Development Services Specialist
Job Type
Part-time
Description

Christian Family Solutions is a faith based, religious organization committed to our mission: healing and helping people in need through the ministry of Jesus Christ. As more individuals, families, and communities seek hope, healing, and peace, we are called to steward the resources entrusted to us with excellence and integrity.


We are seeking a part-time Development Services Specialist to be a valued member of our Development team by managing and optimizing our donor database and fundraising systems. This role is essential to ensuring accurate donor records, reliable reporting, and efficient fundraising operations that support the long-term sustainability of our ministry.


This is a 32-hour per week position that may be hybrid or based out of Christian Family Solutions’ corporate office in Germantown, Wisconsin. The selected candidate will be eligible for Christian Family Solutions’ comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability; life insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer match; and paid time off (PTO).


What you will be doing

As the Development Services Specialist, you will serve as the primary administrator of our donor CRM and play a key role in supporting fundraising operations and donor communications. Responsibilities include gift processing, acknowledgements, data integrity, reporting, and reconciliation with Finance. You will manage system integrations, coordinate with external technology partners, and support system enhancements to ensure our advancement systems are effective and reliable.


You will also assist with donor appeals, campaigns, events, and special communications by creating donor lists, tracking results, and calculating appeal performance. In addition, you will provide internal system support and basic training to staff to promote consistent and effective use of advancement tools across the organization.


The ideal candidate is detail oriented, technically capable, collaborative, and motivated to support a Christ centered, mission driven environment.


Why work for Christian Family Solutions?

At Christian Family Solutions, you have the opportunity to use your skills in service of a meaningful mission. You will work alongside a dedicated team committed to excellence, integrity, and compassionate service. This role offers the opportunity to strengthen systems that directly support ministry impact and long-term sustainability.


If you are motivated to support a Christ centered organization with a strong commitment to stewardship and service, and you value working in a collaborative and supportive environment grounded in our Christian Mission and Core Values, we invite you to join our team.

Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public relations or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 2+ years experience administering a donor database or fundraising CRM (Salesforce preferred).
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate and confidential records.
  • Experience with reporting, data analysis, and basic system configuration.
  • Ability to collaborate across departments and manage multiple priorities.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Willingness to support the mission and values of Christian Family Solutions.
  • Active member of a WELS, ELS, or confessional Lutheran church preferred