Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities
Fundraising Associate - Midlevel
Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55199
Job Title:
Fundraising Associate - Midlevel
FLSA:
Exempt
Job Status:
Full-time
Reports To:
Chief Development Officer
Location:
Saint Paul, MN
Salary Range:
$65,000 - $72,000 annually
Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities (UGMTC)
provides emergency shelter, food, basic needs and wraparound programs for people facing homelessness, hunger and addiction in the community. Located in Saint Paul, UGMTC opened its doors in 1902 and has been feeding, sheltering and offering the hope of Jesus Christ to people in need ever since.
Mission:
To provide Christ-centered, life-changing pathways for all people who are experiencing homelessness, hunger and addiction.
Vision:
To see all men, women and children healthy, whole and successful through Jesus Christ and the transforming power of the gospel.
Values:
Faith, Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Excellence.
Position Summary:
The Fundraising Associate - Midlevel supports the growth of the organization’s fundraising program by cultivating, engaging, and stewarding donors—particularly those with the potential to increase their giving over time. The role focuses on building relationships with casual givers, strengthening their connection to the mission, and supporting their movement along the donor pipeline toward mid-level and major giving. The Associate initiates donor outreach, manages communications, supports events, and ensures excellent donor care.
Responsibilities Donor Cultivation & Pipeline Growth
Cultivate, solicit, and steward donors and prospects with an eye to revenue growth and retention goals.
Create and implement strategies that increase giving and engagement from unmanaged donors.
Move donors from first-time and occasional givers to more engaged and higher-level supporters.
Identify donors with giving potential using data analysis, donor segmentation, and prospecting tools.
Conduct personalized outreach—emails, calls, handwritten notes—to encourage deeper donor engagement.
Conduct donor meetings, tours, and touchpoints when appropriate.
Track donor movement and engagement activities in the CRM to ensure steady pipeline progress.
Follow up on planned giving leads to deepen engagement.
Donor Stewardship & Engagement
Prepare timely and personalized stewardship communications and impact updates.
Create cultivation and stewardship plans for key donor segments (e.g., new donors, recurring donors, mid-level prospects).
Coordinate donor recognition efforts and ensure all stewardship commitments are fulfilled.
Fundraising & Campaign Engagement
Engage in annual giving campaigns, appeals, and fundraising events by supporting planning, mailings, donor follow‑up, and tracking responses.
Collaborate with Marketing and Communications to create messaging, content, and logistical tasks for donor outreach and fundraising initiatives.
Evaluate campaign results and make recommendations based on data and donor feedback.
Achieve fundraising goals as set forth by the organization.
Events & Donor Experiences
Plan and execute donor cultivation and stewardship events, including small gatherings, tours, and mission-focused activities.
Provide on-site hospitality to ensure donors have a welcoming, meaningful experience.
Cross‑Department Collaboration
Work with marketing/communications and internal programs to gather impact stories, data, and updates to share with donors.
Partner with marketing/communications to maintain consistent and donor-centered messaging.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
3-5 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, customer service, marketing, or related work.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Work independently or as part of a team.
Formulate and implement operating practices that positively impact the organization’s finances.
Use discretion and independent judgment to make favorable decisions while exemplifying values of faith, compassion, respect, integrity, and excellence.
Strong relationship‑building skills with a natural enthusiasm for connecting with people.
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; manage multiple priorities.
Comfortable making donor outreach calls and supporting donor-facing activities.
Experience with CRM/donor management systems preferred (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, Bloomerang, DonorPerfect).
Data-oriented mindset to interpret donor behavior and engagement trends and respond appropriately when planning outreach and fundraising opportunities.
Commitment to the mission and values of the organization.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office environment.
Work involves physical effort typical of office activities; must lift 15–20 lbs.
Limited exposure to physical risk.
Work requires pushing, pulling, reaching, crouching, stooping, walking, twisting, carrying, and other activities.
Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Christian organization. Employees must understand and fully support the Mission’s Statement of Faith and adhere to the Mission’s Employee Handbook policy manual and guidelines set forth by the organization.
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Fundraising Associate - Midlevel
FLSA:
Exempt
Job Status:
Full-time
Reports To:
Chief Development Officer
Location:
Saint Paul, MN
Salary Range:
$65,000 - $72,000 annually
Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities (UGMTC)
provides emergency shelter, food, basic needs and wraparound programs for people facing homelessness, hunger and addiction in the community. Located in Saint Paul, UGMTC opened its doors in 1902 and has been feeding, sheltering and offering the hope of Jesus Christ to people in need ever since.
Mission:
To provide Christ-centered, life-changing pathways for all people who are experiencing homelessness, hunger and addiction.
Vision:
To see all men, women and children healthy, whole and successful through Jesus Christ and the transforming power of the gospel.
Values:
Faith, Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Excellence.
Position Summary:
The Fundraising Associate - Midlevel supports the growth of the organization’s fundraising program by cultivating, engaging, and stewarding donors—particularly those with the potential to increase their giving over time. The role focuses on building relationships with casual givers, strengthening their connection to the mission, and supporting their movement along the donor pipeline toward mid-level and major giving. The Associate initiates donor outreach, manages communications, supports events, and ensures excellent donor care.
Responsibilities Donor Cultivation & Pipeline Growth
Cultivate, solicit, and steward donors and prospects with an eye to revenue growth and retention goals.
Create and implement strategies that increase giving and engagement from unmanaged donors.
Move donors from first-time and occasional givers to more engaged and higher-level supporters.
Identify donors with giving potential using data analysis, donor segmentation, and prospecting tools.
Conduct personalized outreach—emails, calls, handwritten notes—to encourage deeper donor engagement.
Conduct donor meetings, tours, and touchpoints when appropriate.
Track donor movement and engagement activities in the CRM to ensure steady pipeline progress.
Follow up on planned giving leads to deepen engagement.
Donor Stewardship & Engagement
Prepare timely and personalized stewardship communications and impact updates.
Create cultivation and stewardship plans for key donor segments (e.g., new donors, recurring donors, mid-level prospects).
Coordinate donor recognition efforts and ensure all stewardship commitments are fulfilled.
Fundraising & Campaign Engagement
Engage in annual giving campaigns, appeals, and fundraising events by supporting planning, mailings, donor follow‑up, and tracking responses.
Collaborate with Marketing and Communications to create messaging, content, and logistical tasks for donor outreach and fundraising initiatives.
Evaluate campaign results and make recommendations based on data and donor feedback.
Achieve fundraising goals as set forth by the organization.
Events & Donor Experiences
Plan and execute donor cultivation and stewardship events, including small gatherings, tours, and mission-focused activities.
Provide on-site hospitality to ensure donors have a welcoming, meaningful experience.
Cross‑Department Collaboration
Work with marketing/communications and internal programs to gather impact stories, data, and updates to share with donors.
Partner with marketing/communications to maintain consistent and donor-centered messaging.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
3-5 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, customer service, marketing, or related work.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Work independently or as part of a team.
Formulate and implement operating practices that positively impact the organization’s finances.
Use discretion and independent judgment to make favorable decisions while exemplifying values of faith, compassion, respect, integrity, and excellence.
Strong relationship‑building skills with a natural enthusiasm for connecting with people.
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; manage multiple priorities.
Comfortable making donor outreach calls and supporting donor-facing activities.
Experience with CRM/donor management systems preferred (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, Bloomerang, DonorPerfect).
Data-oriented mindset to interpret donor behavior and engagement trends and respond appropriately when planning outreach and fundraising opportunities.
Commitment to the mission and values of the organization.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office environment.
Work involves physical effort typical of office activities; must lift 15–20 lbs.
Limited exposure to physical risk.
Work requires pushing, pulling, reaching, crouching, stooping, walking, twisting, carrying, and other activities.
Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Christian organization. Employees must understand and fully support the Mission’s Statement of Faith and adhere to the Mission’s Employee Handbook policy manual and guidelines set forth by the organization.
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