Director of Development and Donor Engagement

ABWE International; New Cumberland (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ABWE International seeks a Director of Development and Donor Engagement to lead a growing advancement team and deepen donor relationships. You will craft strategies that multiply resources for gospel impact, partner with finance and legal on legacy giving, and represent ABWE at major donor events.

You will build a culture of generosity, connecting churches and individuals to ABWE’s mission, while using data to refine approaches and demonstrate measurable impact.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build relationships, influence decision-makers, and communicate vision with authenticity and passion.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a high-performing advancement team, including legacy giving, donor development, and partnership engagement functions.
• Design and implement strategies that cultivate major donors, churches, and partner organizations.
• Develop and manage comprehensive legacy and planned giving initiatives in partnership with Finance and Legal.
• Create campaigns that inspire generosity and partnership across the ABWE network.
• Represent ABWE at conferences, donor events, and networking opportunities.
• Collaborate across teams to align messaging, storytelling, and impact reporting.
• Oversee donor portfolios with personalized engagement and long-term stewardship.
• Use data-driven insight to refine advancement strategies and improve processes.
• Host and coordinate events that connect donors and leaders to frontline ministry.

Skills

Leadership

Donor engagement

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Messaging and storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Are you ready to lead organizational growth to fuel gospel impact around the world?

Do you see advancement not just as fundraising, but as ministry—connecting vision, generosity, and global mission? Are you energized by building partnerships, developing people, and crafting strategies that multiply resources for the kingdom? If so, you may be the next Director of Development and Donor Engagement at ABWE.

The Opportunity

ABWE exists to fulfill the Great Commission by multiplying leaders, churches, and missions movements among every people.

As our Director of Development and Donor Engagement, you’ll play a pivotal role in expanding that mission’s reach. You’ll lead a growing team, deepen donor relationships, and create pathways for individuals, churches, and organizations to invest strategically in gospel impact.

This is a role for a builder and connector—someone who loves vision, relationships, and results. Your leadership will directly influence how ABWE mobilizes resources and partnerships to reach the nations.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and grow a high-performing advancement team, including legacy giving, donor development, and partnership engagement functions.
• Design and implement strategies that cultivate major donors, churches, and partner organizations.
• Develop and manage comprehensive legacy and planned giving initiatives in partnership with Finance and Legal.
• Create compelling campaigns and initiatives that inspire generosity and partnership across the ABWE network.
• Represent ABWE at conferences, donor events, and networking opportunities — connecting the global mission with mission-minded partners.
• Collaborate across teams (Communications, Engagement, Global Ministries) to align messaging, storytelling, and impact reporting.
• Oversee donor portfolios with excellence, ensuring personalized engagement and long‑term stewardship.
• Use data‑driven insight to refine advancement strategies, improve processes, and track growth trends.
• Host and coordinate events that connect donors and leaders to the frontlines of ministry.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Finance, or related field.
• At least three years of experience in fundraising, donor development/advancement, partnerships, or related fields such as financial services or campaign marketing.
• Proven ability to build relationships, influence decision‑makers, and communicate vision with authenticity and passion.
• Joy‑filled faith in Jesus Christ and a calling to serve through ministry leadership.
• A creative, self‑motivated, and organized approach to strategy and execution.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively, both domestically and internationally.

Who You Are

• A relational leader who thrives on connecting people to purpose.
• A strategic thinker who can move from vision to action.
• A ministry partner who sees generosity as discipleship.
• A team builder who develops and empowers others.
• A servant leader rooted in integrity, humility, and gospel‑centered mission.

Why Join ABWE

For nearly 100 years, ABWE has been equipping missionaries, planting churches, and mobilizing partners to reach the unreached. We’re a collaborative team passionate about advancing the gospel with excellence and authenticity. Here, your leadership will directly shape how God’s resources flow to the frontlines of global mission.

You’ll join a community of believers who pray together, serve together, and celebrate together—all with one shared goal: to see Christ known among every people.

Ready to Make a Global Impact?

If this sounds like you, we’d love to start a conversation.