Interim Donor and Community Engagement Specialist-PACF in Paynesville, Minnesota at CommunityGiving

Job Summary: The Interim Donor and Community Engagement Specialist working with the broader CommunityGiving (CG) team and under the direction of the Central MN Community Foundation Executive Director will support the development and programmatic work of PACF during a short transition period. The Interim Donor and Community Engagement Specialist (DCES) will assist the Foundation’s asset development activities, including but not limited to, fund development, gift recognition, and maintenance of service to donors and organizations. The Interim Donor and Community Engagement Specialist will support cultivating relationships with professional advisors, provide staff support to certain signature funds of the Foundation, support special events, maintain the database, and represent PACF and CommunityGiving as assigned. In addition, the Interim Donor and Community Engagement Specialist will work on community outreach initiatives in the PACF area.

Job Specifications

Education: Four-year college degree, preferred
Related Experience: Three years’ experience in fundraising, public relations, event planning and/or related philanthropic positions
Supervision Given: None
Supervision Received: Executive Director-Central MN Community Foundation

Job Duties

1. Donor Services
   1. Creates a high-level customer experience for current and prospective donors by ensuring their questions, grant recommendations, and other requests are directed to the appropriate team member.

1. 1. Maintains current and accurate records of contacts with donors and prospects in the database to enhance donor engagement and satisfaction.

1. 1. Works with the CG team to ensure timely gift recognition.

1. Community Engagement
   1. Supports community funds as directed.
      
   2. Supports PACF in the planning and implementation of special events and campaigns during this transition period.

1. 1. Attends various community events to represent PACF and engage with donors, prospective donors, nonprofits and professional advisors.

1. 1. Assists with community outreach initiatives as established by PACF team.

1. Other Duties
   1. Performs other duties as required through the policies and procedures of CommunityGiving and the Paynesville Area Community Foundation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Desired

1. Understanding of development process including prospect identification, cultivation and campaign management.

2. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, and excellent customer service skills. Outgoing and interacts well with people.

1. Excellent analytical, organizational and creative problem-solving skills.

1. Accuracy and attention to detail.

1. Able to work autonomously and to function in a team relationship.

1. Proven ability to manage and motivate volunteers.

1. Ability and curiosity to learn new digital and technical skills.

Interpersonal Skills/Values Every staff member employed by Community Giving is expected to possess and embrace the values as adopted by the Board of Directors.
We believe in…

• Capturing and preserving the legacy of our donors … Forever
• Our duty to provide unparalleled, personalized service to our donors
• Inspiring philanthropy across generations
• Utilizing financial resources as a tool to bring about lasting, positive change
• Our responsibility to serve as a trusted local leader and community catalyst, building connections between people who share a common geography

We value…

• Community

We bring people together to leave our world better than we found it. Everyone is welcome at the Community Foundation table.

• Integrity

We recognize that our assets are our people, capital and reputation. If any of these is ever diminished, the last is the most difficult to restore.

• Commitment

We possess an authentic and genuine dedication to the communities and people we serve.

• Innovation

We are committed to being flexible and improving what we do and how we do it, each and every day.

• Optimism

We have a “can-do” attitude that inspires creative solutions.

• Diversity

We integrate the diversity of our local communities in our discussions and actions.

• Generosity

We nurture “a pay-it-forward” approach that supports community-based philanthropy to grow and serve local communities.