Officer-Development

The Officer – Development supports the Foundation’s philanthropic mission by assisting with donor engagement, stewardship, and development-related administrative coordination. This position helps advance Baptist’s healing ministry by supporting meaningful relationships with donors, prospects, volunteers, and internal partners in a manner that reflects Baptist’s values of compassion, service, integrity, and stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Will maintain a portfolio of donors and prospects with a goal of cultivating and stewarding donations.
• Supports donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities in alignment with the Foundation’s mission.
• Assists with donor communications, including acknowledgment letters, stewardship materials, pledge reminders, and other correspondence.
• Helps maintain accurate donor and prospect records, contact information, gift documentation, and related development activity.
• Provides administrative support for fundraising initiatives, donor engagement efforts, campaigns, and special projects as assigned.
• Assists with research related to donors, prospects, community partners, and potential funding opportunities.
• Coordinates with internal departments and Foundation team members to support timely communication, follow-up, and donor service.
• Supports preparation of reports, mailing lists, presentations, and other materials needed for development activities.
• Represents Baptist and the Foundation in a professional, courteous, and mission-focused manner.
• Completes assigned goals and responsibilities in support of department and organizational priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communication, Business Administration, or closely related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of experience in an administrative, customer service, fundraising, nonprofit, healthcare, communications, or related support role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, organizational ability, and a professional customer-service approach.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain confidentiality, work collaboratively with others, and demonstrate commitment to Baptist’s mission and values.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications, marketing, nonprofit management, or a related field.
• Experience working with donors, volunteers, community partners, customer relationship systems, or sales.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and experience using donor databases, customer relationship management systems, or similar recordkeeping systems.
• Current driver’s license if local travel is needed for donor or Foundation-related activities.

Work Environment

Work is primarily performed in an office setting. Position may require frequent sitting, keyboard use, talking, hearing, and interaction with staff, donors, and community partners. Occasional standing, walking, carrying light materials, or local travel may be required.