OVERVIEW:

This position will serve closely alongside the President and colleagues to develop and execute strategic plans and produce expanding generosity in support of SAT-7’s mission. To accomplish this, this leader will recruit, develop and retain a world-class development team comprised of seasoned professionals, raising the bar of excellence and stewardship in our Ministry Partner relationships.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A mature Christian who loves and follows Jesus and intentionally disciples others toward Him.
2. Passion and love for all people in the MENA region and a deep desire to bring the gospel to more people there. Experience living and serving in the MENA region is a plus.
3. 15+ years of personally soliciting and closing six and seven-figure gifts from HNWIs and foundations, including legacy commitments and asset-based gifts.
4. 10 or more years leading a nationally dispersed team of experienced relational fundraising professionals. A person that others are thrilled to follow and learn from.
5. 5+ years of experience with direct responsibility for $10 million or more on an annual basis, and part of a larger team that produces $20 million or more annually.
6. Comprehensive or Capital Campaign experience a significant plus, including the activation of Board members, Cabinet members and peers who help develop and close lead gifts.
7. Bachelor degree, Master’s degree and CFRE are all pluses.
   Job Type: Full-time
   Pay: From $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: Remot

MAJOR FUNDRAISING RESPONSIBILITIES:

What areas of focus are necessary to accomplish the high-level objectives above?
1. Build relationships with colleagues at the International Office and at the Channels. Clarify the International Office’s strategic funding priorities that are shared and executed worldwide and provide focus to our fundraising efforts.
2. Polish a case for support for the U.S. market, articulating kingdom trends, SAT-7’s future promise, our unique role and qualifications, and promised measurable outcomes, so we speak with one voice and inspire expanded giving.
3. Initiate a third-party fundraising review to identify organizational opportunities for
fundraising growth. Implement several new tools such as a file screening and professional prospect research. Optimize portfolios to maximize giving.
4. Recruit nationally recognized and respected philanthropic thought leaders who champion the mission and invite giving from their peers.
5. Develop a world-class team of people who all inhabit a love for Jesus, passion for our mission, extraordinarily high capacity, a career of fundraising capabilities and successful results, impeccable character, and positive contributions to team chemistry and culture. Align the structure to optimize results.
6. Engage lead Ministry Partners to develop sustainable and diversified revenue streams and lead gifts from each target market segment, and ensuring the right mix of fundraising practices that produce income for both operations and strategic priorities.
7. Ensure plans and practices that produce operational excellence including professional development and performance management, vision trips, events, research, writing, CRM management, travel, budgets, etc.
8. Develop and adopt a personal portfolio of major strategic partners and nurture relationships to a deep and lasting partnership.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strengthen a culture of ministry, goal performance (both team and individuals), and stewardship.
• Interview, select, hire, and develop Development Team members.
• Staff who are focused specialists with specific markets, such as mid-level donors, major donors, legacy donors, churches, foundations, and organizations.
• Collaborate closely with the Marcom team in its role to develop small-donor donor relationships, along with assets used by the Development Team
• Other supervisory duties as assigned.

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate as a member of the Executive Team and Management Team to develop, articulate and implement culture, strategic plans and policies to ensure accomplishment of goals. Work with other members of the ET & MT to track progress of the organization’s mission and overall business objectives.
• Provide support to team members through the recognition of issues and consultative guidance toward resolutions.
• Develop departmental operating budget for area of responsibility. Manage assigned responsibilities in keeping within or under budget plan, monitor expenditures against plan, and review, investigate, and report on variances.

OTHER DUTIES:

· Travel 25-50% of the time, including significant time in the MENA region.
· Perform or assist with any assignments as required or directed.
· This position may require some lifting up to 25 lbs.