Director of Church and Donor Relations
2 weeks ago
Hope Story is a Christian charity helping vulnerable children around the world access health, education, and discipleship. Working in partnership with local, in-country churches, our work spans the Americas, Africa, and the Middle East.
YOUR MISSION is to share our unique approach and engage with a growing number of Canadian churches and individuals.
DIRECTOR OF CHURCH & DONOR RELATIONS
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Church & Donor Relations will work to expand Hope Story's network of supporters in Southwestern Ontario and across Canada.
Fundraising Strategy & Execution – 50%
- Develop and execute a fundraising strategy to a) expand Hope Story's donor base and b) build our monthly giving program.
- Identify, cultivate, and maintain personal relationships with major donors (individuals, businesses and foundations) to ensure consistent and meaningful engagement.
- Lead and manage a small support staff to ensure effective collaboration and goal alignment.
- Collaborate with communications and field programming staff to develop compelling fundraising campaigns, donor updates, and foundation reports.
- Analyze CRM data to assess the effectiveness of fundraising strategy and campaigns, and keep staff abreast of campaign goals/metrics.
Churches – 20%
- Network with Hope Story staff, board, donors to expand Hope Story’s network of supportive Canadian churches.
- Execute on clear and measurable goals for Hope Story’s interactions with Canadian church partners.
Teams – 20%
- Organize and/or lead "vision teams" to engage key churches, volunteers and donors in Hope Story’s mission.
- Establish strategy and targets to develop these team members into more fully engaged supporters (prayer and giving).
- Support international staff to effectively host teams.
- Refine and implement administrative systems to safely and efficiently mobilize/send teams.
- Conduct orientations and debrief.
Volunteer Mobilization and Management – 10%
- Recruit and mobilize experienced volunteers who can lead vision teams and increase Canadian exposure to Hope Story.
- Recruit and mobilize other volunteers to advocate on Hope Story's behalf in churches, participate in peer-to-peer fundraising, and generally increase awareness of Hope Story's work.
Qualifications
- Gifted story teller and confident public speaker
- Team management experience
- Able to inspire and motivate staff, volunteers, and donors.
- 5+ years' experience in fundraising, donor relations, and launching successful campaigns. This should include
- Familiarity with fundraising software and donor management (CRM) systems.
- Major gift fundraising and grant writing.
- Flexible schedule – able to travel internationally, as well as within Canada and USA
- Experience working with churches (either within or across) an asset
**Please attach a cover letter. Only applications accompanied by a cover letter will be considered.
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