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POSITION: Development Relations Specialist

DOMICLE: Memphis, TN                                                           ACCOUNTABILITY: CEO

EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION:  Full-time

Forward Memphis is a collaboration of financial institutions, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and corporations focused on ending generational cycles of payday lenders. We provide trusted hands-on coaching, sustainable solutions and access to grants and affordable loans with no credit checks.

SUMMARY OF ROLE

You will be responsible for building and maintaining a diverse donor/partner process which keeps donors engaged, while
making Forward Memphis attractive to new donors and partners.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicate Forward Memphis process, answering questions and inquiries in a timely manner from prospective donors/partners.
• Develop a strategic fundraising plan that includes corporate, foundation and partnership giving.
• Continue ongoing partnership by creating special events and programs to maintain engagement and partnership.
• Create and manage an on-going donor portfolio to build and foster new and long-term relationships.
• Create and manage an on-going non-profit/faith-based portfolio to build and foster new and long-term partner fee relationships.
• Create opportunities to increase Forward Memphis visibility among current donors, partners and faith-based organizations.
• Create donor and partner recognition and appreciation programs to continue and/or increase giving.
• Research tools and data analytics opportunities to determine potential donors.
• Establish giving reporting to determine donor engagement, while establishing opportunities for giving and engagement to CEO.
• Contribute to the Forward Memphis communication strategy (i.e. newsletter, website, impact report, etc.) by sharing content (i.e. community participation, events, new partnerships, etc.).
• Research and determine fundraising trends and activities within the nonprofit sector.
• Research opportunities to attend and present at various community and media events as a Forward Memphis representative.
• Timely respond to all Forward Memphis requests to participate in community and company events.
• Work closely with Grant Writer to determine grant opportunities.
• Assist with social media creation by using community needs and fundraising strategy to develop appropriate content.
• Seek and follow through with community leaders to help establish community needs which align with Forward Memphis services.
• Assist with planning annual Forward Memphis fundraising event (s).
• Demonstrate an understanding and commitment to Forward Memphis Core Values.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communication or related field preferred
• 5+ years of sales, customer/client relationships, fundraising or related field
• Technical skills such as Microsoft Office, email, internet, etc.
• Strong interpersonal, written, verbal and presentation communication skills
• Presentation skills experience
• Must pass a background check
• On-site and off-site events required (i.e. weekly meetings, community events, donor/partner/faith based offsite meetings and events, etc.)

EEO STATEMENT 

Forward Memphis is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity of expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.