DONOR DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE

Objective:  to serve the growing Kinship Radio community and advance the mission and vision of Kinship Radio by cultivating and nurturing individuals, businesses, and ministries that support Kinship Radio’s terrestrial and digital content that points to the importance of a meaningful and lasting relationship with Christ. The ideal candidate is a strategic, relationship-driven leader who excels at turning mission-centered storytelling into sustained donor investment

D U T I E S

  • Reports to the Kinship Radio Executive Director
  • Works with the Executive Director to:
    • Design and execute a comprehensive fundraising plan and goals to support annual operations, major initiatives, and long-term financial sustainability
    • Cultivate and nurture long-term relationships with individual donors, major gift prospects, corporate partners, and community stakeholders through calls, email, and especially personal visits.
    • Oversee diverse revenue streams, including major gifts, annual funds, direct-response and digital campaigns, corporate sponsorships, and special events
    • Ensure accurate donor tracking, gift processing, and pipeline visibility using Kinship Radio’sConstituent Relationship Management
    • Work with Kinship Radio team members to:
      • craft compelling cases for support, impact reports, and donor communications
      • write, record, and schedule DaySponsor and underwriting announcements
    • Assists in the development of a culture that models belonging and ownership between donors and between donors and Kinship Radio staff
  • Occasionally attends and/or assists with station events
  • Other duties as may be assigned

Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S

  • Must agree with and live a life reflective of Kinship Radio’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Statement of Faith
  • High School diploma or GED, Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • 5 years of radio sales or non-profit donor development work with a proven track record of donor or business growth in the market
  • Characteristics of integrity, humility, respect
  • Strong skills and experience in organizing and inspiring groups toward completion of desired objectives
  • Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills that inspire and engage Kinship Radio team participation and potential contributors
  • Strong project management, budgeting, and analytical skills with the ability to balance high-level strategy with hands-on execution
  • Proficiency in Word, Excel, Adobe, Photoshop, and other office software

C O M P E N S A T I O N   &   B E N E F I T S

  • Salary: $72,000+ annually, depending on experience
  • Benefits include health and dental, paid time off (PTO), and a 403(b) retirement savings plan

This is a full-time salaried position of 40–45 hours per week. Candidates must submit a résumé, a 5-7 minute scoped aircheck (if available) and at least two references (one personal and one professional). All qualified applicants will be notified of our final decision. Please send your materials to kinship@kinshipradio.org. Kinship Radio is owned and operated by the Minn-Iowa Christian Broadcasting, Inc.