Donor Relations Specialist
Location: Position Type/Classification:
Lawrenceville, NJ Full-Time/Exempt
Reporting to: Compensation:
Director of Development $55,000-$58,000/annually
Organization Overview
Since its inception over 30 years ago, HomeFront has worked to break the cycle of poverty and end homelessness in Central New Jersey, serving tens of thousands of Mercer County, New Jersey families. In the past year alone, 16,805 unique individuals came to for shelter, food, and life-changing assistance. Started by volunteers providing meals for families living in welfare motels in and around Trenton, HomeFront has since developed a holistic array of services for clients who are experiencing homeless, facing complex barriers to economic opportunity, or working hard to make ends meet.
Our work is best captured by our mission statement:
HomeFront’s mission is to end homelessness in Central New Jersey by harnessing the caring, resources, and expertise of the community. We lessen the immediate pain of homelessness and help families become self-sufficient. We work to give our clients the skills and opportunities to ensure adequate incomes, and we work to increase the availability of adequate, affordable housing. We help homeless families advocate for themselves individually and collectively.
Job Summary/Objective:
HomeFront is seeking a dynamic, creative, and organized individual who is interested in helping our mission-driven organization thrive and grow. The Donor Relations Specialist will play a critical role in fundraising through donor relations, cultivation, and stewardship with a focus on HomeFront’s mid-level loyal donors. He/she/they will help develop fundraising and friend-raising strategies to enhance and grow our revenue, donor base, and community awareness.
The Donor Relations Specialist will work closely with the Director of Development to implement strategies and initiatives that enhance donor satisfaction, increase contributions, and foster a strong sense of philanthropy. The ideal candidate is passionate about serving families impacted by poverty and homelessness, energetic, comfortable communicating professionally, and has experience building relationships with individuals.
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Minimal travel to meetings may be required
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This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may be added or changed at any time.
Disclaimer:
This position description neither constitutes a contract of employment nor is designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Company may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.
HomeFront, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome employees and prospective employees without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year
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