Development Officer:
The development officer plays a pivotal role in strategic fundraising and relationship-building to support the advancement of the mission at Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch: Empowering youth and families with Christ-centered solutions to life controlling issues.
About the Organization:
Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch is a Christ-centered residential treatment center for teens, 14-17, struggling with substance use, mental health, or behavioral health conditions. Rooted in Christian values, our program provides a nurturing and structured environment where healing, growth, and transformation are made possible through clinical intervention and spiritual growth.
Mostly remote and in town/community position. Local and regional travel required up to 75%.
Duties and Responsibilities of Development Officer:
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Manage and Grow a Portfolio of Individual, Corporate & Foundation Donors
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Cultivate, Solicit, and Steward gifts at Various Levels: $1K+
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Conduct Prospect Research, Cold Outreach & Pipeline Management to Identify and Qualify Major Gift Prospects
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Conduct Donor Visits, Calls, and Written Communications to Strengthen Relationships.
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Assist with Donor Recognition Activities
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Assist in the Planning & Execution of Major Gift Asks, Capital Campaigns, Matching Gift Fund Development, and EOY Appeals
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Support Fundraising Events Including Sponsorship Outreach & Key Donor Engagement
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Collaborate with Marketing/Communications to Align Donor Messaging & Storytelling
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Establish New Relationships with Corporate Sponsors & Community Partners Maintain Up-to-Date, Accurate Records in Donor CRM with Complete and Timely Engagement & Progress Notes
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This is a full-time job and a full-time commitment with the need for regular (3x+ per week) local and frequent (8-12 times per year) overnight travel. Candidates should also be located in NWA. Being 60 minutes+ outside of NWA adds to the travel demand.
Qualifications for Development Officer:
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Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Experience in Nonprofit Development, Business Sales, or Similar Field
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2-5 Years of Experience in Fundraising, Donor Relations, Sales, or a Related Field
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Very Strong Interpersonal, Written, and Verbal Communication Skills
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Ability to Manage Multiple Priorities and Deadlines
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Experience with Donor CRMs, Microsoft Office/Google Suite, and Willingness to Adopt New Software Tools
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Proven Ability to Build and Sustain Relationships with Diverse Stakeholders
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Mission-Driven Mindset with High Integrity and Professionalism
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Faith-alignment with core Christian values
Key Competencies
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Donor-Focused Relationship Builder
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Results-Oriented
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Strategic, Goal-Driven Thinker
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Collaborative Team Player with Initiative
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Comfortable with Public Speaking and Donor-Facing Interactions
Benefits
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Mission-Driven Work with a Christian Focus
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Competitive Compensation
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Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
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Retirement Planning with a 403b Account & Employer Match
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Generous PTO, Vacation, and Sick Leave
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Professional Development Opportunities
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Collaborative, Values-Driven Setting
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Opportunities for Spiritual Enrichment
