2024 Advancement Apprentice

Written By Connect Ministries

Position: Advancement Apprentice


Scope: The Advancement Apprentice is responsible for aiding the Director of Advancement in organization and execution of fundraising, stewardship and communication to donors and community members. (This position is 10 hours a week and does not require serving on a camp staff team during the summer.)


Reports To: Director of Advancement


Responsibilities: 

  • Communicate and work with the warehouse team to pull, update and maintain accurate records of Advancement inventory

  • Assist Procurement team in selecting donor appreciation gifts

  • Assisting in maintaining and organizing the giving database in order to make donor records as accurate and consistent as possible

  • Aiding in the organization and execution of solicitation pieces (mail and email)

  • Manipulating data for purposes of reports or import into giving database

  • Assisting in the execution of the stewardship plan for donors

  • Assisting in the fundraising plan for the Advancement Team

  • Create and organize briefings/call sheets for Advancement members to use for solicitation purposes

  • Ensure Advancement materials are consistent with branding policies

  • Adhere and follow through of the Advancement Communication Plan

  • All other responsibilities assigned by the supervisor


Requirements:

  • An evangelical believer actively involved in a church and living out his/her faith on a daily basis; agrees with Connect's mission and supports the vision, values, and philosophy of Connect Ministries.

  • Demonstrated leadership skills

  • Demonstrated skills in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets

  • Preferred experience in Canva

  • Strong project management skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to manage very detailed workloads

  • Ability to focus on details and accuracy in data, reports, solicitation and stewardship pieces

  • Pleasant demeanor


Part-Time - Paid - 10 Hours per Week - In-person

To apply, provide a cover letter and resume outlining qualifications to meet the requirements of the position. Email letter and resume to Director of Advancement at ConnectMinistries at [email protected].


Connect Ministries