Donor Relations Development Officer

Location: Remote
Hours: 20 hours/ week

The Donor Relations Officer assists the Program Administrator, Development Committee, and Board of Directors in its mission to support Finca del Nino Honduras as a Catholic mission that is modeled on the Holy Family to educate, protect, and promote healing and spiritual formation for orphaned and abandoned children.

Donor Relations Responsibilities
Grow and maintain relationships with donors and community members by executing follow-up calling, mailing, and other developmental activities to build donor relationships and enhance donor confidence in the organization.
Create, document and manage donor welcome series and growth program
Support the Program Administrator in building and maintaining donor databases
Analyze data and compile reports on current donors
Define and implement Planned Giving Strategy in coordination with other Development activities

Development Responsibilities

Manage and amplify our yearly Diocesan Mission Appeals processes
Strengthen and manage our sponsorship program and database
Participate in and support the Farm of the Child USA Development Committee
Execute and refine development strategies and priorities as articulated by the Board of Directors
Plan and assist with community-building events (Masses, fundraisers, dinners)
Distribute and design public relations and prospect materials
Assist with the development of a strategy and reporting mechanism to document relationship growth with donors to increase donor giving
Assist in executing a 3-5 year development plan that every board member can articulate
Undertake data analysis to inform development campaigns and appeals

Qualifications
Experience in donor outreach and/or fundraising
Passion for the mission of Farm of the Child / Finca del Nino
Written and verbal communication skills including the ability to write for a diverse group of stakeholders and on various digital platforms
Ability to work independently
Spanish proficiency, CRM and Google ads experience preferred

Apply
Interested candidates for this contract position should send: 1) a letter of introduction; and 2) a resume to Sara Wizniuk at [email protected], Attn: Development Assistant Search Committee. Contractor applications will be reviewed beginning May 23, 2023 until the position is filled.