Job Overview

Global Disciples is seeking a new Vice President of Individual Partner Relations to expand the organization's impact, helping to bring the message of Christ to thousands more in the least-reached areas. Reporting to the North America President, the VP of Individual Partner Relations will lead the individual giving team responsible for engaging donors at the mass market, mid, major, and planned giving levels. The role combines fundraising strategy, team leadership, collaboration with marketing/communications, and major donor cultivation. The VP will ultimately build the individual giving program of the future, leveraging the team's current successes, expanding the donor base, and shaping the team as it evolves and grows.

Job Description

• Develop a multi-year strategic plan to guide the team's efforts.
• Plan and implement multi-faceted fundraising campaigns (annual giving, planned giving, special events, and personal appeals).
• Manage the performance of direct reports.
• Actively work to secure major gifts of $10,000 or more.
• Steward donors through ongoing communications and activities. Engage in prospect research, donor cultivation, and gift solicitation.
• Monitor progress against fundraising targets.
• Work with the Marketing and Communications team to design a comprehensive solicitation calendar.
• Produce well-written, accurate, and timely correspondence in support of donor stewardship.
• Assess and improve the efficiency of the donor cycle.
• Proactively seek new funding sources. Maintain and build relationships with current/past donors.
• Cultivate and directly solicit key partners.
• Oversee the CRM database (Salesforce)
• Ensure that all financial partners are properly thanked.
• Implement effective approaches to initiate and grow planned giving among partners.
• Establish a system of accountability for the Partner Relations Team to consistently report donor contact.
• Conduct quarterly performance reviews for donor officers.
• Serve as a visible spokesperson and advocate for Global Disciples.