What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Special Gifts position at Christ Church?
Director of Special Gifts Job Description
The Director of Special Gifts provides general administrative oversight to matters of financial stewardship in the life of the church.
Snapshots of Responsibilities:
- Create and implement strategies for donor development and cultivation of generous giving which will provide a diverse funding base that will complement the more traditional route of tithes and offerings.
- Broaden Christ Church's fundraising practices by developing approaches such as planned giving, solicitation of bequests, and endowment programs.
- Work with key staff to identify or develop a comprehensive curriculum in stewardship for use with all age groups in the congregation. This will result in the members' growth in their understanding and practice of Christian stewardship, including stewardship of income, time, gifts, and talents.
Leadership Roles and Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership in developing and promoting appropriate educational programs for congregation and other church bodies; invite interested individuals to invest in the mission of the church through planned giving.
- Maintains liaison with Finance Dept. to ensure appropriate letters and correspondence goes out to reflect first-time givers, significant gifts, etc.
- Develop a plan for regular touch-points for all donor levels.
Requirements:
- An ability to spearhead major initiatives and projects from conception to execution.
- Leadership and administrative skills with a special ability to lead volunteer teams.
- 1-2 years experience in the field of project development, leadership, recruiting, training, and public speaking.
- Excellent interpersonal, writing and proofreading skills.
- Excellent time management skills with an ability to take initiative and work in a fast-paced environment.
Education and Benefits:
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Organizational or Business Management or related field. All full-time employees of Christ Church enjoy a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plan with company match, coverage for basic life and personal accident insurance and paid time off.
