Senior Investor Relations Specialist

The Senior Investor Relations Specialist advances the mission of Special Kids by building and maintaining relationships with major investors, corporate sponsors, and prospective supporters to achieve sustainable revenue growth.

Reporting to the Director of Business Operations, with day-to-day oversight from the Development Team Lead, this position manages an assigned portfolio of investors through a strategic Moves Management process. The Specialist is responsible for cultivating relationships, securing financial support, and providing meaningful stewardship while contributing to the Development Team's responsibility for generating nearly $2 million in annual revenue.

This position requires strong relationship-building skills, independent initiative, and accountability for measurable fundraising results.

Full-time and part-time positions available.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• FSA/HSA
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Flex Dollars (for professional development and licensing)
• Uniform Allowance

• Experience in fundraising, donor relations, business development, sales, or relationship management.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, make financial requests, and achieve revenue goals.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage relationships, prioritize responsibilities, and follow through on commitments.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with CRM systems;
  Bloomerang preferred.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with leadership, staff, and community partners.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Special Kids.

• Success in this position will be measured by progress toward established fundraising goals, donor retention and growth, expansion of the One Change Monthly giving program, consistent execution of Moves Management strategies, and accurate CRM documentation.
• The Investor Relations Specialist is expected to demonstrate initiative, sound judgment, and ownership of assigned donor relationships while contributing to the overall success of the Development Team.

The following duties are essential to the position. Other duties may be assigned.

• Builds and strengthens relationships with existing and prospective investors through personal meetings, calls, tours, events, and intentional follow-up.
• Cultivates, solicits, and secures financial commitments toward established individual fundraising goals that contribute to the Development
• Team's annual revenue objectives.
• Identifies opportunities to increase giving, retain existing investors, and develop new relationships and corporate partnerships.
• Provides meaningful stewardship through personalized communication, timely acknowledgments, and updates demonstrating the impact of investor support.
• Supports organizational fundraising initiatives, including Hope Drive, Giving Tuesday, annual sponsor ships, and other designated campaigns.

• Collaborates with the Development Team Lead to develop personalized investor communications, funding proposals, and impact updates.
• Coordinates with event staff to strengthen sponsor relationships and encourage engagement beyond event participation.
• Represents Special Kids professionally at investor meetings, fundraising events, and community gatherings.

• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of investor interactions, solicitations, commitments, and next steps in Bloomerang.
• Tracks progress toward assigned fundraising goals and Moves Management activities using established Development Team…