Development Advisor

About the role

Fundraise for Feed My Starving Children (FMSC). Build and strengthen relationships and solicit donations from a portfolio of individual donors, churches, corporations and organizations giving $1,000‑$7,500 annually. Work location is Tempe, AZ. Position offers a flexible/hybrid schedule allowing both office and remote work. Reports to the Development Manager.

Responsibilities

• Meaningfully engage with current and prospective donors.
• Make 20+ daily contacts through phone, email, handwritten notes and face‑to‑face meetings.
• Foster and strengthen relationships, and inspire donors to become invested in feeding kids by sharing the impact of FMSC’s food.
• Solicit donations, connect donors’ philanthropic interests with FMSC funding opportunities, express thanks, and offer prayer.
• Record personal donor touchpoints and accurate donor/prospect information in database.
• Analyze portfolio, identify top‑tier donors, and set strategy and goals to optimize engagement and increase giving.
• Creatively integrate FMSC marketing and communication pieces into strategic donor touchpoints, e.g. annual report, holiday cards, etc.
• Share donor relations successes and best practices with peers.
• Communicate and collaborate with site manufacturing personnel on fundraising efforts.
• Recruit and manage department administrative volunteer(s).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Commitment to support, promote, and authentically communicate FMSC’s Christian mission and goals.
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in related field and 2 years of development or sales experience required; in lieu of degree, relevant work experience will be considered.
• Experience meeting sales/fundraising goals, increasing prospect/donor engagement, and making the “ask” and “close” with donors/prospects is required; experience using effective interpersonal and customer service skills to build strong donor/customer relationships is required, including in‑person and phone interactions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office required; experience with donor/sales databases preferred.
• Engaging storyteller; strong interpersonal and written communication skills; adept in public speaking.
• Self‑directed with high level of energy, self‑motivation and independence with limited direct supervision.
• Excellent organizational skills with a high degree of detail, accuracy and follow‑through.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance