Job Description

Church at the Park believes that a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace culture enhances our ability to fulfill our mission. We strive for equality and justice in the way people are treated and the opportunities they have to succeed by working to address racism, unequal treatment and other barriers to inclusion. We strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds (including communities of color, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, and people with disabilities) to apply and join us in our work. We welcome your resumes even if there is not a position currently available that fits your interest and experience.

Compensation: $25.76/hr + DOE + DOQ

Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

Benefits: We offer medical, dental, vision, voluntary life insurance, and a generous paid time off (PTO) policy.

Position Summary:

This position supports Church at the Park's fundraising efforts by building and maintaining strong donor relationships, managing donor communications and CRM data, and coordinating donor engagement campaigns and events. This role works closely with Development, Communications, Finance, and Data teams to strengthen donor retention, grow recurring giving, and connect supporters to the organization's mission. The ideal candidate is organized, relationship-focused, technologically proficient, and passionate about serving individuals experiencing homelessness.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four-year degree in relevant field preferred. An equivalent of a high school diploma or GED + 4 years of experience can be substituted.
• 2 years' experience managing people and systems preferred.
• 2+ years of donor care and private funding development preferred
• Experience using a CRM system for managing donor relations preferred but not required.
• Excellent technical language skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters and sensitive information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Mail chimp, Zoom, etc.
• Experience or capacity for technology related to presentations and meetings.
• Proficiency in basic document layout. Graphic design skills are a plus but not required.
• Must have valid Oregon Driver's license; must have been a licensed driver for at least 2 years; must have a driving record that permits coverage under C@P’s company insurance.

Essential Job Duties Include (But Not Limited To)

Coordinate Donor Development Strategy

• Outreach to lapsed and non-renewing donors
• Implement a communication plan for First-Time Donors
• Implement a Recurring Donor Campaign
• Seek out innovative ways to connect Church at the Park impact and story with new donors

Coordinate Donor Care & Customer Relations Management (CRM) system

• Partner with Donor, Finance, and Data teams to analyze data and develop reports to track progress and inform fundraising strategies
• Update Donor data entry and tracking. Including the sending of Thank You notes and Year End Tax documents.
• Coordinate and maintain donor relationships in partnership with Development Manager

Coordinate Donor Communication and Care

• Work with Donor team and Communications team to implement a Donor Care and Communication strategy including scheduled meetings, events, and communications
• Collaborate with Communications team in the production of newsletters, mailings, email, and some social media
• Participate on the communications team, ensuring donor needs are voiced and considered
• Maintain brand continuity across all platforms

Coordinate Fundraising Events for Sustaining Donors

• Execute strategies to cultivate and solicit monthly gifts from individual donors
• Collaborate with the Development and Communications team to plan and implement fundraising events and campaigns

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Primarily an office environment.
• Must be able to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds or less.
• Going up and down stairs multiple times a shift.
• High contact with C@P staff.
• Weekly contact with people experiencing homelessness.
• Driving between Church at the Park operated and managed sites.
• Attend required training, team meetings, and learn policies and procedures for C@P operations.

Other Requirements

• MUST have valid Oregon Driver’s license; must have been a licensed driver for at least 3 years; must have a driving record that permits coverage under C@P’s company insurance.
• All applicants must successfully pass a preemployment drug screening prior to beginning employment.

Mission Statement: Creating a table of love and acceptance for those who need it most. Empowering people to change their lives and exit poverty by providing vital services and community leadership.

No job offer is final until a drug screen and criminal history check are complete.

We reserve the right to employ at will. This means that employment can be terminated, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at the option of the company or at the option of the employee.