The Salvation Army seeks a Donor Relations - Fundraising Admin position. The Donor Relations – Fundraising Admin serves as a vital member of the ministry team, providing administrative, financial, and fundraising support to advance the mission of the organization. This role requires a detail-oriented and spiritually grounded individual who can manage office operations, assist with donor engagement, and support basic accounting functions. The ideal candidate demonstrates a heart for service, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to Christian values.
This is a part-time (24 hours/week) Non-Exempt Position located at 320 E 8th St., Joplin, MO which serves Jasper and Newton Counties. The position will be compensated based on education and experience. A full job description will be provided at the time of interview.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree required, bachelor’s in Nonprofit Management or related field preferred
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in fundraising or nonprofit administration preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and donor databases (Salesforce)
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion
• Requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the ability to pass a TSA MVR check
• Personal commitment to the Christian faith and alignment with the mission and values of the organization

Administrative Support

• Provide general office support, including correspondence and deposits.
• Maintain calendars, coordinate meetings, and prepare agendas and minutes.
• Assist with internal and external communications, ensuring a tone consistent with the organization’s Christian mission.
• Ensure accurate gift designation and data transmission to Finance.
• Support the Corps Officers with donor visit coordination, event planning, and documentation.

Fundraising & Donor Relations

• Maintain accurate donor records in the donor management system (Salesforce).
• Prepare donor acknowledgment letters, tax receipts, and mailing lists.
• Assist in planning and executing donor stewardship events such as breakfasts, dinners, and symposiums.
• Support donor stewardship efforts through follow-up calls, mailings, and personalized correspondence.
• Help prepare fundraising reports and materials for leadership and board meetings.
• Conduct donor/prospect research and generate reports for stewardship activities.
• Collaborate with Corps Officers to support donor newsletters, social media, and email campaigns.
• Ensure proper gift designation and accurate transmission of accounting data to the Finance Department.
• Learn and stay current on The Salvation Army’s programs and projects and effectively communicate the mission to donors.
• Pursue new grants and funding opportunities.
• Cultivate relationships by updating, appreciating, and asking donors to deepen their partnership with The Salvation Army, including solicitation of gifts.
• Execute strategy through phone, email, postal service, social media, and customized notes/correspondence.
• Engage in face-to-face communication with giving prospects/donors on a limited number of accounts that qualify.
• Capture new information regarding donor’s interests, relationship, life events, and capacity for philanthropic giving, and enter information in the donor’s database record.
• Solicit donors for special campaigns or needs based on donor preferences.
• Set up meetings for the Corps Officers with donors and potential donors.
• Attend ongoing trainings with sharing of best practices offered by Divisional Headquarters
• Flexibility in schedule to attend meetings and special events.
• Tell The Salvation Army’s story to the community through a variety of engagement methods.