Associate Chaplain & Development Strategist

Georgia Baptist Children's Home; Baxley (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Baptist Children’s Homes and Family Ministries, Inc. seeks a Program Specialist – Development and Associate Chaplain to support fundraising and spiritual care for residents and staff.

The role blends donor cultivation with pastoral leadership, emphasizing trauma-responsive practices and community engagement. The position requires an active Southern Baptist church involvement, strong communication, and ability to manage multiple tasks in a nonprofit setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in religion/Divinity preferred or Chaplaincy certification.
• Experience in non-profit field in PR, marketing, research, or sales.
• At least 25 years of age.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding oral, written, and interpersonal communication.
• Active member of a cooperating Southern Baptist church.
• Ability to manage time, set priorities and organize routines.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn software.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate relationships within the community via phone, visits, and written contact.
• Meet fundraising and contact goals as assigned.
• Prepare donor acknowledgment letters for major gifts.
• Assist with development of initiatives to attract new donors.
• Develop major fundraising events for regional participation.
• Maintain constituent data in the NXT system.
• Recruit and manage on-site campus work groups.
• Coordinate worship opportunities for clients who cannot attend churches.
• Provide religious education for all clients.
• Conduct spiritual assessments as needed.
• Ensure Biblical content aligns with Baptist beliefs.
• Teach Bible/religious courses on campus as needed.
• Provide pastoral care and guidance to clients and staff.
• Serve as client ombudsman and liaison with professionals.
• Assist families in connecting with local churches.
• Participate in PQI process and public events as appropriate.

Skills

Fundraising

Relationship building

Donor cultivation

Communication

Self-directed work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Religion/Divinity

Chaplaincy certification / working toward certification

Job description

Georgia Baptist Children’s Homes and Family Ministries, Inc. seeks a Program Specialist – Development and Associate Chaplain to support fundraising and spiritual care for residents and staff.

The role blends donor cultivation with pastoral leadership, emphasizing trauma-responsive practices and community engagement. The position requires an active Southern Baptist church involvement, strong communication, and ability to manage multiple tasks in a nonprofit setting.