Development Officer:<\/b>
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The development officer plays a pivotal role in strategic fundraising and relationship -building to support the advancement of the mission at Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch: Empowering youth and families with Christ -centered solutions to life controlling issues.
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About the Organization:<\/b>
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Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch is a Christ -centered residential treatment center for teens, 14 -17, struggling with substance use, mental health, or behavioral health conditions. Rooted in Christian values, our program provides a nurturing and structured environment where healing, growth, and transformation are made possible through clinical intervention and spiritual growth.
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Mostly remote and in town/community position. Local and regional travel required up to 75%.<\/i>
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Duties and Responsibilities of Development Officer:<\/b>
<\/p>- Manage and Grow a Portfolio of Individual, Corporate & Foundation Donors
<\/li> - Cultivate, Solicit, and Steward gifts at Various Levels: $1K+
<\/li> - Conduct Prospect Research, Cold Outreach & Pipeline Management to Identify and Qualify Major Gift Prospects
<\/li> - Conduct Donor Visits, Calls, and Written Communications to Strengthen Relationships.
<\/li> - Assist with Donor Recognition Activities
<\/li> - Assist in the Planning & Execution of Major Gift Asks, Capital Campaigns, Matching Gift Fund Development, and EOY Appeals
<\/li> - Support Fundraising Events Including Sponsorship Outreach & Key Donor Engagement
<\/li> - Collaborate with Marketing/Communications to Align Donor Messaging & Storytelling
<\/li> - Establish New Relationships with Corporate Sponsors & Community Partners Maintain Up -to -Date, Accurate Records in Donor CRM with Complete and Timely Engagement & Progress Notes
<\/li> - This is a full -time job and a full -time commitment with the need for regular (3x+ per week) local and frequent (8 -12 times per year) overnight travel. Candidates should also be located in NWA. Being 60 minutes+ outside of NWA adds to the travel demand<\/i>.
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Qualifications for Development Officer:<\/b>
<\/p>- Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Experience in Nonprofit Development, Business Sales, or Similar Field
<\/li> - 2 -5 Years of Experience in Fundraising, Donor Relations, Sales, or a Related Field
<\/li> - Very Strong Interpersonal, Written, and Verbal Communication Skills
<\/li> - Ability to Manage Multiple Priorities and Deadlines
<\/li> - Experience with Donor CRMs, Microsoft Office/Google Suite, and Willingness to Adopt New Software Tools
<\/li> - Proven Ability to Build and Sustain Relationships with Diverse Stakeholders
<\/li> - Mission -Driven Mindset with High Integrity and Professionalism
<\/li> - Faith -alignment with core Christian values
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Key Competencies<\/b>
<\/p>- Donor -Focused Relationship Builder
<\/li> - Results -Oriented
<\/li> - Strategic, Goal -Driven Thinker
<\/li> - Collaborative Team Player with Initiative
<\/li> - Comfortable with Public Speaking and Donor -Facing Interactions
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Benefits<\/b>
<\/p>- Mission -Driven Work with a Christian Focus
<\/li> - Competitive Compensation
<\/li> - Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
<\/li> - Retirement Planning with a 403b Account & Employer Match
<\/li> - Generous PTO, Vacation, and Sick Leave
<\/li> - Professional Development Opportunities
<\/li> - Collaborative, Values -Driven Setting
<\/li> - Opportunities for Spiritual Enrichment
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- Bachelor's (Preferred)
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- Fundraising, Donor Relations, or Sales: 2 years (Required)
<\/li> - Marketing: 1 year (Preferred)
<\/li> - Development Director: 1 year (Preferred)
<\/li> - cold calling, networking, or sales pitching: 2 years (Required)
<\/li> - Event planning: 1 year (Preferred)
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- Morrow, AR: Relocate before starting work (Required)
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