and vision of Scripture Union-USA.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• 2+ years of experience in fundraising, development, or a related area.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency in donor database software (CRM).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with grant writing and grant management.
• Knowledge of fundraising best practices and legal requirements.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and a list of three references to Laurel.Hicks@ScriptureUnion.org.