Donor Relations Associate
Nashville Entrepreneur Center
Nashville, TN
Fundraising/Development
Position Description / Responsibilities
Position: Donor Relations Associate
Status: Full Time, Exempt
Location: Nashville, TN
Reports To: Chief Strategic Alliances Officer
Updated: April 2023
The Nashville Entrepreneur Center (EC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 2010 to support people and businesses through all phases of the entrepreneurial lifecycle. We connect entrepreneurs with critical resources to create, launch and grow businesses. This includes our coworking space, programs, events, mentorship, and entrepreneurial community. We are seeking a full-time Donor Relations Associate to join our Nashville-based team.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Donor Relations Associate is responsible for all administrative aspects of Development activities. This individual will report directly to the Chief Strategic Alliances Officer and will participate in and support all Development activities, including donor relations and data management, fundraising activities, communications, committee meetings, and special events. We are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented individual who will bring a high degree of professionalism and efficiency while embodying the mission of our organization to external stakeholders. Responsibilities include:
● Maintain and manage donor management software platform, ensuring existing and
prospective donor information is complete, accurate, and reliable
● Create and process donor invoices, ensuring timely tracking and collection of contributed
revenue
● Generate and deliver monthly donor reporting and gift acknowledgments
● Coordinate production and mailing of appeal and renewal letters
● Conduct preliminary research on prospective donors and grants
● Handle administrative details, registration, and guest lists associated with fundraising
events and committee meetings
● Take meeting notes as needed, following up to ensure timely execution of identified tasks
● Other duties as assigned by the Chief Strategic Alliances Officer
Position Requirements
ABOUT YOU
The ideal candidate for this position thrives in an agile environment and possesses the following:
● Integrity to exercise excellent judgment in regard to confidential information
● Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
● Ability to engage a variety of different stakeholders, maintaining a high degree of
professionalism
● Organizational skills with a keen attention to detail and excellent time management
capabilities
● Able to work independently, as well as with a team
● Passionate about entrepreneurship and the EC’s mission: to connect entrepreneurs with
critical resources to create, launch, and grow businesses
Other qualifications include:
● 1-3 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, donor management, and/or administration
● Proficiency in PowerPoint, in addition to other Microsoft and Google Suite Applications
● Proficiency in Raisers Edge Donor Management Platform preferred
● Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent preferred
● Experience in event planning and coordination a plus
Application Instructions
To apply please go to www.ec.co/careers.
The Nashville Entrepreneur Center values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages all genders, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. The EC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the organization at ops@ec.co.