Director of Stewardship & Donor Engagement

CFS; Naperville (IL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Pastor / Director of Stewardship to champion giving as discipleship within a growing nonprofit church community in Naperville, IL. The role leads donor care, communication, and engagement, especially with major contributors, and guides capital campaigns in alignment with the church’s mission.

The position can be filled by a pastor with stewardship focus or a fundraising professional. AFP membership and CFRE certification are desired; Bachelor’s degree required.

Qualifications

• Pastoral experience with demonstrated impact on stewardship OR experience as a major gift officer or other fundraising professional with the ability to address stewardship as a matter of
• AFP membership desired; CFRE certification
• Solid foundation of Christian faith, with the ability to address giving consistent with biblical principles of stewardship.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Philanthropy, Ministry, or related field

Responsibilities

• Champion faithful stewardship throughout the Church, addressing stewardship as a matter of discipleship.
• Coordinate contacting and pastoral care for the top 100 financial leaders and any individuals with significant giving changes.
• Strategize with Senior Staff on connections, thank-you initiatives, and discipleship with top financial leaders.
• Coach and equip staff and volunteers who speak publicly about giving and
• Educate and provide resources for all staff on the principles of
• Communicate processes for contributing marketable securities to stock
• Engage and communicate with first-time financial contributors to ensure clarity and
• Promote, educate, and facilitate planned giving opportunities, including gifts through wills, trusts, and other vehicles.
• Assist in the development of an endowment fund, should the church decide to establish
• Continually evaluate and improve online and app giving
• Prepare regular giver and giving trend reports for leadership to support strategic decision-

Skills

Pastoral experience

Major gift fundraising

Discipleship focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Finance

Philanthropy

Ministry

Job description

CFS is seeking a Pastor / Director of Stewardship to champion giving as discipleship within a growing nonprofit church community in Naperville, IL. The role leads donor care, communication, and engagement, especially with major contributors, and guides capital campaigns in alignment with the church’s mission.

The position can be filled by a pastor with stewardship focus or a fundraising professional. AFP membership and CFRE certification are desired; Bachelor’s degree required.