Development Specialist WSLP

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title : Development Specialist

Classification : Non-Exempt

Reports To : Director of Development & Community Relations

Location : Grand Junction

Compensation : $22.00 / Hourly

Benefits : Medical, dental, and vision, a 401(k) retirement plan with a 4.5% company match plus potential additional matching based on tenure, PTO, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and a flexible schedule

As the food bank with the largest service area in the contiguous United States, Food Bank of the Rockies is passionate about ensuring every community member has the resources they need to thrive. Supporting our Colorado communities begins with passionate, mission-driven individuals.

The Development Specialist supports fundraising and stewardship initiatives on the Western Slope in collaboration with the Development Team. We are seeking someone who works well in a fast-paced environment, is a problem-solver, motivated by challenges, and has solid communication skills. Support includes but not limited to : working within Raiser’s Edge database to update donor records, research, support fundraising strategies for monthly and annual fund donors, processing donations and reconciliation. Must have a passion to support individuals facing hunger and helping others understand how their support makes an impact.

The Food Bank’s team is dedicated to creating an efficient food distribution network to reduce and help end hunger across the state. Staff are committed to embodying the Food Bank’s organizational values and mission in all activities.

If you are looking for a mission-focused organization where innovation and teamwork are encouraged and new ideas are valued, then this is an ideal position for you.

The mission of Food Bank of the Rockies is to ignite the power of community to nourish people facing hunger. We provide food and necessities to people in need through signature programs and by teaming up with hundreds of Hunger Relief Partners to serve communities across Colorado and Wyoming. We believe that for a community to thrive, every person must have the resources they need to flourish, and we strive to provide proper nourishment for every neighbor.

Primary Responsibilities :

Development Support 50%

• Work with the Denver Data Development Team to update and maintain donor records as needed to ensure accuracy and integrity
• Process & deposit donations
• Produce donation reports in collaboration with the Finance and Development Systems teams
• Review revenue and donation reports in our Engaging Networks and Raiser’s Edge databases
• Work with the Denver Development Systems team to keep donor records updated
• Coordinate and provide collateral for Food Bank of the Rockies social media and other marketing or development needs

Donor Relations 30%

Admin Support 20%

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those 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.

Required Qualifications :

Expected Hours of Work :

This is a non-exempt, full-time position working approximately 40 hours per week. Work schedules may vary each week and consist of weekdays, evenings, and Saturdays, and should maintain Food Bank of the Rockies core hours of 8am – 4pm. May require working some nights and weekends, less than 15% of the time.

Compensation : $22.00 / Hourly

Benefits :

At Food Bank of the Rockies, we provide a fulfilling workplace along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes :

To Apply :

Apply online through www.foodbankrockies.org / careers . Applications will be accepted until November 11.

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Food Bank of the Rockies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), M / F / D / V / SO. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities in order to participate in the application or interview process. If you require any accommodation, please contact us at hr@foodbankrockies.org or 303-371-9250.