HEARTFIRE is seeking an exceptional F/T or P/T Development leader with a passion for global evangelical Christian missions and a heart for Gen-Z. This individual will have experience and a zeal for advancement and fundraising, and will be tasked with designing, building and launching HEARTFIRE’s new Development division.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all activities relating to philanthropy and giving.

• Strategically implement a multi-year, coordinated marketing and development effort - including major gifts, donor cultivation, grant proposals, & fundraising events.

• Anticipate future trends and stay at the forefront of new ideas. Envision possibilities others may not.

• Encourage and promote creativity & innovation.

• Nurture and retain existing monthly and annual donors. Cultivate new, long-term donor relationships.

• Identify grant opportunities, create letters of intent, write applications.

• Instill trust and credibility by consistently delivering on commitments - internally and externally.

• Track and analyze fundraising and donor-related metrics, including progress toward fundraising goals, donor retention, success, and ROI of various initiatives

• Develop corporate sponsorship and planned giving programs.

• Lead and execute fundraising events.

• Develop donor communication strategy and materials.

• Represent HEARTFIRE at community and professional events.

• Leverage and attend events for the purposes of donor identification, cultivation, and stewardship.

• Demonstrate competency in the use of donor databases and online fundraising platforms.

• Have an interest in learning how to plan and participate in several HEARTFIRE international medical and humanitarian mission trips each year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration, Communications, Public Relations, Philanthropy, Nonprofit Management, or a closely related field.

• Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) a plus.

• Minimum two (2) years of progressively responsible Development, Advancement or Fundraising experience.

• Experience with the following: individual giving, institutional giving, major gifts, annual fund/membership, planned and capital giving, prospect research, stewardship, special events, and development operations.

• Demonstrated success in donor cultivation, program development, and fundraising event management.

• Grant-writing skills a plus.

• Ability to understand the needs and interests of donors in order to develop and strengthen relationships.

• Self-Management: Takes initiative and acts with available information without waiting for direction. Accepts responsibility for gathering information, taking action, and results.

• Proficiency with CRM donor database software.

• Experience working as part of a collaborative team - including staff and board members.

• Outstanding communication skills - both oral and written.

• Knowledge of ethical fundraising principles and practices.

• An intimate and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.

• A love of global and domestic Christian missions.

• Commitment to the vision, mission, and values statement of HEARTFIRE.

Work Location: Hybrid