Performs administrative work directly related to the general business operations of the Affiliate Site Development Office.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Performs a wide range of administrative duties and participates in building donor relationships as directed.

• Ensures all development activities and interactions are recorded promptly and accurately in Donor Database.

• Participates in the planning and implementation of special events to secure sponsorships, cash donations, and in-kind contributions and to maximize revenue to meet development fundraising goals.

• Works closely with volunteer board members to foster relationships and achieve fundraising goals and identifies suitable vendors and negotiates contracts and agreements for the purpose of special events.

• Prepares a wide range of written materials including funding proposals, program descriptions, reports, letters, acknowledgments, sponsorship, and invitation copy.

• Responds to donor inquiries and requests for information or assistance; performs donor stewardship.

• Prepares reports on development activity, maintains development hard copy and computer files, coordinates events, and prepares appropriate letters for specialized donor correspondence.

• Builds donor relationships, engages donors and prospective donors in an appropriate manner, and manages prospects; initiates thank you calls, follow up calls, condolence calls, education calls, invitation calls, and marketing calls.

• Maintains contact and creates networking within the community, performs donor cultivation and stewardship, and responds to donor inquiries and requests for assistance.

• Processes, prepares, and records all donations daily, maintains donor record and initiates donor research.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of fundraising and special events.

• High level of professionalism and interpersonal skills with stong customer service skills.

• Strong computer skills in Blackbaud CRM and Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing 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.

• Strong knowledge of the Boys Town Model.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience including nonprofit and donor relations experience preferred.

• Experience with fundraising data management programs (Blackbaud CRM) is preferred.

• Bachelor's degree 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 . A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include 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.