POSITION OPENING
Board of International Ministries (IM)
American Baptist Churches in the USA
Title: Director of Congregational Giving
Location: Negotiable
Start Date: Immediate
Major Responsibilities:
· Develop and implement strategies for engaging congregations that have already demonstrated their support for IM and deepen that relationship;
· Coordinate efforts to cultivate relationships with churches;
· Develop strategies to help churches increase giving to the World Mission Offering;
· Participate in national, regional and local events, church seminars and workshops; and
· Identify, with Mission Partnership Coordinators and Missionary Partnership Teams (MPTs) ways in which to support the fundraising efforts of MPTs.
Minimum Qualifications:
· BA or BS required; MA, MS or MBA preferred;
· Minimum of 5-7 years of development experience with successful track record of having deepened relationships with existing donors (churches or individuals) while cultivating new relationships, preferably in a faith-based environment;
· Proven understanding of local congregational realities and perspectives;
· Passion for International Ministries and an ability to translate that passion into a personal and team-wide pursuit of IM’s fundraising goals;
· Ability to interpret the mission, missiology and vision of IM;
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
· Cross cultural experience preferred;
· Ability and desire for extensive travel – job requires 50% travel; and
· Member of an ABC church.
Compensation Package:
Salary commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package include healthcare, retirement plan, vacation time, etc.
Application Deadline: February 28, 2007
Send a letter of application, resume, and the names/addresses/phone numbers of three (3) professional references by February 28, 2007 to: Wendy Rothenberger, Human Resource Development, American Baptist Churches, USA. P.O. Box 851. Valley Forge, PA 19482. Fax: (610) 768-2150. E-mail Wendy Rothenberger
The Board of International Ministries is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
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POSITION OPENING
Board of International Ministries (IM)
American Baptist Churches in the USA
Title: Team Leader and Director of Communication and Marketing
Location: Valley Forge, PA
Start Date: Negotiable
Major Responsibilities:
· Guide the marketing and communications effort of IM in coordination with the Director of Development. This involves both direct leadership in developing plans and tools, as well as helping colleagues throughout the organization recognize and respond effectively to marketing opportunities;
· Coordinate and supervise the work of IM’s Mission Education, Communications and Events team. Delegate work among the staff and hold them accountable for meeting deadlines;
· Join with senior staff colleagues in working with the Board to set direction, priorities and policies; and
· Participate with colleagues within ABC on shared projects.
Minimum Qualifications:
The Team Leader must be able to communicate effectively in writing, must have the ability to manage a team of creative people, must have an ability to identify and capitalize on communication and marketing opportunities and must have – or quickly acquire – an understanding of IM’s core missiological commitments, style and primary constituencies. In addition:
· Bachelor’s degree in communications or related discipline required; graduate degree preferred;
· Minimum of 7 years work experience in marketing, communications or public relations required;
· Minimum of 5 years management experience (supervising staff, managing budgets) required;
· Passion for International Ministries and an ability to translate that passion into a personal and team-wide pursuit of IM’s fundraising goals;
· Expertise in non-profit marketing and fundraising preferred;
· Knowledge of American Protestant church life and mission required; knowledge of ABC preferred;
· Local church knowledge and experience; and
· Cross cultural experience preferred.
Compensation Package:
Salary commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package include healthcare, retirement plan, vacation time, etc.
Application Deadline: February 28, 2007
Send a letter of application, resume, and the names/addresses/phone numbers of three (3) professional references by February 28, 2007 to: Wendy Rothenberger, Human Resource Development, American Baptist Churches, USA. P.O. Box 851. Valley Forge, PA 19482. Fax: (610) 768-2150. E-mail Wendy Rothenberger
The Board of International Ministries is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
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POSITION OPENING
Board of International Ministries (IM)
American Baptist Churches in the USA
Title: Team Leader and Director of Development
Location: Valley Forge, Pennsylvania
Start Date: Immediate
Major Responsibilities:
· Plan, develop and manage the overall development efforts of IM in coordination with the Director of Communication and Marketing. Strategic direction for overall development plan will be determined by this position. Responsibilities will include “mining” giving data and conducting research to determine the most promising fundraising initiatives;
· In coordination with the Executive Director and Treasurer, set annual fundraising goals for development team members; supervise and coach development team members;
· In coordination with the Mission Communication staff, lead the production of the annual WMO materials, lead production of the Annual Report and lead development of context appropriate promotional materials for our ethnically diverse constituency;
· Develop and manage a proactive, year-round strategy for placing promotional speakers; and
· Oversee organizational use of the donor tracking database software.
Minimum Qualifications:
· BA or BS required; MA, MS or MBA preferred;
· Minimum of 7 years of development experience with progressively increasing responsibilities combined with impressive results and multi-faceted fundraising experience;
· Development experience in faith-based environment;
· Passion for International Ministries and an ability to translate that passion into a personal and team-wide pursuit of IM’s fundraising goals;
· Ability to interpret the mission, missiology and vision of IM;
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
· Cross cultural experience preferred;
· Local church knowledge and experience; and
· Proven managerial, project management, supervisory and leadership skills.
Compensation Package:
Salary commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package include healthcare, retirement plan, vacation time, etc.
Application Deadline: February 28, 2007
Send a letter of application, resume, and the names/addresses/phone numbers of three (3) professional references by February 28, 2007 to: Wendy Rothenberger, Human Resource Development, American Baptist Churches, USA. P.O. Box 851. Valley Forge, PA 19482. Fax: (610) 768-2150. E-mail Wendy Rothenberger
The Board of International Ministries is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
