Development Support Specialist

# Development Support Specialist TYLER, TX 75701## Overview Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education  Level Bachelor's Degree

Travel Percentage None## Description
** PROFILE
* * As with all employees at Mentoring Alliance (MA), the Development Support Specialist (DSS) is considered to be a minister of the gospel. The DSS is a Christ-follower who sets an example for believers and nonbelievers and leads a life that is above reproach. This person flourishes in a biblically grounded, grace-based, Christ-centered, excellence-driven, and multiethnic environment.
** MISSION STATEMENT
** The mission of the Development Support Specialist is to provide administrative, operational, and project support to the Director of Development, Executive Director and Mid-level gift officer of Greater Tyler while helping cultivate exceptional donor relationships, supporting fundraising initiatives, managing development processes, and advancing the mission of Mentoring Alliance throughout the Greater Tyler region.
** KEY RESULT AREAS
**** 1. Administrative Support for the Director of Development, Executive Director and Mid-level gift officer, Greater Tyler
** Provides high-level administrative support; manages calendar, meetings, correspondence, grant support, reports, expenses, travel, and meeting preparation.
** 2. Donor Relations and Stewardship Support
** Supports donor communications, stewardship activities, donor records, fundraising appeals, meetings, and engagement opportunities.
** 3. Greater Tyler Development Operations Support
** Coordinates fundraising events, Advisory Council logistics, registrations, vendors, volunteers, and development operations.
** 4. Donor Database Management and Reporting
** Maintains donor database integrity, reporting, donation processing workflows, dashboards, analytics, and fundraising process improvements.
** 5. Advisory Council and Extending Community Relationships
** Supports Advisory Council communications, meetings, stakeholder engagement, and community partnerships.
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* * her Duties as assigned by the Director of Development, Greater Tyler and/or Executive Director:
*** Any other duties to serve the ministry as assigned by the supervisor.
* Serves on appropriate committees; attends staff meetings, board meetings, and other staff functions.
* Strengthens teamwork, collaboration, alignment, morale, transparency, credibility, and trust throughout the ministry.
* Fulfills necessary tasks, projects, or roles as assigned.