Full-Time

Strategic Partnerships Director

Northeast-NY, NJ, PA

Posted on 8/30/2024

World Relief

World Relief

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides humanitarian aid and refugee support

Government & Public Sector
Social Impact

Senior

Baltimore, MD, USA

Hybrid and remote schedules available for limited positions.

Category
Strategic Account Management
Sales & Account Management
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
  • Ability to articulate a personal walk with Jesus Christ and relate it to the ministry of World Relief.
  • Ability to travel regionally- across the states in the territory and international- 25%.
  • Demonstrated success in securing major gifts and cultivating relationships with major donor prospects.
  • Track record of successfully raising funds, closing on major gifts, and meeting revenue goals.
  • Bachelor’s degree, or commensurate work experience and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in non-profit or academic major donor planning, cultivation and stewardship.
Responsibilities
  • An annual income goal for their region.
  • Meeting monthly lead indicator objectives.
  • Retention of major donors and church partners.
  • Donor acquisition and new church partnership development.
  • Implementation of strategic regional events.
  • Working in partnership with the regions local offices in achieving US ministry fundraising goals.
  • Develop, coordinate and manage a defined portfolio of partners within the larger major donor portfolio.
  • Conduct in-person meetings, traveling as necessary/approved, with prospects and existing partners.
  • In advance of each new fiscal year, participate in creation of donor journey strategies for prospective and existing partners.
  • Work with additional staff and donors to facilitate special events.
  • Participate in international vision trips and ministry trips as appropriate for partners journeys.
  • Track all aspects of major donor annual fundraising plans and ensure proper follow-up using World Relief’s preferred donor database management system.
  • Effectively move prospective donors through the World Relief sales process through expert qualifying, pitching and closing skills.
  • Create and deliver engaging partner care and growth strategies for each prospect and partner, adding value to their relationship with World Relief, building trust in the organization and connecting them deeply to our mutual mission.
  • Oversee a timely stewardship process including major donor acknowledgement, ensuring 3-day turnaround, input from appropriate staff, and adherence to overall strategy for each donor.
  • Support donor database management system by ensuring that hard and soft records are up-to-date and accurate.
  • Proactively pursue new leads, converting them into prospects and guiding them through a sales process towards partnership.
  • Maintain confidentiality of all donor-related information.
  • Participate in portfolio reviews three times per year.

World Relief provides humanitarian aid and development services to vulnerable populations, particularly refugees and those affected by crises. The organization works by partnering with over 6,000 churches and 95,000 local volunteers to deliver support and resources effectively. Its approach includes private sponsorship programs, such as the Welcome Corps, which enables individuals to sponsor refugees resettling in the U.S. Unlike many other organizations, World Relief emphasizes community involvement and faith-based partnerships to extend its reach. The goal of World Relief is to create sustainable solutions that address pressing global issues and improve the lives of those in need.

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$116.7K

Headquarters

Baltimore, Maryland

Founded

1944

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What believers are saying

  • Increased focus on digital transformation enhances service delivery and donor engagement.
  • Community sponsorship models like Welcome Corps provide new funding opportunities.
  • Growing interest in climate change projects opens new funding avenues for World Relief.

What critics are saying

  • Faith-based approach may face scrutiny from secular organizations, affecting partnerships.
  • Expansion in Spokane and North Texas may strain resources and operations.
  • Reliance on churches and volunteers could be impacted by declining attendance and volunteerism.

What makes World Relief unique

  • World Relief partners with over 6,000 churches and 95,000 volunteers globally.
  • The organization offers a faith-based approach to humanitarian aid and development.
  • World Relief engages in private sponsorship programs like the Welcome Corps for refugee resettlement.

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