Advancement Specialist

Advancement Specialist

Application Deadline : 30 November 2025

Department : Resonate Global Mission

Employment Type : Full Time

Location : Grand Rapids, MI / Hybrid

Compensation : $24.71 / hour

Description

PURPOSE

To coordinate and support the activities of the advancement team in effective and efficient ways so that the relationships with the supporting community are stewarded wisely and financial potential grows for greater ministry impact.

The CRCNA exhibits love for the diversity of the human family. As such we welcome & encourage all regardless of race, ethnicity, ability and culture to apply. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process please do not hesitate contacting our Human Resources Department.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support team efforts for stewardship of constituent relationships, with a particular focus on the Stewardship Grid and Donor Journeys.
• Field incoming telephone calls and emails from constituents; coordinate the required follow-up. Nurture donor relationships, including thank you calls, thank you cards, and letters.
• Monitor dedicated emails for effective constituent engagement and respond to inquiries from donors.
• Liaison with the gift entry team to ensure data integrity and quality control of the gift entry data. Coordinate the issuing of donor receipts.
• Assistance with the administration of proposals and other work with the Donor Relations team as required.
• Review of donations to ensure allocations are as per donor wishes.
• Preparation of IRA letters, tax statements, and other special letters.
• Assist with donor events in support of donor stewardship and acquisition plans for planned giving and fundraising.
• Coordinate the processing of estate gifts, including the completion of estate paperwork, and conduct necessary follow-up calls with estate trustees and / or legal advisors.
• Oversee volunteers who assist with advancement work.
• Participate in required meetings to coordinate work, identify needs, and provide solutions.
• All other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERTISE :

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The duties listed in this description are representative of the type of work and work environment

that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Occasional travel may be required for team meetings in Canada.

Full-time Benefits

Benefits may be pro-rated based on # of hours worked per week :