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LOCATION: The contractor will work remotely, communicating with the Events & Development Manager virtually every week by Zoom, and in regular communication by email (approximately every other day). Strong preference to be in the Denver, Colorado, metro area. The contractor will need to attend the Saving Places conference January 29-January 31, 2025 at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort in Colorado Springs (CPI will pay for your rooms to attend).
DURATION: Part-Time at 8-10 hours/week.
JOB SUMMARY: The Donor Support Specialist works alongside CPI’s Events & Development Manager. The Donor Support Specialist primarily supports the Events & Development Manager by soliciting new donors and retaining existing donors through donor outreach activities. The primary donor benefit programs hosted by CPI include the Saving Places Conference and the Dana Crawford Awards. CPI hosts additional smaller membership events and workshops throughout the year for which the contractor will support in tracking and gift acknowledgment. The Contractor is additionally connected to CPI’s membership program and annual appeal, sending renewal asks, acknowledgments, and keeping our donor database (Little Green Light) current.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Donor Support
· Record gifts and membership renewals in organization database (Little Green Light) – update database as needed (new addresses, phone numbers, etc.)
· Prepare acknowledgment letters and correspondence for sponsorships, registrations, and donations
· Help brainstorm and secure new donors and members
· Help brainstorm and develop stronger donor/sponsor/member appreciation
· Work with Events & Development Manger to design and build donor/membership programs including direct marketing strategies to specific donor types.
POSITION SKILLS AND EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
· Two-years work-related experience in event-planning or fundraising
· Bachelor’s degree preferred; possible relevant backgrounds include Business/Project Management, Marketing, Communications or related field.
· Organizational and time management skills to handle on-going and shifting priorities
· Attention to detail and an ability to balance multiple priorities at once
· Self-directed results-driven personality
· Excellent customer service skills
· Reliable written and verbal communications skills
· Experience with a donor or constituent database; CPI uses Little Green Light.
· Ability to work as a team member in a highly motivated, fun, and collaborative environment
· Familiarity with Vertical Response (used for email marketing) and WordPress (website) preferred
· Basic knowledge of historic preservation not required for this position, but a passion for, or background in, Colorado history or historic preservation a plus
COMPENSATION: $700/month. Potential for growth.
HOW TO APPLY: Submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample and references to sbakken@coloradopreservation.org by May 31, 2024. Please include “Donor Specialist” in the subject line. Rolling interviews will be scheduled as qualified candidates apply.
For more information on Colorado Preservation, Inc. and our programs visit ColoradoPreservation.org.
