State Director, Faith-Based Child Welfare & Fundraising

Lifeline; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifeline is seeking a Staff Leader in Mississippi to direct and develop ministry support, fundraising and state-office operations. The role emphasizes biblical leadership, budget oversight, and partnership building with churches and donors, while ensuring compliance with state licensing and board policies.

Responsibilities span supervising staff, managing fundraising campaigns, church partnerships, and family recruitment initiatives, with travel across the state as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and six years of experience in human services (3 years in supervision/leadership) or Master's Degree with four years' experience in human services (2 years in supervision/leadership).
• Experience in fundraising, non-profits, and ministry is encouraged.
• This position works in a local office environment, although travel around the local community and the state is necessary from time to time.
• Reports to the Regional Director for the state.

Responsibilities

• Directs, evaluates and creates financial sustainability for discipleship focused ministries including birth parent, child-placing and strategic orphan care by leading and functioning within policies and procedures established by the Board of Directors.
• Organizes and directs the work of the state office and delegates responsibilities to staff members as appropriate.
• Utilizes Lifeline's databases to track progress of goals and log communication.
• Responsible for assisting in the preparation of the annual state budget and controls expenditures according to budgetary allowances.
• Makes annual reports to the State Department of Human Resources (or its equivalent), as required, including any incident which is considered to jeopardize the life of a child, staff member, or other person.
• Represents the agency in a professional manner in and away from the office.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Non-profits

Ministry experience

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree with 6+ years in human services or Master's with 4+ years in human services (2+ years in supervision)

Job description

Lifeline is seeking a Staff Leader in Mississippi to direct and develop ministry support, fundraising and state-office operations. The role emphasizes biblical leadership, budget oversight, and partnership building with churches and donors, while ensuring compliance with state licensing and board policies.

Responsibilities span supervising staff, managing fundraising campaigns, church partnerships, and family recruitment initiatives, with travel across the state as needed.