DREAM CENTERS OF COLORADO SPRINGS
Job Title:
Gifts Stewardship Specialist
Accountable To:
Executive Director – Matthew Ayers
Status:
Part Time (20 hours per week) Hourly
Schedule:
TBD
Job Titles Supervised:
None
Purpose:
To serve DCCS by administering core building block of individual
and monthly giving programs, further maintain and develop
donor tracking database, as well as evaluation and reporting
systems.
Daily Responsibilities Related to:
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Corporate and Foundation Relations
Track and meet gift submission and reporting deadlines.
Draft and oversee the development of funding proposals to help ensure proper submission.
Maintain the gathering of information (budgets, materials, evaluation reports, etc.) to support grant
requests and reporting.
Track the fulfillment of grants with program staff and serve as an ongoing liaison to donors.
Major Gifts
Lead the scheduling of special letters, gift acknowledgments, and other communications with
major gift donors and send reminders to Donor Care staff.
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Systems and Infrastructure
Implement fundamental systems and best practices required to achieve and excellent donor
database that is continually improving.
Maintain door and foundation records and ensure the accuracy and efficacy of the donor database
through an annual audit.
Create monthly and annual fundraising reports.
Coordinate the sorting and handling of donor receipts (working in conjunction with the New Life
Church accounting office).
Utilizing donor database system, schedule donor acknowledgement, including thank you notes and
phone calls.
Rigorously evaluate all efforts and progress toward goals.
Provide input regarding the donor page and processes on DC’s websites.
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Fundraising Events
Assist in planning occasional events to support the development function.
Organize various efforts to help promote Dream Centers as requested.
Perform all other duties as necessary or assigned.
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Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications
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A demonstrated mature Christian faith and a sense of calling to serve the population served by
Dream Centers of Colorado Springs.
Experience managing personnel is desired.
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Ability to manage crisis situations, applying flexibility.
An understanding of addictive behaviors and social services is preferable.
Demonstrated success in meeting annual fund goals.
Demonstrated success in working as a member of a team and developing effective working
relationships with superior and subordinate staff members as well as volunteers, donors and the
general public.
The ability to rightly handle sensitive, confidential information.
The ability to work under pressure and with frequently changing priorities.
Detail oriented and organized, strong ability to multi-task.
Experienced in use of social media for marketing or fundraising campaigns.
Ability to effectively articulate Dream Centers’ mission in order to inform and motivate
individuals and groups to support the organization.
Be effective at self-managing in planning, prioritizing and reaching deadlines in multiple areas.
Work with little supervision, making appropriate decisions, problem solving and in creativity.
Intermediate or higher level proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, and experience with
donor tracking systems/databases.
Demonstrated ability to be an enthusiastic and committed member of a team.
EDUCATION
 A High School diploma or GED is required. Some college preferred.
Physical Requirements of Gifts Stewardship Specialist
Frequency of Required Exposure / Use
Working Environment
Seldom
Cold (50o F or less)
Heat (90o F or more)
Gases/Fumes/Dust
Heights
Noise
Climbing (Stairs/Ladders)
Driving
Occasional
Frequent
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X
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X
Standing
X
Sitting
Walking
X
X
Bending
Work with Others
Working Alone
Crawling or Kneeling
Repetitive Movements
X
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X
X
X
Office Machines
Telephone
Facsimile (Fax)
Calculator
Computer/Mouse/Printer
Copier
X
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Moving Heavy Items:
Seldom
Lifting/Lowering
Pushing
Reaching Over Shoulder
Occasional
X
Frequent
X
X
Reaching Forward
X
X
Carrying
Other Requirements:
Seldom
Visual Acuity: Near
Occasional
Frequent
X
Visual Acuity: Far
Color Discrimination
Hearing
Speech
Manual Dexterity
Eye-Hand Coordination
X
X
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X
I have read, understood and am able to perform all of the requirements as detailed in the job description
listed above.
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Applicant or Employee Signature
Date
05/02/2013