Advancement Specialist

Are you looking for a position where your work can make a meaningful difference? A Mother’s Hope is seeking an Advancement Specialist to join our team. This position supports fundraising efforts through events, donor relations, community engagement, and communications, that help advance our mission and strengthen the organization for the future. We are looking for someone who is relational, organized, and committed to the mission of serving pregnant women experiencing homelessness and their children. Mission Statement: A refuge for homeless, pregnant women that strengthens their opportunities for stability. Core Values Compassionate Accountability – We do what we say we do. Bold Determination – We do the hard things. Love in Action – We do what’s in the best interest of those we serve. Position Purpose: The Mission Advancement Specialist provides administrative and development support that helps strengthen A Mother’s Hope's fundraising efforts, donor relationships, community presence, and long-term sustainability. Key Responsibilities: Support the planning and coordination of fundraising events, including the annual Gala and other special events. Manage event registration, sponsorship tracking, raffle applications, donated items, and other event-related details. Assist with recruiting and coordinating volunteers for fundraising events. Assist with identifying, cultivating, and maintaining relationships with donors, sponsors, funders, and community partners. Solicit event sponsors and assist with fundraising appeals and campaigns. Assist with donor communications, acknowledgements, appreciation, and engagement. Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records and documentation in the donor database. Prepare donor meeting materials and development reports as needed. Research potential individual, corporate, and foundation funding opportunities that align with A Mother’s Hope. Assist with communications, newsletters, social media, promotional materials, and other outreach efforts. Represent A Mother’s Hope at community events and provide presentations about the organization as needed. Provide administrative and operational support to the Leadership Team and Mission Advancement Team as needed. Other Duties: Present a positive, professional image of A Mother’s Hope through interactions with donors, volunteers, residents, staff, community partners, and the public. Maintain confidentiality regarding the organization, including staff, residents, donors, and financial information. Attend meetings and supervision as directed. Perform job tasks independently, accurately, and in a timely manner. Demonstrate A Mother’s Hope Core Values in all interactions and responsibilities. Assume additional duties and responsibilities as assigned. Education, Training and Experience Experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, marketing, communications, event planning, community engagement, or a related field preferred. Experience with donor databases or event management software preferred. Experience with public speaking or community presentations preferred. Skills and Knowledge Ability to adhere to and grow in A Mother’s Hope Core Values. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with a variety of individuals and organizations. Ability to engage others in the mission of A Mother’s Hope. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities. Ability to analyze situations, make decisions, and communicate those decisions effectively. Ability to be flexible and adaptive in different situations. Willingness to embrace challenges and ongoing learning. Knowledge of professional boundaries and ethics. Basic computer skills and ability to learn new software and technology. Ability to comply with personal and business requirements and expectations as detailed in A Mother’s Hope Policies and Procedures. Paid holidays Paid vacation Paid sick leave Vision insurance Employer-sponsored life insurance Additional voluntary life insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Physical Demands: While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and talk or hear. The individual may occasionally be required to lift and carry supplies or materials related to events and activities and should be able to walk and climb stairs in order to physically navigate A Mother’s Hope. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY A Mother’s Hope recruits, selects, and hires the most qualified applicant for available employment positions. Those persons with hiring authority consider relevant factors in evaluating the qualifications of applicants, including, but not limited to, personal character; personal gifts and skills; educational background; prior relevant experience; and bona fide work qualifications. DRUG FREE WORKPLACE POLICY At A Mother’s Hope the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited. All employment at A Mother's Hope is contingent on a negative drug screen upon hire. #J-18808-Ljbffr