Donor Marketing Specialist

At Awana, we believe true change happens in the communities when children and youth are transformed by the gospel and engaged in Biblical discipleship in the presence of a caring adult. We believe that kids can come to know, love and serve Jesus, following Him for a lifetime. This is why, for 75+ years, Awana has been working with leaders in local churches in the US and around the world, providing solutions that equip these women and men to make disciples in children and youth. Today, God is using Awana to reach over 11.5 million kids in 140 countries around the world. With over 500,000 equipped leaders in 107,709 clubs/churches, Awana is able to play a vital role in global evangelism and discipleship of children and youth. If you are passionate about being integral to reaching kids with the gospel, join us, and become a part of our global cause. Summary At our ministry, we are passionate about forming lasting faith in every child, everywhere! As the Donor Marketing Specialist, you will play an important role in furthering our mission by developing and executing donor marketing campaigns that grow giving, strengthen donor relationships, and support the mission of Awana. In this role, you will manage donor marketing strategies, email and direct mail campaigns, donor communications, and campaign performance. You will focus on building effective donor journeys and use data to improve engagement, retention, and revenue. You will work cross-functionally with various departments to deliver impactful donor experiences and successful campaigns. You’ll thrive in this role if you have a heart for mission work that directly impacts the lives of children and youth around the world, and you are: - A donor marketer who enjoys building and executing campaigns that inspire generosity - Someone who likes analyzing email performance, donor behavior, and campaign results - A clear writer who knows how to communicate impact and encourage action - An organized self-starter who takes ownership and follows through to completion This full-time position is primarily remote with occasional travel required for strategic meetings, typically in St. Charles, IL or Nashville, TN. Hiring Range for this position is: $55,000 – $65,000 Who We Are Looking For: - Team player who genuinely supports our doctrinal statement and who upholds and demonstrates our organizational core values of prayer, hustle, craft, and love. - Collaborative partner who has a natural ability to cultivate genuine relationships with our internal team and external partners. - Problem solver who proactively communicates workflow and/or deadline status to the team. - Self-motivated, goal-oriented professional with a passion for helping fuel exponential ministry growth. - Flexible team member who is open to taking on new responsibilities and easily adapts to shifting priorities and needs. - Champion of children to belong, believe and become resilient disciples. Key Responsibilities: Strategy & Planning - Develop and execute donor marketing strategies that drive increased giving, retention, and reactivation. - Build and manage the annual donor marketing calendar, aligning campaigns with fundraising goals. - Identify opportunities to improve donor engagement through personalized, data-driven marketing. Campaign & Project Management - Own the execution of integrated donor marketing campaigns across email, direct mail, and other donor touchpoints from planning through execution and reporting. - Manage campaign timelines and collaborate with internal external partners to deliver successful campaigns. - Work with vendor partners to execute effective projects on time and on budget. Content & Donor Experience - Write and edit donor-focused fundraising copy for emails, letters and donation pages. - Guide and steward donation page content and structure. - Partner with data teams to improve conversion rates and average gift. - Ensure all donor communications are mission-driven, audience-focused, and al…