Open Positions:
DONOR RELATIONS ASSOCIATE
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Donor Relations Associate is responsible for helping to carry out the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education’s objectives for asset development by providing support to the Director and volunteer leaders in several areas: database management, fund administration, event execution and campaign administration. S/He will be representing the Byrd Center and providing quality services for donors and prospects.
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Responsible for the research, development and maintenance of database for donor records, reports and profiles
• Reconcile donations with the Shepherd University Foundation
• Acknowledge gifts
• Assist with the preparation of reports and analysis on campaign activity
• Participate in the execution of fundraising events
• Create media and marketing materials
• Cultivate and manage a portfolio of donors
• Coordinate production and mailing of annual appeals
• Conduct preliminary research on prospective corporate, foundation and individual donors as requested
• Develop and manage social media strategy to engage donors
• Manage donor recognition including on the website
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Participate in team-based planning strategies to enhance the administrative relationship between the Byrd Center and the Shepherd University Foundation
• Attend and participate in various professional educational and organizational events
• Participate in identifying and writing grants
• Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM SKILLS/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Prior professional experience in a development, nonprofit or customer-service-related position
• Commitment to customer service and ability to interact with wide range of people
• Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree preferred
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Excellent writing and proofreading skills
• Proven critical-thinking skills and ability to work independently as well as within a team structure
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint and experience with integrated database programs like Raiser’s Edge and other CRM software
• Ability to work some early mornings, evenings and weekends as needed
HOURS AND RATE OF COMPENSATION:
20 hours per week at $24 an hour
DESCRIPTION OF EMPLOYING ORGANIZATION:
A private, nonprofit (501 (c)(3)), and non-partisan educational institution on the campus of Shepherd University, the Robert C. Byrd Center engages the public as well as teachers and students, (grades 6-12 and university levels) in civics education programs that promote a clearer understanding of representative democracy, the U.S. Congress, and our Constitution. The center provides teacher training, develops civics learning resources, and conducts public programing for a growing regional and statewide audience. This work is grounded in the archives of the Byrd Center, a nationally recognized resource for scholars, housing the papers of five members of Congress who served West Virginia, including those of Senator Robert C. Byrd, the longest serving member of the U.S. Senate. For more information, please go to the Center’s website: Byrdcenter.org
TO APPLY: Send cover letter, resume and three references to Mr. Jody Brumage by email to jbrumage@shepherd.edu . The deadline for applications is June 15, 2021.
To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a resume and a cover letter specifically tailored to this position, including why they are interested in this particular job and what talents and experience they would bring to this position. Generic or non-specific letters will receive no reply. No phone calls please. Inquiries are directed to jbrumage@shepherd.edu.
The Robert C. Byrd Center is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants are welcome and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Donor Relations Associate is responsible for helping to carry out the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education’s objectives for asset development by providing support to the Director and volunteer leaders in several areas: database management, fund administration, event execution and campaign administration. S/He will be representing the Byrd Center and providing quality services for donors and prospects.
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Responsible for the research, development and maintenance of database for donor records, reports and profiles
• Reconcile donations with the Shepherd University Foundation
• Acknowledge gifts
• Assist with the preparation of reports and analysis on campaign activity
• Participate in the execution of fundraising events
• Create media and marketing materials
• Cultivate and manage a portfolio of donors
• Coordinate production and mailing of annual appeals
• Conduct preliminary research on prospective corporate, foundation and individual donors as requested
• Develop and manage social media strategy to engage donors
• Manage donor recognition including on the website
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Participate in team-based planning strategies to enhance the administrative relationship between the Byrd Center and the Shepherd University Foundation
• Attend and participate in various professional educational and organizational events
• Participate in identifying and writing grants
• Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM SKILLS/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Prior professional experience in a development, nonprofit or customer-service-related position
• Commitment to customer service and ability to interact with wide range of people
• Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree preferred
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Excellent writing and proofreading skills
• Proven critical-thinking skills and ability to work independently as well as within a team structure
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint and experience with integrated database programs like Raiser’s Edge and other CRM software
• Ability to work some early mornings, evenings and weekends as needed
HOURS AND RATE OF COMPENSATION:
20 hours per week at $24 an hour
DESCRIPTION OF EMPLOYING ORGANIZATION:
A private, nonprofit (501 (c)(3)), and non-partisan educational institution on the campus of Shepherd University, the Robert C. Byrd Center engages the public as well as teachers and students, (grades 6-12 and university levels) in civics education programs that promote a clearer understanding of representative democracy, the U.S. Congress, and our Constitution. The center provides teacher training, develops civics learning resources, and conducts public programing for a growing regional and statewide audience. This work is grounded in the archives of the Byrd Center, a nationally recognized resource for scholars, housing the papers of five members of Congress who served West Virginia, including those of Senator Robert C. Byrd, the longest serving member of the U.S. Senate. For more information, please go to the Center’s website: Byrdcenter.org
TO APPLY: Send cover letter, resume and three references to Mr. Jody Brumage by email to jbrumage@shepherd.edu . The deadline for applications is June 15, 2021.
To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a resume and a cover letter specifically tailored to this position, including why they are interested in this particular job and what talents and experience they would bring to this position. Generic or non-specific letters will receive no reply. No phone calls please. Inquiries are directed to jbrumage@shepherd.edu.
The Robert C. Byrd Center is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants are welcome and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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The Byrd Center advances representative democracy by promoting a better understanding of the United States Congress and the Constitution through programs and research that engage citizens.
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