Job Posting for Fund Development Specialist at UNC Health Blue Ridge
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for assisting with donor development strategy including identifying donor prospects, developing relationships, and securing gifts. Engages in stewardship activities to retain donors and identify ways to increase giving. Assists with obtaining sponsorships and other donations to achieve fundraising goals. Develops partnerships with local and corporate businesses, community members, and Blue Ridge employees to obtain and grow donor and volunteer bases. Identifies new grant opportunities and manages the application and implementation process. Processes donor gifts, foundation month-end balancing, and manages donor database.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Ability to network, identify, build, expand, and manage effective community partnerships and donor relationships
High level of comfort making donor contacts including phone, face-to-face, and virtual
Assists with building and executing donor development and stewardship plans
Use of project management skills to ensure success of stewardship and giving campaigns
Strong public speaking skills to promote mission, direction, and work of the foundation in the community
Identify new grant opportunities, perform grant research, write applications, grant implementation, and manage reporting process
Strong financial skills to include monthly balancing and budget management
Donor database management to include maintaining donor records, processing charitable gifts, and reporting
Serve as a liaison and resource for board members, volunteers, and donors
Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:Bachelor's Degree preferred with preference in Business Administration
Experience:Minimum of 2 years in non-profit fund development; proficient with Microsoft Office solutions
Other:
Sales or business development experience
Grant writing experience preferred
Financial management and budget experience
Exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills
Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Excellent organizational and time management skills with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
Strategic thinking skills
Blackbaud software experience
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Requires functional vision and hearing, manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination and verbal communication skills. Sitting for long periods of time, standing, stooping, bending and stretching required. Occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
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Salary.com Estimation for Fund Development Specialist in Morganton, NC
$136,674 to $177,483
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