The Program Specialist – Development portion of this combined role is responsible for supporting the Agency’s financial position and growth through specific solicitation of financial gifts and in-kind support from individuals, churches, and civic organizations.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Cultivate relationships within community via phone, visits, & written contact.
2. Achieve minimum annual individual fundraising goal and contact goal as assigned.
3. Prepare donor acknowledgment letters for major gifts.
4. Assists with development of initiatives to cultivate new donors within region.
5. Develop special major fundraising event geared to regional participation.
6. Maintain accurate data concerning constituent contact and active solicitations in NXT system.
7. Utilize personal safety plan for managing emotions and interactions with staff and clients.
8. Participate in PQI process for assigned program.
9. Represent Agency in a variety of public events as appropriate and accept public speaking assignments as requested.
10. Other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Provide individuals, churches, and organizations with information regarding Agency programs.
2. Participate in supervisor’s meetings.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree with experience in non-profit development or related field (public relations, marketing, research, or sales, etc.)
2. Strong problem-solving skills.
3. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
4. Working knowledge of direct mail and social media fundraising methods.
5. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
6. Experience in utilization of donor management software.

Ongoing Qualifications:

· Agree to abide by all the policies, rules, guidelines and regulations of the Georgia Baptist Children's Homes and Family Ministries, Inc.

· Exhibit tactfulness and good judgment in dealing with people.

· Familiar with traditional Baptist tenets, customs and practices and shall maintain a compatible lifestyle.

· Utilize the Sanctuary Model of Care and conduct job responsibilities in a trauma-responsive manner.

· Exhibit the Core Values of Georgia Baptist Children’s Homes and Family Ministries, Inc.

· Meet all employee guidelines and qualifications as outlined by GBCH&FM license, contracts, and accreditation.

· Have the ability to work in partnership with other members in a team approach.

· Arrive to work on time and as scheduled.

· Achieve and accomplish annual goals assigned by supervisor or provide acceptable documentation as to why goals were not met.

· Understanding of confidential issues and protected information assigned under HIPAA.

· Complete staff development hours required within the program.

· Favorable MVR and fingerprint results as required.

· Maintain valid State Driver’s License as required.