Donor Relations Coordinator

Organization

First Liberty Institute is the largest legal organization in the nation dedicated exclusively to protecting religious freedom for all Americans. We believe that true religious liberty means recognizing the fundamental right of every individual—including all ages, races, genders, and faiths—to follow their conscience and to live according to their beliefs. Founded in 1997 and based in Plano, Texas, our legal team partners with elite volunteer attorneys across the country to secure religious freedom, from local matters to the Supreme Court, at no cost to our clients. For more information, please visit www.FirstLiberty.org.

Position Summary:

This role provides support to development officers providing assistance with evaluating the analytics of territories, portfolios, best communication stratetgies, prioritizing and prospecting, event guest planning, assistance with the donor engagement plan and other projects as necessary.

Responsibilities & Expectations:

• Assist development officer with evaluating analytics on portfolio and possible prospects for portfolio
• Assist development officer with creating and managing their donor engagement plan
• Assist with evaluating the donor pipeline
• Assist with any event planning as it pertains to the donors attending, hosts, etc.
• May assist with thank you calls from time to time
• May assist with reviewing certain records in Raisers Edge to update contact info
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Must agree with and sign First Liberty’s Articles of Faith
• Must possess computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft applications
• Familiar with CRM databases or able to pick up new technological systems with proper training.
• Firm understanding of the defense of religious freedoms
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with a keen self-awareness 
• Highly developed listening and questioning skills
• Able to communicate and articulate through writing and public speaking on various public policy issues, business acumen, and general current event knowledge
• Able to engage and serve a variety of people and personalities 
• Highly developed listening and questioning skills 
• Able to handle security-sensitive information and maintain confidentiality o Self-starter with great time management skills

Physical Requirements:

• Intermittent periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer o Occasional walking, standing, stooping, reaching with hands and arms
•  Lift up to 20 lbs. without assistance

First Liberty Institute is an Equal Opportunity employer. Personnel are chosen on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or marital status, in accordance with federal and state law.