Full Time Stewardship Specialist

Looking for position with a mission-driven organization that is focused on supporting that mission? Join the Charitable Giving and Communications team as our Stewardship Specialist where every day you will work with donors to enhance and grow the Bishop Gadsden mission.

Founded in 1850, Bishop Gadsden is a not-for-profit, faith-based retirement community, affiliated with the Episcopal Church. Bishop Gadsden is known as the Southeast's leading life care retirement community and is located on 134 acres of lush marshlands and majestic oaks on James Island, just 10 minutes from downtown Charleston. Nationally recognized for its architectural design and high-quality programs and services, Bishop Gadsden offers residents the amenities, support, and freedom to live truly extraordinary lives. It offers its team members a beautiful work environment, top pay, great benefits, and a community-minded atmosphere.

The Stewardship Specialist is an integral part of the Office of Charitable Giving and has direct impact on the overall fundraising and communication goals.  This individual will support the department in all functions and manage any inquiry requests relating to charitable giving and communications.  

A Typical Day:

• Maintain files, Annual Appeal, Generous Spirit events, purchases, contracts, check request/payment forms,
• Annuities, etc.
• Responsible for database management: data and gift entry in Virtuous, monies given to Finance office, committee lists, and preparation of correspondence.
• Process purchase orders
• Create purchase orders, pledge reports, and resident account charges.
• Maintain process procedures for charitable gifts and utilizing the Virtuous Donor Software.
• Work with the Vice President of Charitable Giving and Communications and the President/CEO to
• schedule donor meetings, follow-up needs, and additional opportunities to grow donor development.
• Assist in the development and execution of publications/mailings.  
• Maintain professional appearance and conduct exhibiting a respectful and courteous demeanor at all times.
• Participate in educational and departmental opportunities.

What We Look For In a Candidate:

• A minimum of Associate Degree in related field; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 2-3 years relative business experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and written.
• Ability to read and comprehend numbers and written material.
• Interpersonal skills are necessary for exchanging information as well as maintaining a courteous relationship
• with the residents, families, visitors and Bishop Gadsden employees.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with daily computer systems input, specifically in Microsoft Office
• systems with concentration on Word and Excel, including mail merges and letters.
• Ability to handle a wide variety of tasks simultaneously.
• Time management skills including an understanding and ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines
• as needed.
• Possess good judgment in working with residents and fellow staff.

What A Candidate Can Expect From Us:

• Company Provided Health Reimbursement Account
• Flexible Spending and Dependent Day Care Accounts
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• Short-term Disability (80% Employer Paid)
• Long-term Disability
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance and AD&D Policy
• Voluntary Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse, Child)
• Supplemental Accident/Cancer Insurance Options
• 401(k) Matching Retirement Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and ability to cash in unused PTO
• Free 24/7 TELADOC for team member and household
• PayActiv Enrollment
• Wellness Programs and Facilities with discounts on personal training and massage therapy
• Access to and discounted BG Spa Services
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Scholarship Opportunities for Education and Student Debt Payoff
• Community Café / Employee onsite dining options
• Free Onsite and close proximity parking
• Holiday Pay (9 holidays) paid at time and ½ for hourly team members
• End-of-the-Year Bonus for all team members