Donor Relations Specialist

Kinship House is actively seeking a full time (1.0 FTE) Donor Relations Specialist to join our team of committed, dynamic individuals! Kinship House is a regional non-profit outpatient mental health provider addressing the mental health needs of the most vulnerable children in our local child welfare system. Mission Statement: Kinship House provides therapy and advocacy for children experiencing foster care and adoption. We support them as they work through trauma, connect with safe adults, and build stable futures. Kinship House offers our employees a positive, supportive work environment that includes:Respect for work-life balance with flexibility in managing your daily scheduleAn emphasis on teamwork, leadership, and collaboration at all levelsAn organizational culture that places a high emphasis on equity, diversity, and inclusionGenerous PTO programTeam commitment to helping children & families30 years of program success Salary:$29.81-31.25 per hour, commensurate with skill and experience Benefits:Kinship House has a strong benefits package including generous paid time off, employer-funded life and disability plan, partial employer-funded medical and dental coverage, Simple IRA retirement option with employer match, employee assistance plan, and employee-funded Aflac policy options. Position Overview:The Donor Relations Specialist will report to the Development Manager, and work in partnership to accomplish organizational and departmental goals. The ideal candidate will be able to create and implement a strategic framework for donor cultivation, conversion and stewardship and community engagement. As part of a small and collaborative team, we are looking for someone with strong relational and partnership-building skills, confidence with public speaking and community engagement, and the ability to work alongside peers to accomplish desired outcomes. Required Qualifications3-5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising with:demonstrated success in donor cultivation and stewardshipexperience managing specialized CRM/donor management software Preferred QualificationsKnowledge of planned giving, capital campaignsKnowledge of trauma-informed care, behavioral health, and/or children’s servicesExperience with foster care and/or adoption (lived or professional)How to ApplyPlease submit your cover letter & resume. We can't wait to meet you! ~ Kinship House is dedicated to a diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status in accordance with the law. ~ Studies have shown that women and BIPOC individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications as is allowed by licensing and certifying bodies. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.Job Type: Full-timePay: $29.81-31.25 per hourExpected hours: 40 per weekBenefits:401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee assistance programHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceSchedule:Day shiftMonday to FridaySome nightsSome weekends