Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities
Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.
- Create and execute a comprehensive fundraising plan aligned with MMYFC’s mission and goals
- Build and execute strategy to raise money necessary to fund annual operating expenses ($2 million in FY2024) as well as all current and future strategic efforts to reach young people with the gospel
- Identify and pursue diverse funding sources including individual donors, foundations, corporations, planned giving, monthly giving, and more
- Maximize fund development impact of all fundraising campaigns, events, and initiatives
Donor Cultivation and Stewardship
Build and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective donors, ensuring effective communication and engagementDevelop personalized cultivation strategies to deepen donor relationships and increase giving levelsImplement stewardship practices to recognize and appreciate donors, ensuring their continued support and involvementCreate and oversee the Metro Maryland footprint of donor relationshipCreate and oversee donor experience from beginning to end with the goal of fostering donor trust and donor delightInvestigate and assess the grant writing opportunities to expand the funding resources for MMYFCIf grants are pursued, oversee grant writing and management processes, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements and deadlinesTeam Leadership and Collaboration
Provide strategic leadership and guidance to the staff team, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented work environmentSet clear goals and expectations, monitor progress, and provide ongoing support and professional development opportunitiesCollaborate with other staff members and stakeholders to align development efforts with organizational priorities and initiativesFinancial Planning and Budgeting
Work closely with the ED and Board Finance Lead to develop and manage the annual development budgetMonitor revenue projections, track fundraising progress, and provide regular reports to the leadership team and Board of DirectorsPosition Requirements
Knowledge & Skills
Be comfortable in a public facing roleBe skilled in giving partner recruitment and relationship cultivationHave the ability to inspire, assemble, and mobilize staff to participate enthusiastically, meeting their “circle of influence” goalsPossess the maturity and ability to interact with all types of peopleEnjoy developing relationships with people over timeBe detail-oriented and committed to tracking every conversation in your databaseValue and appreciate the power of storiesStrong verbal and written communication skillsAble to follow a prescribed model while working creatively within its parametersExcited about learning new thingsAbility to organize and plan eventsAbility to assemble and empower teamsEnjoy networking in your cityWork independently and accomplish required tasksMust be willing to demonstrate and / or possess the following :
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)Seeks and fosters authentic Christ-Centered relationships with people of various backgrounds and an inviting environment and empowers historically marginalized groups and indigenous populations (within the local context), through active listening, inclusion, advocacy of those who are vulnerable and respect of others’ experiences. (Kingdom Inspired Diversity)Credentials Required & Preferred Education
Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising or executive sales leadership, with a proven track record of success in securing major gifts, grants, and corporate sponsorshipsEOE Statement
YFC is classified as an Association of Churches and as such our hiring practices reflect that designation. As a religious nonprofit organization, Youth For Christ incorporates within each leader role, the requirement to model, teach, share and live the faith. The relationship between YFC’s mission and each of its leaders is its lifeblood and as such does at all times and in all instances reserve the right to make employment decisions based upon a person’s religious beliefs, personal character and lifestyle consistent with our understanding of the Bible or with our overall goals and requirements for Christian ministry.
We seek to create a workplace that is intentional about Kingdom Inspired Diversity. Our commitment to our employees extends to their opportunities for growth, development, promotion, training and compensation.
We will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to the organization.
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