Program Specialist Development - Part-Time

Description The Program Specialist – Development portion of this combined role is responsible for supporting the Agency’s financial position and growth through specific solicitation of financial gifts and in-kind support from individuals, churches, and civic organizations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Cultivate relationships within community via phone, visits, & written contact.
• Achieve minimum annual individual fundraising goal and contact goal as assigned.
• Prepare donor acknowledgment letters for major gifts.
• Assists with development of initiatives to cultivate new donors within region.
• Develop special major fundraising event geared to regional participation.
• Maintain accurate data concerning constituent contact and active solicitations in NXT system.
• Utilize personal safety plan for managing emotions and interactions with staff and clients.
• Participate in PQI process for assigned program.
• Represent Agency in a variety of public events as appropriate and accept public speaking assignments as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Provide individuals, churches, and organizations with information regarding Agency programs.
• Participate in supervisor’s meetings.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with experience in non-profit development or related field (public relations, marketing, research, or sales, etc.)
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of direct mail and social media fundraising methods.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience in utilization of donor management software.

Ongoing Qualifications:

· Agree to abide by all the policies, rules, guidelines and regulations of the Georgia Baptist Children's Homes and Family Ministries, Inc. · Exhibit tactfulness and good judgment in dealing with people. · Familiar with traditional Baptist tenets, customs and practices and shall maintain a compatible lifestyle. · Utilize the Sanctuary Model of Care and conduct job responsibilities in a trauma-responsive manner. · Exhibit the Core Values of Georgia Baptist Children’s Homes and Family Ministries, Inc. · Meet all employee guidelines and qualifications as outlined by GBCH&FM license, contracts, and accreditation. · Have the ability to work in partnership with other members in a team approach. · Arrive to work on time and as scheduled. · Achieve and accomplish annual goals assigned by supervisor or provide acceptable documentation as to why goals were not met. · Understanding of confidential issues and protected information assigned under HIPAA. · Complete staff development hours required within the program. · Favorable MVR and fingerprint results as required. · Maintain valid State Driver’s License as required.