Donor Relations Specialist - The Trustees of Reservations - Beverly, MA

Marla Strickland

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The Trustees of Reservations are seeking a Donor Relations Specialistto join our Advancement team. The Trustees own and care for more than 100 of the most beautiful places in Massachusetts, including Crane Beach, World's End, and Cape Poge. Learn more at www.thetrustees.org.

 

Reporting to the Advancement Operations Manager, this position is a full-time (Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm), non-exempt position and is based at Long Hill in Beverly, MA. The Donor Relations Specialist is responsible for entering and acknowledging philanthropic gifts in support of The Trustees of Reservations. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and great organizational skills, helping to ensure consistently excellent quality of data processing, acknowledging and reporting. 

 

Responsibilities Include:

• Responsible for the timely and accurate entry of contributions and related constituent information into the Raiser's Edge database.
• Responsible for producing and tracking timely and accurate donor acknowledgement letters and related correspondence.
• Performs on-going data clean-up.
• Helps maintain Advancement Department's filing system.
• Participates in Advancement Department's phone coverage.
• At the direction of the Advancement Operations Manager, participates in a variety of special projects.

 

Qualifications:

• Experience with Blackbaud's Raiser's Edge database preferred.
• Previous experience in a fundraising setting desired.

• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work while adhering to deadlines.
• Demonstrated customer service. 
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers and donors.
• Other computer skills desired include Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
• Commitment to strict confidentiality of donor information.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, with a good sense of humor.

 

Founded in 1891, The Trustees of Reservations preserve, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts and works to protect special places across the state. We have helped protect more than 50,000 acres, including 25,000+ acres on more than 100 reservations that are all open to the public. We are a nonprofit conservation organization funded and supported entirely by our visitors, supporters, volunteers and more than 40,000 members.

 

In addition to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Trustees of Reservations aim to create a thriving, inclusive workplace that values each member of our team. We aspire to reflect and effectively serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts, who are at the core of our mission.

 

Please submit resume with cover letter to:

 

Marla Strickland

Director of Advancement Services

The Trustees of Reservations

572 Essex Street

Beverly, MA  01915

Or mstrickland@ttor.org

 

No Phone Calls Please.