Development Officer

At KenCrest, philanthropy is about people and relationships, not transactions. We are seeking a Development Officer who enjoys building genuine connections with donors, sharing the impact of their giving, and creating experiences that help supporters feel valued, engaged, and connected to our mission.

This role focuses on mid-level donors. You will manage donor relationships, plan donor experiences and events, and work closely with colleagues across the organization to strengthen KenCrest’s culture of philanthropy through relationship-based fundraising, thoughtful stewardship, and data-informed strategy.

This position operates on a hybrid schedule, with an in-office expectation of approximately one day per week at our 960 Harvest Drive location in Blue Bell, PA.

Some Essential Functions of the role:

• Manage a portfolio of mid-level donors and develop engagement strategies to retain donors, increase giving, and identify potential major gift prospects
• Build and maintain strong donor relationships through calls, emails, handwritten notes, and in-person or virtual meetings
• Serve as a primary point of contact for donors, responding to inquiries and sharing timely and relevant updates
• Plan and implement stewardship and recognition efforts that communicate impact and show appreciation for donor support
• Plan and execute donor focused events, both in person and virtual, in collaboration with the events and program teams
• Work closely with the Chief Philanthropy Officer and colleagues across fundraising, programs, finance, communications, and events
• Document donor interactions and next steps in the CRM to support effective moves management
• Monitor portfolio performance, including donor retention and giving growth
• Use donor feedback and data to refine outreach and engagement strategies
• Contribute to team projects and other fundraising efforts as needed

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, or a related field preferred
• A minimum of three to five years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, donor relations, or development, including proven experience working with mid-level donors
• Experience planning and executing donor events and donor engagement activities
• Familiarity with moves management and donor segmentation strategies.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build authentic donor relationships
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Experience using a CRM or donor database to track donor activity, manage portfolios, and support effective follow up
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines at the same time
• A collaborative, team oriented approach and comfort working across departments
• A genuine interest in KenCrest’s mission and the people we serve