Director of Edification and Philanthropy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Identify and engage new potential donors while fostering strong donor relationships.

• Create and execute a donor cultivation strategy tailored for the designated region.

• Advocate for Christ-centered growth and transformation among current and prospective donors.

• Articulate Edify’s mission through compelling verbal and written communication.

• Develop strategies to forge new connections, enhance donor involvement, and inform donors about field initiatives.

• Aim to raise $150,000 in the first year, with the goal of doubling to $1 million by the fifth year.

• Broaden the donor base in the region through proactive initiatives.

• Organize and lead 2–3 donor vision trips each year.

• Oversee a cost-effective regional development budget and associated expenses.

• Collaborate with the development team and engage in regular development calls.

• Participate in annual global meetings and program update discussions.

• Access and utilize program activity data in Salesforce while collecting program data and impact narratives.

• Monitor donor relationships and document cultivation efforts in Salesforce.

• Attend the annual all-staff meeting and Development Team Retreat.

• Undertake regular regional and domestic travel, along with 1–3 international trips per year.

⛳️ Requirements

• Personal confession of faith in Jesus Christ and dedication to Edify’s mission.

• Bachelor's degree is mandatory; a graduate degree is preferred.

• Over 3 years of experience in fundraising, sales, or similar fields.

• Exceptional interpersonal abilities.

• Proven networking skills with a strong ability to follow through.

• Outstanding written, verbal, and public communication skills.

• Willingness and capability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% of the time.

• Self-motivated and driven individual.

• Strong organizational capabilities.

• Ability to work effectively in a remote setting.

• Experience or knowledge in international development, community development, or microfinance is highly desirable.

• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check is necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive Medical & Dental benefits.

• Paid Time Off (PTO).