Midwest Regional Fundraising Director

Global Disciples; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Disciples seeks a Regional Director to lead a comprehensive Midwest fundraising program, including major gifts, corporate and foundation giving, planned giving, and events. The role reports to the Senior VP Stewardship & Advancement and requires residency in one of the following states: IL, MO, IA, WI, MN, IN, MI or OH.

The position oversees regional fundraising activities, cultivates donors, prepares grant materials, and provides regular progress reports.

Qualifications

• Outstanding relational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with a team to develop and implement a strategic plan.
• Self-starter, initiator who is organized.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct oversight and coordination of the fundraising activities of Global Disciples in the assigned region.
• Weekly report to Senior VP Stewardship & Advancement concerning activities and growth in the assigned region.
• Maintain a proactive, creative leadership role in the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of major donors, business giving, contributions from churches and grants from foundations.
• Cultivate and directly solicit key partners, working with appropriate staff and volunteers, including regional advocate team(s) and intercessor team(s).
• Prepare or oversee direct mail letters, case statements, grants and brochures required to support fundraising efforts.
• Ensure that all partners are appropriately thanked and receive regular communication.
• Implement an effective approach to initiate and grow planned giving among partners.
• Initiate and implement strategies to fulfill the goals in the Annual Review and Plan of Action (ARPA) for the Partner Relations Team.
• Provide detailed reports about fundraising progress to the Senior VP Stewardship & Advancement on a regular basis.
• Serve as a visible spokesperson and advocate for Global Disciples.

Skills

Communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Strategic planning

Job description

Global Disciples seeks a Regional Director to lead a comprehensive Midwest fundraising program, including major gifts, corporate and foundation giving, planned giving, and events. The role reports to the Senior VP Stewardship & Advancement and requires residency in one of the following states: IL, MO, IA, WI, MN, IN, MI or OH.

The position oversees regional fundraising activities, cultivates donors, prepares grant materials, and provides regular progress reports.