Donor and Data Specialist

Decision Point | Part-Time | Chicago, IL

See the MISSION in ACTION

About Decision Point

Decision Point is an evangelical nonprofit ministry dedicated to proclaiming the gospel to the next generation. We focus on equipping, sending, and reaching students on their school campuses and online. 

Through partnerships with local churches, student leaders, and communities across the country, we help students become courageous witnesses for Christ among their peers. Today, Decision Point serves students across the United States and beyond. We are actively expanding the mission through both local campus ministry and online coaching initiatives.

We believe the next generation desperately needs the hope of the gospel. It is Jesus alone who can save and set them free. We are working to see every student at every school have the opportunity to hear the gospel before they graduate.

We believe God can use young people as an unstoppable force for the gospel. That’s why, when we look to the future, we’re praying a big prayer: What if we could mobilize 1 million young courageous witnesses for Christ? 

Hear more about this One Million Strong vision. Consider joining us in this mission, as we trust God to bring about an awakening in our time, and save the next generation. 

The Opportunity

Donor Relations

• Answer and respond to incoming emails 
• Respond to donor/donations questions via phone or email
• Assign donor caseload and thank you’s
• Resolve failed transactions and support gift giving
• Ministry Compliance - complete ministry surveys for grant applications each quarter/year 
• Organize all ministries/organizations that need to have ministry updates each year for executive leadership
• Year-End Tax Statements - communicate with donors who request tax statements emailed to them or problem-solve if they didn’t receive them
• Manage pledges and document pledge fulfillment
• Assist donors in setting up personal online giving accounts

Advancement Team Support

• Advancement Events - Support planning and execution of events (Banquet, Summit, Student Leader Conference)
• Advancement Team PM - set quarterly meetings/assign tasks/update notes/lead meetings. Support with caseload reports, EOM/EOY reports, updating Executive Summary notes and total

Database Management

• Update donor contact info as needed
• Merge duplicate accounts and review new accounts
• Update contribution errors (ie: incorrectly labeled funds, etc.)
• Update communication preferences
• Update deceased donor’s profiles and household names

Finance

• Communicate with Finance Team regarding processing questions
• Work with Finance Team to verify donation batches (weekly)
• Communicate with Finance team regarding donor requests 
• Assist Finance Team with returned tax receipts by contacting donors for updated addresses

Development Team Support

• Assist with preparing fundraiser and event invitations and mailings
• Prepare segmented lists for mail communications/emails
• Support Staff with donor questions and follow-up
• Data analysis of giving trends and ROI on specific appeals / events

Attitudes and Aptitudes

• Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• A quick and eager learner in all areas
• Impressively organized with great attention to detail
• Possess high moral integrity, emotional health, social awareness and spiritual maturity
• Known as a team player who is excited to serve with an incredible team and contribute their best
• An evangelical Jesus-follower who loves the gospel and evangelism
• A wise and mature believer who knows the Word of God and seeks to follow it

Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years experience in similar role
• Efficiency: Fast-paced worker, multi-tasker. Demonstrated ability to hit deadlines
• Software: Friendly with Google Docs, spreadsheets. Previous experience in Quickbooks and Virtuous a plus!

Compensation & Support Raising

This is a part-time role, with the potential to become full-time if the candidate exceeds expectations and the role grows in responsibilities.

We are a non-profit ministry where every member of our staff is involved in fundraising, and all of our staff are paid well for their work. We set fair compensation for staff, a salary they can count on from day one.

Like many missionaries and ministry leaders, your first assignment will be to invite churches, friends, family members, and other supporters to invest in the ministry God is calling you to. Decision Point provides training, coaching, encouragement, and ongoing support throughout all staff support raising efforts.

If this opportunity and mission grabs your heart, we encourage you not to let fundraising be a barrier to exploring the role. Let’s have a conversation!

Additional Details

• Occasional travel outside the region for mission trips, ministry events, training, and organizational gatherings

Ready to Reach the Next Generation?

If you're passionate about equipping students to boldly live for Christ, building meaningful ministry partnerships, and advancing the gospel among the next generation, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us as we work together to give every student the opportunity to hear the life-changing message of Jesus Christ!

If you’re interested in learning more about life and ministry at Decision Point, we invite you to watch Come Work at Decision Point and hear directly from members of our team.