Houston Regional Fundraising Leader

Hope International Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

HOPE International in Houston seeks a Regional Representative to expand funding and nurture donor relationships in the Greater Houston Area. This entrepreneurial role requires meeting annual fundraising goals and acting as an ambassador for HOPE in partnerships with the Regional Development Manager.

You will manage up to 250 donor relationships, plan events, recruit volunteers, and help develop major donors while coordinating with the local HOPE board.

Qualifications

• Personal confession of faith in Jesus Christ and commitment to the mission and vision of HOPE International
• Demonstrated lifestyle of Christ-like humility, compassion and generosity with time, talents and treasure
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• Willing and able to travel; some overnight and international travel required
• Three plus years of fundraising, sales or other relevant professional experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Promote and contribute to the fulfillment of HOPE International’s mission and vision
• Region of responsibility is the Greater Houston Area
• Hold at least 30 face-to-face meetings or donor calls monthly and document in HOPE’s database
• Retain 85% of major donors and 65% of other relationships in region
• Grow giving by $250,000 within two years from new and inherited donors
• Manage up to 250 donor relationships in region
• Develop and cultivate base of at least 5 major donor relationships within two years (each giving over $10,000 annually)
• Partner with Regional Development Manager to lead a vibrant local HOPE board in Houston with 6+ members
• Plan or coordinate local engagement events, including 1 event annually with at least 50 people in attendance
• Facilitate meetings and introductions of high-impact supporters with HOPE’s senior leadership
• Recruit staff, interns and volunteers to work with HOPE domestically and abroad
• Invest in and help develop partnerships in conjunction with HOPE’s giving product owners
• Mobilize and accompany donors to visit HOPE programs abroad
• Attend weekly development team meetings, staff meetings and devotions via conference call
• Attend two weeklong staff retreats annually

Skills

Fundraising experience

People skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Relationship building

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

HOPE International in Houston seeks a Regional Representative to expand funding and nurture donor relationships in the Greater Houston Area. This entrepreneurial role requires meeting annual fundraising goals and acting as an ambassador for HOPE in partnerships with the Regional Development Manager.

You will manage up to 250 donor relationships, plan events, recruit volunteers, and help develop major donors while coordinating with the local HOPE board.