Partner Relations Regional Director - Northeast

JOB SUMMARY
The Regional Director will be responsible for planning and implementing a comprehensive fundraising program that includes major gifts, corporate and foundation giving, planned giving, and special events within the Northeastern United States (with a focus on PA, WV, VA, DC, MD, DE, NJ). This position works in partnership with the Senior VP Stewardship & Advancement. The Regional Director must currently reside within an hour’s drive of Lancaster, PA; relocation reimbursement is not available.

GOALS
This job exists to:

• Understand and communicate the mission and vision of Global Disciples in compelling ways so increasing numbers of people are actively engaged in praying, giving financially, volunteering, etc.
• Multiply the number of major donors ($10K plus donors) and nurture relationships with them in ways that leads in greater awareness of and investment in the mission and ministry of Global Disciples
• Provide leadership and coordination of fundraising activities in the region for Global Disciples, in cooperation with Senior VP Stewardship & Advancement. This position is expected to have a portfolio of donors and raise funds as well.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide direct oversight and coordination of the fundraising activities of Global Disciples in the assigned region
• Weekly report to Senior VP Stewardship & Advancement concerning activities and growth in the assigned region
• Maintain a proactive, creative leadership role in the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of major donors, business giving, contributions from churches and grants from foundations
• Cultivate and directly solicit key partners, working with appropriate staff and volunteers, including regional advocate team(s) and intercessor team(s)
• Prepare or oversee direct mail letters, case statements, grants and brochures required to support fundraising efforts
• Ensure that all partners are appropriately thanked and receive regular communication
• Implement an effective approach to initiate and grow planned giving among partners
• Initiate and implement strategies to fulfill the goals in the Annual Review and Plan of Action (ARPA) for the Partner Relations Team
• Provide detailed reports about fundraising progress to the Senior VP Stewardship & Advancement on a regular basis
• Serve as a visible spokesperson and advocate for Global Disciples

This role will require 30-40% travel within their region (6-8 overnights per month).
Passport is required for occasional international travel (yearly).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a committed follower of Jesus Christ and an active member of a Christian church
• Passion for the Great Commission, least-reached peoples and the mission and work of Global Disciples. Full alignment with the organization’s statement of faith, goals, purposes and objectives
• Outstanding relational, verbal and written communication skills
• Self-starter, initiator who is organized
• Able to relate detail to the overall picture
• Ability to work with a team to develop and implement a strategic plan
• Microsoft Office software experience
• Donor database experience, Salesforce preferred

REQUIRED: Send Resume and a Cover Letter which includes a few sentences on your cross-cultural experience as well as your walk with the Lord.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lancaster, PA 17603