Development Specialist - Foundation Engagement Team

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Because of Young Life’s exclusive Christian purposes of evangelism and discipleship as set forth in its Articles of Incorporation and in these Bylaws, and to reflect what has always been and will continue to be the position of Young Life, specifically the Christian belief that each and every employee and volunteer of the corporation should minister as a servant of God with the primary responsibility of proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ and, as such, is an integral part of the Christian mission and ministry of the corporation,
Young Life shall only employ individuals or enlist volunteer leaders who: (a) profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord; and (b) subscribe to the statements and policies required of all Young Life staff, including the Young Life Statement of Faith. Therefore, employees and volunteers of Young Life, during working and nonworking hours, shall: (i) be ready, willing and able to fulfill such ministry functions as may be required by the organization; (ii) refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by Young Life, and (iii) abide by all policies and practices of Young Life including, without limitation, those related to religious belief or ministry activities.

At Young Life, our mission is to introduce adolescents to Jesus Christ and help them grow in their faith. We invite you to join us in this life-changing work, building relationships and creating spaces where young people feel seen, known, and loved.

Mission/Authority Through the use of strong organizational and administrative gifts, this position supports Development Services’ efforts to identify and engage individuals of affluence and/or influence and invite them to invest resources so adolescents are introduced to Jesus Christ and grow in their faith. Essential Duties • Provide communication, tracking and database management for the International Monthly Donor Initiative Lead Team. • International Legacy Fund tracking, communication, database management, and working with Young Life Foundation office to manage this initiative. • Track and report indigenous giving. • Assist with event logistics for VP of Development, international campaign directors and donors. • Provide financial tracking and transfers for all of International Development. • Collect data and create reports for major foundations and donors. • Assist with donor cultivation, communication and thanking. • Assist with Salesforce administration for international campaign directors. • Maintain current development tools for international campaigns, including engagement tools, cases and more. • Work with the other development associates on reporting, research and deep dives. • Workflow management. Working Conditions • Office environment. Education • College degree, business school or two years of administrative experience required. Characteristics Required For the Job • Personal desire to know, love and follow Jesus Christ. • Hospitable, Christ-like attitude of servant leadership. • Dependable and reliable. • Ability to serve well amidst frequent interruptions in an open office setting. • Strong organizational skills, and ability to manage and prioritize concurrent duties. • Excellent time-management skills. • Comfortable with using and learning new technology. • Demonstrated excellence in communication skills — written and verbal. • Excellent grammar, editing and proofreading skills. • Professional and friendly phone presence. • Ability to maintain confidentiality. • Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and PowerPoint with the desire and ability to learn new software skills as needed. • Self-motivated, detail-oriented with the able to work independently. • Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills. • Strong ability to take Initiative and anticipate needs. Other Desirable Experience for the Job • Previous Young Life experience is a plus. • Prior Salesforce, WealthEngine and Lexus Nexus experience is a plus. • Proficiency with Adobe Suite (including InDesign)

Job Specific Working Conditions:

Additional Job Description

• Assist with scheduling for Director, team, department meetings, etc.
• Organize and maintain team’s filing system, resources, tools, and processes
• Respond to intake requests from the field for grant support through our team’s email queue
• Participate in stewardship activities for foundation giving such as reporting and thanking
• Assist with auditing and editing funding opportunities in grant management database
• Maintain team’s website, branding, Canva folders, slide decks, etc. as needed
• Run monthly financial reports on foundation giving
• Coordinate quarterly in-person team meetings
• Support departmental operations as needed

Note: The anticipated hourly rate for this position can range from $19.00-$23.80 depending on relevant education, experience, and location.