Do you have a passion for fundraising and philanthropy? Do you want to play an important role by sharing the story, mission, and vision of a nonprofit organization that helps people every day? If you said yes, then apply today to our Donor Relations Coordinator position at Lutheran Life Villages and join our Philanthropy team!

At Lutheran Life Villages, a non profit organization serving the community for over 90 years, you will enjoy a welcoming and friendly environment, paid time off along with annual Birthday PTO, health insurance, employer matched 403(b), 14 paid holidays if worked, frequent campus events, and supportive leadership. Best of all, you will work with many amazing people who live by our mission and L.I.F.E. values, and you will be part of our great story as a member of the LLV family!

As an expression of Christ’s love, we serve individuals, and their caregivers with compassion and respect for
independence, wellness, and spiritual life.

The successful candidate will be skilled in developing strong relationships with community partners, volunteers, and donors and connecting their passions to the mission of LLV. The ideal candidate will also be very organized and detail-oriented and value people and their passion. Under the supervision of the Director of Philanthropy, this individual will assist with the implementation of the Fund Development Plan. This will be achieved by processing correspondences, tracking efforts of the department, assisting in research functions, preparing materials for distributions, participating in donor events, and other duties as they are assigned.

General Statement of Duties:
The Donor Relations Coordinator ensures that all supporters and donors to Lutheran Life Villages have an
authentic and positive experience interacting with our organization. The Donor Relations Coordinator assists
the Director of Philanthropy with implementing the Fund Development Plan, including donor cultivation and
stewardship, fundraising events and appeals, data integrity and analysis, and our community engagement,
involvement, and relationship building efforts.

Essential Job Functions
1) Process donations and prepare acknowledgement letters, receipts, and other correspondence.
2) Coordinate the tracking of donor relations in the Raiser’s Edge NXT system.
3) Assist in prospect research and donor prospect management.
4) Prepare materials for distribution and handle copying, filing, mailing, and e-mailing.
5) Coordinate mailings such as appeal letters, invitations, and holiday cards.
6) Assist with maintaining volunteer files and record volunteer hours in the current electronic system.
7) Works with volunteers to coordinate bulk mailings for the fundraising department or other departments
as needed.
8) Participates in the planning and implementation of special events.
9) Regularly occurring LLV and community events.

10) Continually update and maintain donor database records. Maintain notes on prospect and donor
activities.
11) Assist in the implementation of the donor recognition plan.
12) Maintain confidentiality of employee, donor, prospect, vendor/supplier, and other corporate records
13) Supports the Director of Philanthropy and sales team as required beyond fundraising and sales
events.

Job Qualifications
Education/Training
1) An associate degree, or equivalent, is required.

Experience/Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1) Demonstrated strong verbal, interpersonal and organizational skills
2) Customer Service focused
3) Fundraising CRM experience is preferred

Job Description for Donor Relations Coordinator
1) Event Management experience a plus
2) Grant Writing experience a plus
3) Detail oriented with the ability to organize and prioritize work
4) Demonstrated strong computer skills in multiple programs
5) Self-Motivator
6) A team-player, who values and models working collaboratively, a hard worker with a high
energy level, who is extremely customer service oriented
7) Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Equipment
1) Standard Office Equipment
2) Microsoft Office products
3) Raiser’s Edge Fundraising software
4) Transportation for off-campus meetings and visitations to all Organizational campuses