Donor Relations Associate

Are you looking for an entry level opportunity to get your foot in the door with one of Omaha’s best employers? Boys Town is adding a Donor Relations Associate to the team. This role builds, maintains and cultivates donor relationships and provides departmental administrative support. We are looking for an individual with solid communication skills, will take initiative and is detail oriented.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Prepares, proofreads and edits specialized donor acknowledgements.
• Tracks and maintains necessary data via Blackbaud CRM for follow up pertaining to specialized channels of giving including Recurring Gifts, Tribute Donations, Stock Transfers, Matching Gifts, Donor Advised Funds, Event Registrations and Gift-in-Kinds.
• Processes incoming donations on a daily basis utilizing various queues in Blackbaud CRM proficiently and accurately.
• Documents interactions with donors in the donor database accurately and timely.
• Enters and updates donor records accurately and proficiently complying with established policies and procedures.
• Completes data integrity projects via the donor database including name updates, address updates, gift audits, relationships and donor records.
• Evaluates operating practices, including record keeping, letters, forms and data entry errors on a continually basis.
• Prioritizes workload with a strong focus on ensuring calendar deadlines at met.
• Engages with donors and prospective donors when answering incoming phone calls.
• Responds to donor emails in a timely and professional manner as well as provides a high level of donor stewardship and cultivation.
• Processes donations and ensure that data is accurately recorded.
• Maintains accuracy of data in the fundraising donor database.
• Manages the administration of general monthly giving program and family sponsorship program.
• Maintains files and develops documentation for internal procedures.
• Participates in team problem solving and making processes more efficient.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of donor relations and development practices.
• High level of professionalism and interpersonal skills. Excellent critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to communicate with individuals at all levels in the organization and with external business contacts in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to build and sustain successful, professional relationships.
• Ability to work independently in a collaborative environment, meet deadlines, and multi-task while maintaining quality standards.
• Ability to adapt responses to situations while maintaining procedural and regulatory integrity.
• Strong knowledge of Boys Town model and fidelity of care.
• Service orientation and commitment to assisting donors with enthusiasm.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1 year in customer engagement position required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's degree preferred.
• Donor relations or four years of experience in customer relations is preferred.

Diversity is more than a commitment at Boys Town—it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. Unique perks to Boys Town employees and their families include free visits to Boys Town physicians and free prescriptions under the Boys Town Medical Plan, tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.