Marketing Development Relationship Specialist II

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as an intermediary relationship specialist within a professional fundraising setting, concentrating on the cultivation and stewardship of mid-level donors and constituents.

• Foster growth across various product lines and meet individual revenue targets.

• Tailor fundraising and cultivation initiatives and campaigns to generate revenue, boost retention, identify potential donors, and secure commitments or sponsorships.

• Inform small groups of current and prospective donors about Compassion’s Christian child development ministry.

• Establish and nurture relationships with constituents through personal visits, phone calls, proposals, presentations, and written correspondence.

• Develop fundraising forecasts, relationship strategies, and timelines for constituents and qualified prospects.

• Prepare fundraising and stewardship reports for both internal and constituent use.

• Engage in Compassion tours, project visits, meetings, and special events, including opportunities for constituent participation when appropriate.

• Deliver speeches advocating for Compassion or addressing the needs of children.

• Mentor and offer expertise to other relationship managers as deemed appropriate.

• Adhere to Compassion’s child protection standards, Code of Conduct, Cultural Behaviors, and ministry mission.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

• Between one to five years of experience in relationship management, fundraising, sales, customer service, or account management.

• Proven track record of meeting goals and delivering measurable outcomes.

• Fundraising experience is preferred; however, transferable relationship-based experience will be considered.

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills across phone, video, and written formats.

• Ability to quickly establish trust and personalize interactions with donors.

• Capability to initiate and facilitate discussions on charitable giving and encourage deeper engagement.

• Proficient in managing constituent relationships strategically, including engagement plans and consistent follow-up across various channels.

• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and critical-thinking abilities.

• Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities while maintaining attention to detail and stewardship standards.

• Demonstrated emotional maturity, resilience, a positive attitude, and a service-oriented mindset.

• Personal alignment with Compassion’s Christian faith and ministry mission, including a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

• Commitment to Compassion’s Cultural Behaviors and child-protection standards.

• Capability to manage a portfolio of customers, donors, clients, or strategic accounts with performance or revenue goals.

• Experience in presenting to individuals or small groups, facilitating donor experiences, or representing an organization at events.

• Familiarity with CRM systems, donor databases, fundraising reports, or relationship-management tools.

• Ability to work independently with sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.

• Willingness to travel up to 10% of the normal schedule.

🏝️ Benefits

• Generous paid time off

• 10% contribution to a 403(b) retirement fund in addition to salary

• Excellent healthcare coverage

• Complimentary short-term professional counseling

• Regular chapel services

• Prayer groups

• Department devotionals