Youth For Christ USA Inc. · 4 months ago
SENIOR MISSION INVESTMENT OFFICER
Denver Metropolitan Area
Part-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expYouth For Christ USA Inc. is a religious nonprofit organization dedicated to reaching young people for Christ. The Senior Mission Investment Officer is responsible for securing and growing financial support for the National Service Center by managing a portfolio of major donors and supporting key funding initiatives.
Religious Institutions
Responsibilities
Works in partnership with the Office of the President
With empowerment of the Holy Spirit, s/he is responsible for growing and sustaining the NSC’s giving partner base/operating funds
Personally develops and maintains a portfolio of major giving partner relationships valued up to $500,000
Plans and participates in each stage of the fundraising cycle to initiate contact with potential and existing major donors; contributes to the development of suitable cultivation strategies; moves prospects and donors in an appropriate and timely fashion toward invitation; makes invitations; and maintains stewardship and appreciation tactics
Maintains all faithful development activities defined by YFC USA’s Development model (as advised and aligned across the movement by the National Development Strategist)
Meets or exceeds measurable targets to acquire new partners and ensure all existing partners are faithfully cultivated
Facilitate faithful activities in the areas of: President’s circle relationships, Key relationships/major giving partners for the national mission, including conducting research of our wider partner base for major giving potential, Monthly partners within the “circle of influence” of fully engaged NSC staff, or that emerge as leads from external marketing strategies provided by the YFC Marketing team, Acquiring and maintaining key foundation/grants relationships, Occasional national development events
Regularly assessing and reporting the progress towards agreed-upon goals and benchmarks
Maintains records and reports of all development activity, in Salesforce -- YFC’s Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) software for all operations (appointment logging, giving partner information and insights, research, pledge tracking, gift designations)
Assists the Gift Processing team in clarifying giving partner intent/designation where necessary, or by refining established policies from time to time in coordination with the Finance Department
Works with the NSC staff to implement capital campaigns, as designed and requested by the executive team
Collaborates and coordinates with staff in all departments to maximize donor relationships and philanthropic giving
Completes and assesses prospect research
Actively manages and grows their portfolio of donors
Speaks knowledgably about Youth For Christ and serves as an ambassador in the community
Participates in projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
A proven track record in fundraising results, with experience in annually growing and managing a $500K major gift portfolio
Expertise in Kingdom fundraising philosophies and principles
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to make decisions and exercise good judgment in a changing environment with ability to anticipate future needs
Must have a strong customer service orientation, earning trust of giving partners and team members alike
Relational but sales-oriented person. Driven by the need to resource a critically important mission of reaching kids, while respecting the stewardship priorities of all our giving partners
Ministerial – able to minister to giving partner's personal needs and to help disciple their walk with Christ, especially as it relates to generosity in God's Kingdom
Seeks authentic Christ-Centered relationships with people of various backgrounds, fosters an inviting environment and empowers historically marginalized groups and indigenous populations (within the local context), through active listening, inclusion, advocacy for those who are vulnerable and respect of others' experiences. (Kingdom Inspired Diversity)
Ability to humbly serve and honor others even in difficult situations with prayer, consistency, transparency, and resilience. (Enduring Humility)
Demonstrates proper reliance on God, others, and self through generous giving of time and skills, by collaboratively incorporating others' ideas, welcoming candid input, recognizing others' need for grace and extending forgiveness and empathy. (Relentless Trust)
Prioritizes others' needs for a missional outcome, characterized by joy, with active listening and problem-solving skills, while encouraging and empowering fellow believers. (Joyful Camaraderie)
Trusts God with new approaches and changes, and communicates needs and limits with emotional intelligence, while seeking confidence and wisdom in Christ. (Courageous Faithfulness)
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Certifications in Kingdom-oriented fund development a plus
5-7 years' experience in fund development, sales management, or donor relations, ideally in an in-house leadership role within a complex nonprofit entity
Benefits
Vacation time
Sick Time
12 paid holidays
Paid week off between Christmas and New Years
Medical
Dental
Vision
Supplemental Accident
YFC Contribution to Health Savings Account (HSA): $800 Single / $1,000 Family
Up to 3% 403(b) match upon hire, up to 5% with tenure.
Access to EAP services
Short-term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life/AD&D
Company
Youth For Christ USA Inc.
YFC reaches young people everywhere, working together with the local church and other like-minded partners to raise up lifelong followers of Jesus who lead by their godliness in lifestyle, devotion to the Word of God and prayer, passion for sharing the love of Christ and commitment to social involvement.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jacob Bland
President/CEO
Sean Wallinger
Chief Financial Officer
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