Job Title: Donor Engagement Specialist
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Donor Engagement Specialist to join our team. This role is pivotal in building and nurturing relationships with our donors, organizing impactful events, and supporting our fundraising efforts. The ideal candidate will have a passion for event planning, excellent communication skills, and a strong commitment to our mission.
Key Responsibilities:
The Donor Engagement Specialist will work closely with the CEO and senior leadership to advance the mission of Disability Rights and Resources and community engagement initiatives.
Donor Development:
- Develop a plan to identify, cultivate, and solicit corporate sponsors.
- Plan and coordinate donor appreciation events, fundraisers, and other special events to engage and recognize supporters.
- Prepare reports and presentations for donor meetings, board meetings, and internal reviews.
- Drive donor cultivation and retention.
Event Planning:
- Plan events for donors, ensuring each event aligns with DRR’s mission and goals.
- Coordinate the logistics, including venue selection, catering, invitations, registration, and on-site management with the assistance of the management team.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure successful event delivery.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Provide excellent customer service to donors, and other stakeholders, addressing inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally.
- Work closely with the executive team to identify opportunities for program improvement and growth.
- Responsible for Website design and social medial engagement
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall goals of the organization.
Qualifications:
• Team player, willing to help and support other employees and departments, engage in staff events, and demonstrate company values
• Four-year bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
• Minimum 3 years of fundraising experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to define and set priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills; Ability to maintain positive relationships with a variety of personalities
• Donor Search experience preferred
• Non-profit experience, volunteering, or strong community involvement a plus
• Proficient in website design and social media engagement
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to the Human Resources Department at ipella.king@drradvocates.org.
Job Title: Peer Specialist
Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Job Summary:
The Peer Specialist will individuals with disabilities to achieve independence, providing advocacy, peer support, and skills training.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assist consumers in identifying and achieving independent living goals through the development and monitoring of Independent Living Plans (ILPs) or waivers.
- Provide core independent living services to individuals with disabilities, including peer support, advocacy, independent living skills training, transition services, and information and referral.
- Assist consumers in navigating systems and accessing community resources through coaching, advocacy, and independent living skill-building related to housing, healthcare, transportation, employment, and community living.
- Provide transition support and information to consumers seeking greater independence, including youth transition assistance and support for individuals transitioning from nursing facilities or other institutions into community living.
- Support consumer participation in grassroots and systems advocacy through outreach, self-advocacy training, public education, and community partnerships.
- Participate in disability-related community groups or committees.
- As needed, assist with outreach and community education related to DRR services, disability rights, and independent living resources, particularly in underserved and rural communities.
- Accurately document consumer services, goals, contacts, and required data in DRR’s CFAL system in accordance with agency policies and funding requirements.
- Maintain consumer confidentiality.
- Participate in trainings, meetings, and professional development activities as required.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities
Good interpersonal and communication skills and be able to work with diverse populations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Exceptional organizational skills
Knowledge of community resources
Must have access to reliable transportation and have ability to travel within service area.
Required Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED required
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their resume to Ipella.King@drradvocates.org
Disability Rights & Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities.
Disability Rights & Resources is committed to providing reasonable job accommodations and modifications for staff with disabilities upon request.
