Director – Corporate & Foundation Relations

International

Posted on 9/21/2023

INACTIVE

1,001-5,000 employees

Christian humanitarian organization serving the vulnerable

Company Overview

World Relief stands out as a compassionate employer, fostering a culture of empowerment and service through its mission to aid the most vulnerable. With a proven track record of over 75 years, it has demonstrated industry leadership in humanitarian efforts across 100 countries, leveraging partnerships with local churches and communities to develop sustainable solutions to global issues. The organization's commitment to advocacy and influencing policy makers further underscores its competitive edge in effecting meaningful change.

Social Impact

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$120K

Founded

1944

Headquarters

Baltimore, Maryland

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 14%

1 year growth

↑ 25%

2 year growth

↑ 31%

Locations

Baltimore, MD, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Sales

PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides

Communications

Word/Pages/Docs

CategoriesNew

Sales & Account Management

Product

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to close and steward seven and eight figure partnerships
Prior fundraising, business development, and/or sales experience
Knowledge of international development and/or humanitarian space
Deep knowledge and understanding of foundations, and, ideally, an existing network of contacts in the field
Experience communicating international program operations to external audiences in a clear, concise, and compelling manner
Ability to articulate World Relief's mission and position persuasively to diverse audiences
Ability to work effectively both as a team member and independently
Ability to capture and organize complex information
Excellent analytical/problem-solving skills and detail orientation
Experience finding creative ways to optimize limited resources
Flexibility and ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects
Ability to use Raiser's Edge donor tracking system or equivalent
Good understanding of World Relief and/or integral (holistic) mission
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Mature team player with strong interpersonal skills and high “emotional quotient.”
Ability to clearly articulate personal walk with Christ
Mature and personal Christian faith
Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Evangelicals For the Health of The Nation document
Minimum of 7-10 years' direct experience in sales, foundation work, fundraising, or philanthropy. 10-15+ ideal
Excellent written and verbal communications skills; attention to detail and ability to execute well
Comfort with travel to rural areas to the developing world; flexibility to travel and host partners in international locations at times
Ability to conduct long or irregular hours during periods of preparation for events, crisis response situations, or proposal submissions
Based in the United States
Travel may be up to 20% and may include rural areas in developing world at times
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations
The ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-15 pounds
Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application information
The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear

Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Cultivate and build “best in class” partnerships with corporations and private foundations, in support of World Relief International Programs
Identify and develop new strategic and collaborative international funding opportunities/initiatives with current and potential partners
Develop and submit proposals, drawing on input and expertise from program staff
Proactively pursue relationships with foundations and companies whose mission aligns with our vision, and build deep relationships to the point of a grant award-creative thinking, persistence and entrepreneurialism needed
Equip leadership with the tools they need to lead our biggest foundation relationships with excellence
Coordinate necessary internal and external resources to ensure international grant programs are effectively executed and partners' needs are fully met
Ensure timely receipt of project deliverables and required reports; partner with colleagues to prepare and submit consolidated reports to funders and other internal and external stakeholders on the progress of partnerships with funders
Deliver world-class written and verbal communications that demonstrate the impact of giving to World Relief
Travel and represent World Relief at meetings with prospects, conferences, and events
Navigate a complex relationship map of internal and external players
Function as part of a team environment with key leaders in the organization, including at the S/VP, President and CEO level
General office setting. World Relief also offers hybrid and remote schedules for limited positions
Great lengths of time working on computer, reading from computer screen, entering information, standing at copier or fax machine, and some time on the phone or in virtual meetings may be required
Year-end archiving activities involve repeated lifting and bending
Physical, emotional and intellectual demands
Equipment used: Employee computer (desktop or laptop), printer, and copier
All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. This position description is not all-inclusive and is always under review

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:

World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization that is fighting for change that lasts, right here in the U.S. and across the globe. We bring sustainable solutions to the world’s greatest problems – disasters, extreme poverty, violence, oppression, and mass displacement. The organization is approximately 75 years old and has worked in over 100 countries around the world since its founding.

In the United States, we come alongside local churches, community organizations and hundreds of individual volunteers to support newly arriving refugee and other immigrant families. Today, we are proud to partner with over 6,000 local churches, and 95,000 volunteers globally to bring hope, healing and transformation to the most vulnerable.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten? Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor?

If you answered ‘yes’, to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you.

Are you passionate about utilizing your gifts to connect people to God’s work around the world? The Director, Corporate & Foundation Partnerships, International will play a critical role in the success of World Relief’s ability to fundraise for its global work. S/he will lead/join the corporate and foundation team as a frontline fundraiser and is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of corporate and private foundation gifts and grants in support of World Relief’s international priorities. S/he will develop and implement strategies that align our strengths, initiatives, and priorities with corporate and foundation programs, and will play a key role in positioning the organization on the leading edge within a myriad of disciplines in an effort to increase corporate and foundation partnerships within World Relief. Strong candidates will have a background in sales, communications, relationship management and strategy.

This position will report to the Senior Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations and will collaborate closely with the VP Strategic Engagement, the Corporate & Foundations Team, CEO’s Office, and technical program department leaders and staff. The position will be part of defining strategy, interfacing with internal program staff for project development, stewarding high impact proposals/reports, and developing relevant content to generate leads. Ideal candidates will bring an existing network of foundation relationships, and a penchant for teamwork, flexibility, and creative thinking. They will drive toward results. Collaborate in ways that deliver. Persist and innovate over time to reach success.

Role & Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Cultivate and build “best in class” partnerships with corporations and private foundations, in support of World Relief International Programs.
Identify and develop new strategic and collaborative international funding opportunities/initiatives with current and potential partners.
Develop and submit proposals, drawing on input and expertise from program staff.
Proactively pursue relationships with foundations and companies whose mission aligns with our vision, and build deep relationships to the point of a grant award—creative thinking, persistence and entrepreneurialism needed.
Equip leadership with the tools they need to lead our biggest foundation relationships with excellence.
Coordinate necessary internal and external resources to ensure international grant programs are effectively executed and partners’ needs are fully met.
Ensure timely receipt of project deliverables and required reports; partner with colleagues to prepare and submit consolidated reports to funders and other internal and external stakeholders on the progress of partnerships with funders.
Deliver world-class written and verbal communications that demonstrate the impact of giving to World Relief.
Travel and represent World Relief at meetings with prospects, conferences, and events.
Navigate a complex relationship map of internal and external players.
Function as part of a team environment with key leaders in the organization, including at the S/VP, President and CEO level.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Demonstrated ability to close and steward seven and eight figure partnerships.
Prior fundraising, business development, and/or sales experience.
Knowledge of international development and/or humanitarian space.
Deep knowledge and understanding of foundations, and, ideally, an existing network of contacts in the field.
Experience communicating international program operations to external audiences in a clear, concise, and compelling manner.
Ability to articulate World Relief’s mission and position persuasively to diverse audiences.
Ability to work effectively both as a team member and independently.
Ability to capture and organize complex information.
Excellent analytical/problem-solving skills and detail orientation.
Experience finding creative ways to optimize limited resources.
Flexibility and ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects.
Ability to use Raiser’s Edge donor tracking system or equivalent.
Good understanding of World Relief and/or integral (holistic) mission.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Mature team player with strong interpersonal skills and high “emotional quotient.”
Ability to clearly articulate personal walk with Christ.

Requirements

Mature and personal Christian faith
Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Evangelicals For the Health of The Nation document
Minimum of 7-10 years’ direct experience in sales, foundation work, fundraising, or philanthropy. 10-15+ ideal.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills; attention to detail and ability to execute well.
Comfort with travel to rural areas to the developing world; flexibility to travel and host partners in international locations at times.
Ability to conduct long or irregular hours during periods of preparation for events, crisis response situations, or proposal submissions.
Based in the United States.
Travel may be up to 20% and may include rural areas in developing world at times.

World Relief offers a competitive benefits package (25 hours + per week):

World Relief contributes to monthly premiums:

-Medical

-Dental

Additional Benefits:

-Offer 16 Paid Holidays!

-Vision

- Paid Sick and Vacation Time

- Paid Parental Leave (12 weeks for qualified employees)

-FSAs: Medical & Dependent Care, & Commuter Funding

-Supplemental Life Insurance (employee, spouse, and children)

-Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident insurance policies

World Relief pays 100% for eligible employees:

-Group Term Life (employee, spouse, and children)

-Long Term & Short-term Disability

-Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)

-Long Distance Travel Insurance

-Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

World Relief - Retirement:

-401K & Roth

-WR matches up to 4%, then an additional quarter percent up to 10%

-Eligibility: Full Time is eligible after 3 months of employment. Part time is eligible after 1000 hours in a year.

World Relief Discounts (Immediately Eligible):

-Verizon

-Pet Insurance through Nationwide

-Home and Auto insurance through Liberty Mutual

-Working Advantage Discount Program

World Relief is honored to be recognized with the Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation, Silver Level for meeting or exceeding the core components of our well-being program including leadership and culture, program foundations, program execution, and whole person health.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations

·The ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-15 pounds.

·Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application information.

·The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

·General office setting. World Relief also offers hybrid and remote schedules for limited positions.

·Great lengths of time working on computer, reading from computer screen, entering information, standing at copier or fax machine, and some time on the phone or in virtual meetings may be required.

·Year-end archiving activities involve repeated lifting and bending.

·Physical, emotional and intellectual demands

·Equipment used: Employee computer (desktop or laptop), printer, and copier.

·All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. This position description is not all-inclusive and is always under review.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

For World Relief staff, strong commitment to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief is essential, and Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment, based upon United States federal guidelines provided in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Legal Background in the United States

World Relief is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. World Relief strictly prohibits and does not tolerate unlawful discrimination against employees on the basis of person’s race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law, which does not conflict with the protections afforded World Relief as a faith-based employer.

In addition, physical or mental limitations will not be a factor in the application of World Relief’s employment policies or employee practices, except for those situations in which occupational requirement make consideration of such factors necessary.

Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e 1(a) World Relief has the right to, and does, hire only candidates who agree with World Relief’s Statement of Faith.