Donor Stewardship Specialist - Christian Ministry

Applicant Requirements

We request that you submit both a resume and cover letter that demonstrates your interest and qualifications for working in a ministry position and the position that you are applying for. You will not be considered without both. Please see requirements below.

We request that you submit both a resume and cover letter that demonstrates your interest and qualifications for working in a ministry position and the position that you are applying for. You will not be considered without both. Please see requirements below.

At Our Calling, our work is rooted in the Gospel and powered by innovation. We are a Christ-centered ministry where every job is a ministry position.

We serve individuals experiencing homelessness and crisis through our Street Outreach and Navigation Center, walking with them on a journey from the streets toward hope, stability, and transformation. We meet each person with grace, accountability, and personalized care. We believe that healing happens through trust, relationship, and the hope of Jesus. Powered by innovation, we go beyond meeting immediate needs to create real solutions that help end homelessness one life at a time.

Our commitment is to restoration, not relocation, as we help our neighbors discover a sense of belonging, purpose, and a healthy community. Our aim is to help our neighbors walk with Jesus and take the next steps toward living in healthy community.

Our culture is welcoming, intentional, hopeful, and adaptable. We innovate with courage, serve with humility, and hold firm to the belief that every guest, volunteer, donor, staff member, and partner who walks through our doors is made in the image of God. Our staff is diverse, comprising individuals from various backgrounds and experiences.

Grounded in the Gospel, we are committed to loving our neighbors with compassion, accountability, and a dedication to lasting change.

The Donor Stewardship Specialist serves as a relational bridge between the organization and its supporters. This role is primarily focused on managing and growing a portfolio of mid-level donors, ensuring they feel valued, informed, and connected to the mission of serving the homeless community. Working under the direction of the Director of Donor Services, the Specialist will foster a culture of generosity and support all fund development and communications activities.

• Donor Engagement & Stewardship
  • Engage a portfolio of approximately 700 mid-level donors to Our Calling who contribute between $1,000-$5,000 annually
  • Execute an engagement and stewardship process for mid-level donors, including email, phone calls, and thank-you notes, to ensure they receive the appreciation and communication that make giving a fulfilling experience
  • Cultivate relationships with current mid-level donors to understand their mission interests, needs, and capacity to grow their giving
  • Make strategic asks for increased annual support to retain and grow the mid-level donor portfolio
  • Support the Partner Engagement Specialist and the Volunteer Engagement Manager for on-site groups and events that involve donors on an as-needed basis by providing personalized engagement and mission-focused conversation for attending supporters
  • Understand and communicate the mission, programs, distinctives, and impact of Our Calling with both current and prospective donors
  • Thank all donors who make a gift of $250 or more, as assigned
• Donor Qualification
  • Work with the development team to evaluate and identify donors in the mid-level portfolio with the potential to move into a major-giving portfolio
  • Review a donor’s past partnership (giving history, event attendance, and volunteerism) to understand what aspects of the mission resonate most with them
  • Conduct thorough research to align donors’ personal philanthropic goals and life's work with the organization’s long-term vision
  • Collaborate with the Advancement Team to ensure Our Calling properly stewards our donors and creates a smooth journey from general support to transformational partnership
  • Evaluate donors who have given a gift of $250 or more. Engage with and…