Operation Blessing – Virginia Beach, VA

Operation Blessing (OB) is seeking a highly motivated Philanthropy Coordinator who will coordinate donor care and development activities for the Philanthropy Department with a focus on personal contact that deepens donor relationships and increases annual giving by maximizing connections to the mission, accomplishments, and needs of Operation Blessing.

This position works onsite each day at our Virginia Beach office, Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

• 1 year in fundraising or development preferred
• Strong coordination support to meet non-profit development goals and objectives
• Critical thinker with strong research skills and ability to make sound recommendations
• Experience in cultivating relationships over the phone with track record of improving revenues through relationship building
• Strong customer service skills with ability to demonstrate empathy and personal commitment to donor needs and interests
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office and various software systems
• Strong ability to compose letters, edit documents, and create spreadsheets with critical attention to detail
• Strong organizational, planning and time management skills with keen attention to detail
• Flexible team player with ability to change direction and work focus quickly
• Ability to use good judgment and maintain confidentiality
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field or equivalent work experience preferred
• Ability to travel for events as needed

Operation Blessing (OB) is a non-profit humanitarian organization that provides strategic relief on an ongoing basis through core programs such as hunger relief, medical care, clean water, and disaster relief. Headquartered in beautiful Virginia Beach, VA, OB offers a professional and rewarding work environment, competitive salary, and full benefits package. If you meet the listed qualifications and are in agreement with OB’s mission and purpose, please submit an application online by visiting www.ob.org.

We are unable to give full consideration to resumes without applications.