Advancement Manager, SVDP

The Advancement Manager plays a vital role in supporting our mission to serve others in the spirit of Christ. This position helps lead the successful execution of the public phase of our capital campaign and ongoing fundraising initiatives by managing administrative, logistical, and donor engagement activities. The Advancement Manager will cultivate and steward long-term relationships with donors, community partners, and other supporters. Responsibilities also include coordinating campaign events and activities, assisting with grant writing, and ensuring all development efforts reflect our faith, integrity, and commitment to those we serve. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and inspired to use their gifts to strengthen a faith-based organization rooted in compassion and service.

Job Responsibilities and Expectations:

Campaign Coordination

• Organize and coordinate steering committee meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas, and taking detailed notes.
• Provide follow-up communication to steering committee members to ensure action items are addressed promptly.

Campaign Strategy Support

• Contribute to campaign strategy discussions by observing trends and maintaining organized data.
• Maintain and update the campaign prospect list.
• Engage and cultivate 5–10 high-priority prospects.

Donor Management and Reporting

• Track and document key interactions with campaign prospects, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.
• Assist in setting up meetings with identified prospects and facilitate follow-up as needed.
• Manage the campaign donor database using Donor Perfect, including data entry, tracking, and generating reports.
• Handle donor acknowledgment and oversee the pledge fulfillment process.

Special Event Coordination

• Plan and execute campaign-related special events, such as kickoffs, dedications, and celebrations.
• Work occasional evenings and weekends as required for events or key campaign milestones.

Ongoing Donor Relations and Engagement

• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with individual donors and community partners through regular outreach, updates, and personalized engagement.
• Identify opportunities to deepen donor involvement and express gratitude in meaningful, mission-centered ways.
• Collaborate with the team to develop and implement strategies that increase donor engagement and retention beyond the capital campaign.
• Support overall advancement goals by contributing creative ideas, sharing donor insights, and helping align fundraising efforts with the organization’s mission and values.
• Represent the organization at community events and faith-based gatherings to build awareness and foster goodwill.

Qualifications:

 Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (e.g., nonprofit management, communications, business) or equivalent work experience.
• Three or more years of experience in fundraising, event coordination, or nonprofit operations, with demonstrated success in donor engagement.

 Skills and Competencies:

• Strong organizational, analytical, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience in donor correspondence, meeting facilitation, and reporting.
• Familiarity with CRM donor management systems (e.g., Donor Perfect or similar) and comfort with data entry, tracking, and generating reports.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

 Preferred Experience:

• Prior involvement in coordinating small-scale events, including logistics, communication, and follow-up.
• Experience supporting fundraising campaigns or donor stewardship initiatives.

 Work Style and Attributes:

• Ability to work independently and exercise discretion in decision-making within defined campaign guidelines.
• Maintains a positive attitude and adaptability in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends for events.