Donor Relations Specialist [The Trustees of Reservations]

Description:
The Trustees of Reservations are seeking a Donor Relations Specialist to join our Advancement team. Reporting to the Development Operations Manager, the Donor Relations Specialist is responsible for entering and acknowledging philanthropic gifts in support of The Trustees of Reservations.  The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and great organizational skills, helping to ensure consistently excellent quality of data processing, acknowledging and reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the timely and accurate entry of contributions and related constituent information into the Raiser’s Edge database.
• Responsible for producing and tracking timely and accurate donor acknowledgement letters and related correspondence.
• Performs on-going data clean-up.
• Helps maintain Advancement Department’s filing system.
• Participates in Advancement Department’s phone coverage.
• At the direction of the Development Operations Manager, participates in a variety of special projects, including special events which require occasional evening or weekend work.

• Experience with Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge database preferred.
• Previous experience in a fundraising setting desired.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work while adhering to deadlines.
• Demonstrated customer service.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers and donors.
• Other computer skills desired include Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
• Commitment to strict confidentiality of donor information.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, with a good sense of humor.

Hours & Benefits:

The Donor Relations Specialist is a full-time, non-exempt position based at Long Hill in Beverly, MA. The Trustees offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, flexible spending account, vacation, sick and personal time, as well as the option to participate in our 401(k) savings plan. . As an employee of The Trustees, you will be part of a dedicated team across the Commonwealth who love the outdoors and the distinctive charms of New England, and who believe in celebrating and protecting our special places, for everyone, forever.

bpennick@ttor.org

Or

Buffy Pennick

Development Operations Manager

The Trustees of Reservations

572 Essex Street

Beverly, MA  01915

No Phone Calls Please.

In addition to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Trustees of Reservations aim to create a thriving, inclusive workplace that values each member of our team. We aspire to reflect and effectively serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts, who are at the core of our mission.