Donor Relations Director - Hurst, United States - Bible League International

Description

This is not just a job opportunity, this is an opportunity
to transform lives

Summary

The Donor Relations Director - Texas builds and stewards
meaningful and enduring relationships with Bible League
International's donors and other supporters (churches,
organizations, corporations, non-profits, and volunteers) in order
to raise support through contributions of funds, time, prayer and
effort. The DRD typically works with donors with annual giving in
$5,000+range, helping them grow in their commitment to supporting
Bible League's global ministry. The DRD collaborates with
colleagues in the Donor Relations Team to plan and implement a
holistic approach to existing and potential donors in an assigned
territory. Through prayer, effective communication, and humble
service, the DRD encourages the personal growth of the donor as a
vital and essential partner in this Spirit-led movement to fulfill
the Great Commission.

Bible League International serves the under-resourced Church
with Bibles and training to transform lives worldwide through God's
Word Our team is excited about God's calling on our ministry and
serves Him in His mission for the world, with commitment and joy.
We hope you will consider His leading in using your God-given gifts
and abilities to help fulfill the Great Commission in serving at
Bible League International For more information about Bible League
International, visit
Also take a moment and view our careers video to learn
more about our culture through our staff at Bible League.

Duties

1. Connect and build relationships with new and established BLI
   supporters through meaningful conversations, ministry updates,
   compelling stories, and prayers which articulate effectively the
   vision, mission, identity, services and funding needs of Bible
   League International.
   
2. Solicit funds for Bible League's global ministry through
   personal visits as the primary means of communication, as well as
   phone calls, notes, printed and electronic media.
   
3. Articulate effectively a "stewardship theology" that ministers
   to the donor and helps them to recognize and fulfill their role as
   stewards of God's resources.
   
4. Systematically ask questions to ensure that communications are
   in line with donors' Make appropriate assessments of BLI's
   supporters' needs and areas of ministry interests.
   
5. Based on above mentioned assessments and in collaboration with
   various relevant departments of BLI (Marketing, Scripture
   Engagement, etc.) set and develop goals/strategy for a long-term
   relational engagement through personal interaction with BLI's
   supporters using a "Moves Management" model
   
6. As a part of the Donor Relations team, actively participate in
   carrying out the Path to Full Engagement donor development
   steps
   
   
7. Create a written moves management cultivation plan for the 20%
   of donors that give 80% of revenue from the assigned territory,
   meeting goals for an increasing number of successful responses each
   year. The plan will include strategies and benchmarks for
   upgrading giving levels and requesting and receiving gifts.
   Identification of each donor's giving capacity, cultivating to
   appropriate levels, and continually increasing donor retention are
   keys to success.
   
8. Find new and creative ways to develop new donors and regain
   lapsed ones.
   
9. Ensure that new assignments receive appropriate treatment in
   accordance with the current BLI Onboarding
   expectations/guidelines.
   
10. Recommend appropriate donors for invitation to the Leadership
    Circle.
    
11. Participate in the identification of high-capacity donors and
    preparation of personalized proposals for each identified
    donor.
    
12. Attend and participate in Donor Relations Team meetings and
    activities.
    
    
13. Present Bible League's ministry at churches through
    presentations, workshops, sermons, and other activities in order to
    raise awareness, minister to the local church, and develop new
    donor relationships.
    
14. Identify and follow-up on opportunities to present Bible League
    International to new potential donors to ensure growth in ministry
    support within the territory. Leverage current donors' networks to
    locate prospective new supporters.
    
15. Focus on cultivating major level supporters with the capacity
    to give $5,000 and above. Successfully retain their partnership and
    increase their giving levels.
    
16. Serve donors by informing, educating, and advising them, as
    appropriate, of stewardship principles, including estate planning
    opportunities. Inform donors of estate planning services offered by
    Bible League International, involving the office of Planned Giving
    as needed.
    
17. Participate in approved public events, conferences,
    marketing/PR, donor vision trips, and other opportunities to expand
    the donors' connection to the mission and vision of Bible League
    International.
    
18. Stay up-to-date on BLI core programs, as well as marketing
    materials and current campaigns.
    
19. Be continually aware of religious, geo-political and global
    events and culture.
    
20. Cultivate referrals among churches for the purpose of
    implementing BLI's core programs, and engaging the churches in
    volunteer as well as fund-raising opportunities
    
    
21. Execute timely and appropriate follow up with BLI supporters
    through "Thank-You" calls, notes, prayer calls, provision of
    relevant information, etc.
    
    
22. Document all donor interactions in the CRM system
    
    
23. Work well with other departments and be open to change as
    needed.
    
    Organizational Relationships
    

    Reports to: Senior Donor Relations Director
    

    Collaborates with: Internal groups, Donor Relations Managers,
    Volunteers, Planned Giving, US Ministries, Marketing and
    Development, Partner Services, Scripture Engagement, etc. to meet
    donor needs.
    

    Qualifications
    

    1. Must be a Christian, having a personal relationship with Jesus
       Christ. Must also agree with our statement of
       faith and conduct his/herself in a Christ-like manner.
       
    2. Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
       
    3. Minimum of 5 years of successful fundraising experience for a
       nonprofit or charitable organization, or equivalent experience in a
       related Development role such as Development sales or territory
       management.
       
    4. Must be a self-starter and be able to work independently,
       including fulfillment of essential responsibilities outside of the
       corporate office
       
    5. Understanding of fundraising as service and a stewardship
       ministry.
       
    6. Experience working with Christians and churches in the
       evangelical community.
       
    7. Displays humility and servant leadership with emotional
       intelligence and an exceptional ability to understand the passion
       and heart of the donor.
       
    8. Displays aptitude in the core competencies necessary to fulfill
       the position:
       
       
    9. Ability to focus on learning BLI's ministry and identifying
       opportunities to share with donors
       
    10. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively the mission,
        vision and daily ministry of Bible League International
        
    11. Ability to discern and identify donor interests and capacity,
        and to present a vision of ministry that matches and raises those
        interests and capacity
        
    12. Ability to cultivate relationships with donors that lead to
        increasing levels of interest, involvement and investment
        
    13. Ability to articulate clear, direct requests for financial
        support
        
    14. Ability to request and encourage referrals from current donors
        that will lead to new involvement and investment in ministry
        
    15. Ability to steward donors across a large geographic
        territory. Management duties include:
        
        
    16. Weekly, monthly and annual planning for donor contact and
        cultivation
        
    17. Travel planning that provides efficient and effective
        management of expenses and time spent with donors
        
    18. Administrative duties that provide essential communication of
        information between the DRD and PRA, supervisors and administrative
        staff at headquarters
        
    19. Office maintenance to ensure proper use and confidentiality of
        tools, materials and information
        
        
    20. Ability to work with great effectiveness with other fundraising
        colleagues and regional team members.
        
    21. Above average communication, persuasion, listening and
        presentation skills, understanding that it must be the Holy Spirit
        who moves the human heart. The DRD must have a pleasant and
        outgoing demeanor, be a self-motivator, and present a neat,
        professional and appropriate appearance.
        
    22. In order to build a regional territory it is essential that the
        DRD be able to follow-up on opportunities to present Bible League
        International to new potential donors.
        
    23. DRD must articulate effectively the vision, mission to selected
        churches and individuals as well as approved foundations and
        businesses.
        
    24. Tolerant of varying theological viewpoints, and able to view
        all believers as brothers and sisters in Christ.
        
        Standards of Performance
        

        In day-to-day responsibilities, this position will carry out
        Bible League International's core values which are:
        

    25. Prayer – Our relationship with Jesus Christ.
        
    26. Calling – God's call into His work.
        
    27. Service – Serving God and others.
        
    28. Unity – Working together in unity.
        
    29. Integrity – In line with God's Word in word and deed.
        
    30. Vision – A Christ-centered hope and perspective.
        
        Performance Evaluations
        

        You will meet with your manager in alignment with our fiscal
        year to discuss accomplishments and priorities four times per
        fiscal year.
        

        Bible League International offers employees a comprehensive
        benefits package including a generous 401k plan. As a part of our
        Statement of Faith BLI champions the training and professional
        development of our employees. We are also Public Service Loan
        Forgiveness qualifying public service employer. If you want to
        learn more about this exciting role or if you would like to apply,
        please visit our application site
        here.