Development/Fundraising Specialist

Position Summary

The Development Specialist will ensure the successful cultivation and strengthening of prospective and current donors relationships and expansion of the donor pipeline. They will also be responsible for the execution of administrative responsibilities within the Development Department / Mission Investment Division of YFC USA.

Essential Functions

Donor Interaction and Prospecting:
- Professional discretion when managing confidential information.
- Thank and engage donors on a daily basis on behalf of YFC USA.
- Help donors accomplish their philanthropic goals through engagement with YFC USA.
- Execution of donor communications and activities to encourage deeper levels of partnership, tracking all activities in Salesforce.
- Assist with research, reporting and communication tasks to build and expand partner portfolios.
- Identification and outreach to prospective partners.
- Communicate with donors when there is a question or concern about their giving.
Event Planning:
- Aid Development Lead and VP of Mission Investment in any aspect of preparing for the Champions fundraising event, Champions Dinners, and Vision Gatherings.
- Attend meetings, special events and provide support where needed.
General Department Administration:
- Maintain donor database, files and documentation.
- Work with development and accounting to reconcile and track pledge documentation and contributions.
- Aid in documenting processes and procedures
- Become proficient in Salesforce and iWave to run reports, enter data, make changes, assess donor capacity, etc.
- Assist in donor communications execution and follow-up.
- Other duties as assigned.
Support of the National Service Center and Strategic Plan:
- Contribute to cross-departmental work as assigned.
- Abide by all deadlines and procedures.
- Complete routine tasks (task list documents, use of systems, performance review, budget processes etc.)
- Complete 12-month New Leader Cohort training.

Spiritual Responsibilities:

Because the overriding purpose and mission of Youth for Christ USA is to communicate and introduce the Gospel of Jesus Christ to young people and their families, and in that regard to make, educate and encourage life-long disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, it is very important that you as an employee in the movement of Youth for Christ be recognized as an associate minister of the Gospel. As an employee of Youth for Christ and an associate minister of the Gospel, YFC expects all employees to:

Seek God’s guidance and wisdom, through prayer and meditation, for the organization as a whole as well as for specific ministry initiatives.
Participate and lead regular times of prayer, devotion and worship as a regular aspect of your role within YFC.
Teach and preach from the Holy Bible at YFC staff meetings, conferences, camps and events.
Model empathy, humility and care for all people. This includes promoting equity and inclusion in word and in the practice of faith expression.

Additionally, YFC employees will have an opportunity to be commissioned or licensed as a minister of the Gospel through the established Youth for Christ process, and/or ordained by an outside body recognized by Youth for Christ USA.

Position Requirements

Knowledge & Skills:

Willing to demonstrate and/or possesses the following:

Warm and empathetic interactions with people internal and external to YFC.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Respect of processes and procedures.
Experience with donor CRMs (especially Salesforce)
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Able to manage and contribute to several projects simultaneously.
Ability to humbly serve and honor others even in difficult situations with prayer, consistency, transparency, and resilience. (Enduring Humility).
Demonstrates proper reliance on God, others, and self through generous giving of time and skills, by collaboratively incorporating others’ ideas, welcoming candid input, recognizing others’ need for grace and extending forgiveness and empathy. (Relentless Trust).
Prioritizes others’ needs for a missional outcome, characterized by joy, with active listening and problem-solving skills, while encouraging and empowering fellow believers. (Joyful Camaraderie).
Trusts God with new approaches and changes, and communicates needs and limits with emotional intelligence, while seeking confidence and wisdom in Christ. (Courageous Faithfulness)
Seeks authentic Christ-Centered relationships with people of various backgrounds, fosters an inviting environment and empowers historically marginalized groups and indigenous populations (within the local context), through active listening, inclusion, advocacy for those who are vulnerable and respect of others’ experiences. (Kingdom Inspired Diversity).

Credentials Required & Preferred Education:

High school degree or equivalent
Minimum three years administrative experience
Minimum three years development/fundraising department experience

Physical Requirements:

Ability to communicate orally with customers, vendors, management, and other co-workers is crucial. Regular use of the telephone and e-mail for communication is essential. Sitting for extended periods is common. Hearing and vision within normal ranges is essential for day-to-day conversations, to receive ordinary information, and to prepare or inspect documents. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Occasional exertion of lifting up to 50 lbs. Good manual dexterity required for the use of computers, mobile devices, and other productivity technologies. Extended periods of sitting and extensive work at a computer and phone are normal. Ability to stand on your feet for at least 8 hours a day.

Travel Requirements:

Less than 20% overnight travel

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Vacation time
Sick time
12 paid holidays
Paid week off between Christmas and New Years

Health & Welfare Benefits (Voluntary Enrollment):

Medical
Dental
Vision
Supplemental Accident

Health & Welfare Benefits (Company Sponsored):

$600 Health Savings Account (HSA) YFC contribution*
- Must be enrolled in an eligible plan and amounts are prorated based on hire date
403b up to a 3% match
Access to EAP Services
Company paid Short Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life/AD&D

EOE Statement

YFC is classified as an Association of Churches and as such our hiring practices reflect that designation. As a religious nonprofit organization, Youth For Christ incorporates within each leader role, the requirement to model, teach, share and live the faith. The relationship between YFC’s mission and each of its leaders is its lifeblood and as such does at all times and in all instances reserve the right to make employment decisions based upon a person’s religious beliefs, personal character and lifestyle consistent with our understanding of the Bible or with our overall goals and requirements for Christian ministry.

We seek to create a workplace that is intentional about Kingdom Inspired Diversity. Our commitment to our employees extends to their opportunities for growth, development, promotion, training and compensation.

We will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to the organization.

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