Advancement Specialist

ADVANCEMENT SPECIALIST

CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Office-Based
LOCATION: Kansas City, Kansas
REPORTS TO: Vice President of Development

POSITION AND ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW:
The Advancement Specialist plays a critical role in advancing the mission of Junior Achievement of Greater Kansas City (JAKC) by supporting fundraising operations, donor engagement, and stewardship activities. As an integral member of the Advancement team, this position helps ensure that every donor, volunteer, corporate partner, and community stakeholder experience exceptional service and meaningful engagement with the organization.

The Advancement Specialist coordinates essential fundraising functions including gift processing, donor acknowledgments, database management, reporting, and special event support. Through strong attention to detail, organization, and a commitment to excellence, this role helps strengthen the relationships and processes that fuel JAKC’s impact throughout the community. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional who is passionate about nonprofit fundraising, donor engagement, and creating positive experiences for supporters.

At JAKC, we are committed to accelerating economic mobility through education. Our career-connected learning experiences use financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurial concepts to ensure every student gain confidence, capability, competence, and connections to access an opportunity-filled future. The ideal candidate will share a passion for our mission and commitment to helping young people prepare for a successful future.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:    

• Maintain accurate donor records and constituent information within the organization’s CRM and other stakeholder management platforms (D365, Constant Contact, Qgiv, etc.)
• Generate and distribute donor acknowledgement letters
• Assist with donor outreach, recognition, and engagement initiatives
• Generate fundraising reports, donor lists, invoices, and other development materials
• Assist with event planning and logistics such as vendor management, room setup, registrations, and other support as needed
• Support grant tracking processes, proposal timelines, reporting requirements, and submission logistics
• Manage the organization’s front desk providing an exceptional customer experience by welcoming guests, answering phones, accepting deliveries, and other day-to-day administrative items
• Provide administrative support to the Fundraising & Marketing Committee of the Board of Director
• Other duties as assigned

• A genuine passion for nonprofit fundraising, donor engagement, and the mission of Junior Achievement
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines and adapt to changing circumstances
• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn and grow
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• A collaborative and team-oriented approach while maintaining the ability to work independently
• A commitment to delivering outstanding customer service and stakeholder experiences

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required; some college or additional training preferred
• One or more years of experience in administrative support, fundraising, donor relations, customer service, or nonprofit operations preferred
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience working with a CRM database, donor management systems, or relational database preferred
• Prior nonprofit experience a plus.