Development Officer

Position Summary

The Development Officer leads fundraising and donor engagement efforts to sustain and grow the organizations mission. This role builds relationships with donors, churches, and community partners while promoting faithful stewardship and long-term financial support.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising & Revenue Development

• Plan and execute annual fundraising strategies and campaigns
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors
• Develop and manage major gifts, recurring giving, and sponsorships
• Assist with grant research, writing, and reporting

Donor Relations

• Build and maintain strong relationships with donors and supporters
• Manage donor database and giving records
• Coordinate donor communications, thank-you letters, and impact reports
• Ensure timely and accurate contribution statements

Events & Community Engagement

• Plan fundraising events, church partnerships, and outreach activities
• Represent the organization at community and ministry events
• Strengthen relationships with local churches and faith networks

Marketing & Communications

• Collaborate on newsletters, social media, and campaigns
• Share stories of impact that align with the organizations mission
• Support branding and messaging consistency

Faith-Based Stewardship

• Communicate giving as an act of faith and stewardship
• Uphold the organizations mission, values, and spiritual integrity
• Engage donors in the ministry vision, not just financial support

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Communications, Nonprofit Management, Business, or related field (preferred)
• 25+ years of fundraising, sales, or nonprofit development experience
• Experience working in a church or faith-based environment (preferred)

Skills & Abilities

• Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with donor management systems (e.g., Bloomerang, DonorPerfect)
• Organized, self-motivated, and goal-oriented

Faith Alignment (if required)

• Agreement with the organizations statement of faith
• Passion for ministry and community impact

Preferred Qualifications

• Grant writing experience
• Major gifts or capital campaign experience
• Familiarity with Alaska communities and church networks

Work Environment:

• Office-based position at the Fairbanks Rescue Mission.
• Standard business hours, with occasional flexibility to meet program needs.
• May involve occasional interaction with program participants or visitors.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly wage: $25.00 to $28.00 per hour D.O.E
• Paid time off and holidays
• Vision and dental insurance (based on full-time status)
• Professional development opportunities

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to admin@fairbanksrescuemission.org or Cshort@fairbanksrescuemission.org