Qualifications:
- A follower of Jesus Christ, with a mature walk and consistent witness, maintaining a courteous and Christ-like attitude and outlook.
- Strong communication skills to interact effectively with staff and public.
- Experience with CRM databases is required.
- Ability to manage inventory.
- Ability to think analytically and strategically.
- Strong computer skills; Word, Excel, Outlook.
- Knowledge of Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge (database software) is helpful but training is available.
- Ability to travel occasionally.
Responsibilities:
The responsibilities will include but not necessarily limited to:
- Be an advocate and ambassador for Watoto Child Care Ministries. Influence and challenge people to become involved with the ministries of Watoto.
- Manage all Sponsorship activities in the US.
- Seek ways of generating more sponsors.
- Seek ways of improving communication with our sponsors and increasing sponsor retention.
- Manage annual Christmas update to sponsors.
- Oversee all phone calls, emails and written correspondence with sponsors with empathy, sensitivity and appreciation. Pray with sponsors as appropriate.
- Maintain and reconcile accurate sponsor records in WISE and Raisers Edge databases.
- Coordinate with US Office Manager regarding sponsorship internal processes and procedures to foster external effectiveness.
- Keep a thorough and complete inventory of all child profiles that have been assigned to our office by the International Sponsorship Director.
- Process profiles of children/mothers/programs in need of sponsorship.
- Manage the follow-up process for sponsors who have missed gifts with sensitivity, attempting to retain them as committed sponsors.
- Ensure that sponsorship materials and profile supply are available for tours, events, artists, and website or any venue where sponsorship is promoted.
- Collaborate with other Watoto country office sponsorship departments regarding sponsorship matters and profile availability.
- Generate sponsorship reports as requested by Executive Director and/or International Sponsorship Director.
- Facilitate sponsorship at events and conferences.
Working conditions:
This position will be based out of our home office at 13617 N Florida Ave Tampa, FL. This position may require work outside of regular office hours.
