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Immediate Position Opening

Reporting to the Director of Philanthropic Giving and Marketing, Geneva’s Donor Relations Manager is responsible for developing and implementing engagement and fundraising strategies to grow revenue for the Ministerial Relief Fund, the charitable arm of the Geneva Benefits Group. With direction and guidance from the Director of Philanthropic Giving and Marketing, the Donor Relations Manager plays an integral role in Geneva’s fundraising strategy as they deepen relationships with donors and prospects. They are primarily responsible for qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a caseload of approximately 450 individual donors and prospects, with an emphasis on mid-level and recurring donors ($499-$9,999 annually). DRM will also manage a portfolio of 250 churches.

Responsibilities 

• With guidance from the Director of Philanthropic Giving, execute and expand our current development program by initiating long and short-term strategies to secure gifts from individuals and churches using established techniques of prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.

• Directly manage a portfolio of donors drawn from both existing donor base and new contacts.

• Engage with church staff and congregations in participating in our Look After Christmas offering.

• Coordinate stewardship strategies and responsibilities with colleagues and Senior staff to ensure regular touch points with key donors.

• Coordinate and assist with cultivation/stewardship events.

• Assist in developing and implementing recurring gift program.

• Solicit sponsorships in support of fundraising events.

• Enter and track donor communications, meetings and contact information in database.

• Use strong verbal and written communication skills to articulate the mission and needs of Ministerial Relief.

• Create and present engaging presentations about Ministerial Relief to churches, presbyteries, and individuals.

• Review donation entries and approve in database.

• Ensure donors are thanked and properly receipted within 48 hours of making a gift.

• Create and deliver meaningful stewardship content and connections for donors.

• Identify major donor prospects.

Qualifications

Faith

• Strong devotion to Jesus Christ, holiness, and a passion to make Him known.
• A Christian whose life reflects spiritual maturity as evidenced by the fruit of the Spirit and knowledge of the basics of the faith.
• An active member of an evangelical church that affirms the tenets of historic Christianity (PCA church preferred but not required).
• In agreement with Geneva’s Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct.

Personal

• Passion for the church and its ministry leaders.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Committed lifelong learner.

• Willingness to travel up to 20% of time.

• Highly organized and able to adapt to new technologies.

• Able to follow process and systems.

• Strong collaborative skills in order to work well with other Geneva associates and other PCA committees and agencies.

• Persevere in a challenging business and ministry environments.

Professional

• 4-year college degree, preferred.

• At least 3 years of fundraising experience.

• Proven ability to meet deadlines and complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline.

• Demonstrated working knowledge of principles and best practices of donor relations and fundraising.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral; demonstrates ability to actively listen and adapt communication style and channel to donor’s preference.

• Familiar with Customer Relationship Management and Donation Platform systems

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Location

Geneva’s offices are located in Lawrenceville, Georgia. This is an in-office position. Remote work is not an option. Periodic travel to support the work will be required.

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