> Resource Partnership Development Coordinator

Mission Quest; United States; Remote; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Quest is seeking a Resource Partnership Development Coordinator to advance ministry initiatives through cultivating financial partners, donor relationships, and fundraising for projects. This remote, full-time role requires relational, mission-driven individuals who can build a personal support network while raising funds in alignment with Mission Quest’s goals.

The coordinator will partner with leadership to craft strategies, communicate needs clearly, and engage churches and partners.

Qualifications

• A mature follower of Jesus Christ and active member in good standing of a local evangelical church.
• Demonstrated commitment to missions, discipleship, and the work of the local church.
• Experience in fundraising, donor relations, ministry partnership development, sales, communications, or a related field is preferred.
• Ability to raise personal support and cultivate long-term financial partnerships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to cast vision clearly and persuasively.
• Highly relational, self-motivated, organized, and dependable with strong follow-through.
• Comfortable initiating conversations, scheduling meetings, making presentations, and asking for financial support.
• Ability to handle sensitive financial and donor information with discretion and professionalism.
• Comfortable learning and using technology, including CRM systems, Microsoft Office, project management tools, and communication platforms.
• Willingness to serve under leadership and work in alignment with Mission Quest’s mission, doctrinal convictions, and core values.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate relationships with individuals, churches, and ministry partners who may be interested in supporting Mission Quest projects.
• Communicate the vision, purpose, and needs of Mission Quest in a clear, compelling, and faithful manner.
• Develop and implement a fundraising strategy for Mission Quest projects in collaboration with leadership.
• Raise financial support for designated Mission Quest initiatives, campaigns, and project needs.
• Maintain regular communication with donors and partners through updates, reports, meetings, and personal follow-up.
• Identify new funding opportunities and help expand the network of Mission Quest supporters.
• Track donor relationships, pledges, commitments, and follow-up tasks using appropriate systems or tools.
• Prepare project summaries, donor updates, presentation materials, and fundraising communications.
• Coordinate with Mission Quest leadership to understand current project needs, funding priorities, and timelines.
• Assist with events, meetings, presentations, or church engagements related to Mission Quest fundraising.
• Maintain accurate records and handle donor-related information with discretion and professionalism.

Job description

JOB TYPE : Full-time - 40 hours/week
LOCATION : Remote
DEPARTMENT : Mission Quest / Development
REPORTS TO : TBD
PAY RATE : Support-raised position

The Resource Partnership Development Coordinator for Mission Quest plays a vital role in advancing Mission Quest projects by cultivating financial partners, developing donor relationships, and helping secure the resources needed for ministry initiatives.

This is a support-raised position, meaning the candidate is responsible for building and maintaining a personal support team while also raising funds for Mission Quest projects. The ideal candidate is relationally skilled, mission-driven, self-motivated, and able to communicate vision clearly to individuals, churches, and ministry partners.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Resource Partnership Development

• Cultivate relationships with individuals, churches, and ministry partners who may be interested in supporting Mission Quest projects.
• Communicate the vision, purpose, and needs of Mission Quest in a clear, compelling, and faithful manner.
• Develop and implement a fundraising strategy for Mission Quest projects in collaboration with leadership.
• Raise financial support for designated Mission Quest initiatives, campaigns, and project needs.
• Maintain regular communication with donors and partners through updates, reports, meetings, and personal follow-up.
• Identify new funding opportunities and help expand the network of Mission Quest supporters.

Administrative and Communication Support

• Track donor relationships, pledges, commitments, and follow-up tasks using appropriate systems or tools.
• Prepare project summaries, donor updates, presentation materials, and fundraising communications.
• Coordinate with Mission Quest leadership to understand current project needs, funding priorities, and timelines.
• Assist with events, meetings, presentations, or church engagements related to Mission Quest fundraising.
• Maintain accurate records and handle donor-related information with discretion and professionalis

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A mature follower of Jesus Christ and active member in good standing of a local evangelical church.
• Demonstrated commitment to missions, discipleship, and the work of the local church.
• Experience in fundraising, donor relations, ministry partnership development, sales, communications, or a related field is preferred.
• Ability to raise personal support and cultivate long-term financial partnerships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to cast vision clearly and persuasively.
• Highly relational, self-motivated, organized, and dependable with strong follow-through.
• Comfortable initiating conversations, scheduling meetings, making presentations, and asking for financial support.
• Ability to handle sensitive financial and donor information with discretion and professionalism.
• Comfortable learning and using technology, including CRM systems, Microsoft Office, project management tools, and communication platforms.
• Willingness to serve under leadership and work in alignment with Mission Quest’s mission, doctrinal convictions, and core values.