Development Support Specialist

PROFILE  

As with all employees at Mentoring Alliance (MA), the Development Support Specialist (DSS) is considered to be a minister of the gospel. The DSS is a Christ-follower who sets an example for believers and nonbelievers and leads a life that is above reproach. This person flourishes in a biblically grounded, grace-based, Christ-centered, excellence-driven, and multiethnic environment. 

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Development Support Specialist is to provide administrative, operational, and

project support to the Director of Development, Executive Director and Mid-level gift officer of Greater Tyler while helping cultivate exceptional donor relationships, supporting fundraising initiatives, managing development processes, and advancing the mission of Mentoring Alliance throughout the Greater Tyler region.

KEY RESULT AREAS

1. Administrative Support for the Director of Development, Executive Director and Mid-level gift officer, Greater Tyler

Provides high-level administrative support; manages calendar, meetings, correspondence, grant support, reports, expenses, travel, and meeting preparation.

2. Donor Relations and Stewardship Support

Supports donor communications, stewardship activities, donor records, fundraising appeals, meetings, and engagement opportunities.

3. Greater Tyler Development Operations Support

Coordinates fundraising events, Advisory Council logistics, registrations, vendors, volunteers, and development operations.

4. Donor Database Management and Reporting

Maintains donor database integrity, reporting, donation processing workflows, dashboards, analytics, and fundraising process improvements.

5. Advisory Council and Extending Community Relationships

Supports Advisory Council communications, meetings, stakeholder engagement, and community partnerships.

6. Other Duties as assigned by the Director of Development, Greater Tyler and/or Executive Director:

• Any other duties to serve the ministry as assigned by the supervisor.

• Serves on appropriate committees; attends staff meetings, board meetings, and other staff functions. 

• Strengthens teamwork, collaboration, alignment, morale, transparency, credibility, and trust throughout the ministry.
• Fulfills necessary tasks, projects, or roles as assigned.