Program Description:

The Development Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the Development Department. This team player will bring a combination of strong organizational skills, creative energy, and technical proficiency to donor database management, donor engagement, and fundraising campaigns. The ideal candidate is a proactive project manager with exceptional attention to detail and a passion for CHRIS 180’s mission.

Role and Responsibilities:

Donor Database & Reporting

• Manage the donor database (Raiser’s Edge), ensuring accurate and timely data entry, gift processing, and acknowledgments.
• Create donor reports and mailing lists for solicitations, stewardship, and events.
• Track donor trends and support data-informed decision-making.

Appeals & Campaigns

• Collaborate on the planning, development, and execution of print and digital fundraising campaigns.
• Draft compelling donor communications including appeal letters, email marketing, and newsletters.
• Coordinate giving days, peer-to-peer campaigns, and holiday appeals.

Donor Cultivation & Stewardship

• Assist in the development and implementation of a year-round stewardship calendar.
• Support personalized donor engagement and recognition efforts.
• Coordinate touchpoints and follow-up communications for new and recurring donors.

Project Management & Administrative Support

• Provide project management support for development initiatives such as departmental priorities, fundraising events, donor stewardship plans, and marketing campaigns by ensuring timelines and tasks stay on track.
• Independently manage logistical and administrative aspects of donor events, board meetings, and prospective donor visits.
• Facilitate cross-departmental coordination to ensure alignment with communications and programmatic goals.
• Work on other duties, tasks and projects assigned.

Qualifications/Competencies:

• Three to five years of experience in non-profit fundraising, donor relations, or similar role.
• Proficiency with donor CRM software (Raisers Edge preferred), and strong Excel reporting skills.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to craft clear, compelling donor content.
• Exceptionally organized, with strong time management and follow-through.
• Self-starter with the ability to take initiative, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Creative mindset and collaborative spirit, committed to continuous learning and improvement.

Salary: $55,000 - $65,000

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Experience with email marketing tools and graphic design platforms.
• Event coordination experience.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care or non-profit behavioral health a plus

TOTAL REWARDS for working for CHRIS 180:

• Competitive Salary
• Competitive 403 (b) benefit defined contribution plan
• Health Care insurance options including HMO and PPO
• Enhanced Dental and Vision insurance options
• Short Term Disability paid by CHRIS 180!
• Basic Life Insurance benefit of 1x times an employee’s salary
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flex Spending Account
• 11 Paid Holidays
• PTO
• Discounted college tuition for select colleges and universities
• Hybrid, In Office schedule based on department needs

Schedule:

Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-5:00 pm, with occasional after-hours and weekend events.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.