Donor Engagement Specialist

Saint Paul's Outreach (SPO) is looking for a Donor Engagement Specialist (DES) to help grow and strengthen relationships with SPO's valued partners across the country, with an emphasis on donors giving between $500 and $4,999 annually.

The DES will develop and engage a strategy for connecting these partners with the on-campus work of SPO and invite them to support it through renewed and increased gifts. Additionally, the DES will actively build a team of donors to fund his or her work through Mission Partner Development.

Status: Part-time (15-20 hours/week)
Start Date: As soon as possible.
Location: Onsite, or Remote/Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

Direct Donor Engagement

• Cultivate and solicit mid-level donors ($500–$4,999) across all SPO Regions through calls, emails, texts, mail, and social media
• Partner with the Director of Annual Fund to develop and execute a year-round engagement plan for mid-level donors
• Secure event sponsorships and promote ticket sales for Regional Advancement events
• Build relationships with local parishes to expand donor engagement and event participation
• Track all donor interactions in Raiser’s Edge NXT and maintain accurate donor records
• Collect and organize donor data (contact info, giving interests, wealth insights)
• Generate reports on donor activity and giving as needed

Partners in Mission Event Support

• Assist in coordinating donor events nationwide (approx. 18 annually), including logistics, invitations, RSVPs, and materials
• Collaborate with Development Operations, Donor Engagement Officers, and Regional staff to execute excellent events

Mission Partner Development

• Raise personal support by inviting others into financial partnership with SPO’s mission
• Build and steward relationships with mission partners through consistent communication, gratitude, and updates on impact

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Dependable, flexible, and proactive
• Maintains confidentiality and professionalism
• Excellent relational skills
• Proficient with computer technology, including experience/proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Drive/Google apps, conferencing technology and ability to learn and become proficient in other apps and systems quickly
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently is essential
• Committed to the work of evangelization, discipleship, and living in accordance with the mission and teaching of the Catholic Church

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Prior experience with SPO’s mission is preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities:

• Previous experience with Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) software