Church and Donor Relations Specialist

Church Relationships Serve as the liaison between the Mission and all churches (current, lapsed and prospects).Ensure that church support is maintained by soliciting financial, gifts-in-kind, collection drives and volunteer support. Work with Chief Development Officer to send out annual church letters each fall. Ensure the Mission's contact with supporting or lapsed churches is maintained on a regular basis via telephone, electronic or face-to-face contact. Ensure all churches are thanked weekly for their financial support according to Mission guidelines. Record all contact information and notes into Rockford Rescue Mission's database to ensure accurate record-keeping. Proactively seek opportunities to speak at area churches. Invite and lead tours of the Mission. Plan regular events such as a Pastor's appreciation luncheon to further develop relationships with churches. Be an active participant in local ministerial associations. Coordinate evening chapels by securing church participants. Be present when necessary. Other Assigned Donor GroupsEngage assigned donor groups to develop genuine relationships, with the goal to discern the donors' passions for giving and satisfy them through timely, well matched opportunities. This is accomplished through natural life interactions such as written, e-mail communication, phone contacts, meals, site visits, and Mission functions and visits. Communicate consistently with Chief Development Officer and Chief Executive Officer on all stewardship appropriate issues. Other Responsibilities Present at public speaking opportunities to promote the Mission as assigned. Assist Development team with thank you calls and cards to donors. Perform related work and other duties as required and assigned. Conduct tours as requested. Physical Factors Sitting for extended periods of time. Frequent standing, moving and walking. Occasional reaching, bending, stooping and twisting.