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The Donor Engagement Specialist inspires and cultivates ongoing generosity among IMB's emerging giver base. This individual manages a strategic portfolio of givers identified by giving frequency, cumulative giving, or capacity indicators—focusing on relational engagement, reactivation, and movement toward mid-level and major gift cultivation. This role provides continuity in donor engagement, closing the gap between mass communications and personal stewardship. Through thoughtful communication, coordinated campaigns, and compelling engagement tools, this person ensures givers are actively engaged in God's global mission through the IMB.
Location : Richmond, VA Headquarters
Rate : Hourly commensurate with experience + great benefits!
Responsibilities :
- Cultivates an assigned portfolio of givers through personal outreach, expressions of gratitude, impact updates, and strategic gift invitations.
- Develop tailored cultivation plans aligned with giving capacity and engagement readiness.
- Guide and encourage relationships in their portfolio along their established plan.
- Proactively partner with the prospect research manager and mid-level and major gift officers for seamless portfolio elevation when warranted.
- Accurately records all donor interactions and engagement activities in Virtuous CRM, including phone calls, texts, emails, visits, gift invitations, and notes. Maintains data hygiene standards and tracks key metrics to support reporting and strategy development.
- Collaborate with the Chief Advancement Officer to design and execute targeted initiatives, including giving councils, donor reactivation strategies, and cultivation campaigns. Provides independent leadership strategies to reengage givers through multi-channel efforts and storytelling.
- Actively pursues ongoing education in relationship-based fundraising, CRM tools, giving trends, and philanthropic ethics, and contributes learnings to team development or onboarding practices.
- Builds awareness of missiological principles, peer development models, and emerging IMB giving strategies.
Requirements :
Bachelor's degree, preferredAt least 3+ years of experience in fundraising, development, or a related fieldProven track record of building relationships and cultivating donorsAbility to think strategically and develop tailored cultivation plansSkilled in message tailoring, donor storytelling, and written / relational correspondenceExperience with CRM software (Virtuous or similar) and data managementStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently and collaboratively as part of a teamPassion for missiological principles and emerging giving strategiesDemonstrates strong attention to detail and organization in daily donor-related tasksBenefits and Perks :
Medical insurance with choice of 3 plans, dental, vision, HSA and FSA benefit plans (and more!)Short- and long-term disability and basic life insurance coverage (employer paid) - with supplemental coverage available403(b) Retirement Plan Savings - with 5% employer contribution plus up to a 4% matching contribution, fully vested after 3 years21 days of paid time off accrued in the first year, plus 11 paid holidays and the week between Christmas and New YearsVolunteer Mission Trip Benefits so you can experience mission life first hand by working with our teams overseasTuition discounts - including 100% tuition free from SEBTS for you and your childrenSee a summary of our comprehensive benefits package for full time regular and contract employees here.Worker Type : Employee
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