Director of Development and Donor Engagement

ABWE; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ABWE, based in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, seeks a strategic, relational Director of Development and Donor Engagement to lead the advancement team and deepen major-donor partnerships.

The role focuses on donor strategies, stewardship initiatives, and campaigns that fuel generosity and sustainable support for ABWE's gospel work worldwide.

Qualifications

• A proven ability to build trusted relationships and communicate a compelling vision.
• Experience developing donor strategies, campaigns, and stewardship initiatives.
• Bachelor's degree in business, communications, finance, or related field required. A relevant master's degree is welcomed but not required.
• 4+ minimum experience in fundraising, advancement, partnerships, campaign marketing, sales, or financial services.

Responsibilities

• Lead ABWE's advancement team and cultivate meaningful relationships with major donors and churches.
• Strengthen legacy and planned giving and develop campaigns that inspire generosity and long-term partnership.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor development

Advancement

Campaign marketing

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Team-building

Data-informed

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, communications, finance, or related field

Master's degree welcomed

Job description

Mission:Leadership is honored to partner with ABWE in the search for a strategic, relational, and mission-driven Director of Development and Donor Engagement based in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

For nearly 100 years, ABWE has equipped missionaries, planted churches, and mobilized ministry partners to advance the gospel around the world. This leader will help fuel that mission by leading ABWE's advancement team, cultivating meaningful relationships with major donors and churches, strengthening legacy and planned giving, and developing campaigns that inspire greater generosity and long-term partnership.

The ideal candidate will bring experience in fundraising, donor development, advancement, partnerships, financial services, or campaign marketing. Key qualifications include:

• A proven ability to build trusted relationships and communicate a compelling vision
• Experience developing donor strategies, campaigns, and stewardship initiatives
• Strong leadership, organizational, and team-building skills
• A strategic, data-informed approach to growing engagement and generosity
• A bachelor's degree in business, communications, finance, or a related field
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
• A vibrant faith in Jesus Christ and a deep commitment to the Great Commission

This is an opportunity to connect people's generosity with transformational gospel work around the world.

REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated success and experience (4+ minimum) in fundraising, advancement, partnerships, campaign marketing, sales, or financial services.
• Bachelor's degree in business, communications, finance, or related field required. A relevant master's degree is welcomed but not required.

Character:

• Successful candidate will be a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ and be able to articulate a personal testimony of salvation, and will be able to sign ABWE's Statement of Faith and Christian Code of Conduct.
• Proven ability in organizational development/fundraising, with a track record of growth.
• History of success in comprehensive strategic planning and data analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and rally remote team members around a vision; a "galvanizer."

Chemistry with the Culture:

• A demonstrated commitment to advancing the Gospel, emphasizing personal salvation and discipleship.
• Commitment to healthy teams, working through any organizational conflict from a Biblical perspective, honoring one another.
• Personal drive and willingness to walk with humility and boldness, working tirelessly to accomplish a vision greater than just the organization.