Senior Director – International Development

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

📋 Description

• Develop and oversee a portfolio consisting of 125+ international major-gift supporters and prospective donors, securing five-, six-, and seven-figure contributions from individuals, families, organizations, and foundations.

• Achieve an annual fundraising target exceeding $5M through major gifts, stock donations, donor-advised funds, qualified charitable distributions, foundations, and various philanthropic vehicles.

• Create donor-focused moves-management strategies that guide supporters from initial contact to long-term partnership, while enhancing annual contributions through deliberate stewardship.

• Coordinate strategic solicitations involving executive leadership, board members, Global Ambassadors, subject-matter experts, and ministry partners.

• Manage all aspects of portfolio stewardship, follow-up, cultivation, solicitation, and donor engagement.

• Actively identify and nurture potential supporters through networking, referrals, ministry connections, donor introductions, events, and strategic alliances.

• Collaborate with Global Distribution teams, Equipping Centers, Global Ambassadors, and ministry partners to identify and qualify prospects, transforming opportunities into enduring partnerships.

• Maintain a steady pipeline of qualified international prospects and work with Marketing and Development leadership to create customized, internationally-focused donor materials.

• Assist in shaping and supporting regional fundraising strategies in assigned territories, aligning with Global Distribution priorities, Equipping Center opportunities, and international ministry collaborations.

• Within the first year, provide recommendations on territory prioritization, international fundraising approaches, staffing requirements, and future organizational structure.

• Strengthen relationships with key international philanthropic organizations.

⛳️ Requirements

• 7–10+ years of direct experience in major-gift fundraising, with a proven track record of securing five-, six-, and seven-figure contributions.

• Demonstrated success in international major-gift fundraising initiatives.

• Background in nonprofit, faith-based, or mission-driven organizational development.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.

• Highly relational, capable of engaging supporters from diverse cultural and geographical backgrounds.

• Proven expertise in developing and implementing donor-centric moves-management strategies.

• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building competencies.

• Willingness to travel internationally on a regular basis.

• A personal connection to The Chosen — this position is suited for someone who has been personally impacted by the series.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance — 30/70 employee/employer premium split

• Life Insurance — 1x annual salary, employer paid

• AD&D — employer paid

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability — employer paid

• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) — $2,000 annually, employer paid

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan — pre-tax and Roth options, eligibility upon hire; employer match of 50% on contributions up to 10% of salary

• Cell Phone Allowance — $50 per month

• Generous Paid Time Off

• 15 Paid Holidays