This Legacy & Asset Strategies Manager develops, builds, and manages a portfolio of mid-level prospective and current donors in order to meet Compassion's annual and future revenue goals. She or he further builds customized activities and campaigns to further engage constituents with Compassion's ministry objectives. At this career level, she or he generally conducts major, complex revenue generating strategies for large Marketing Development initiatives and may coach and oversee the work of other relationship managers.
What will you do?
Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Compassion, and faithfully upholds Compassion’s ministry in prayer.
Acts as an advocate to raise the awareness of the needs of children. Understands Christ’s mandate to protect children. Commits to and prioritizes child protection considerations in all decision-making, tasks and activities across the ministry. Abides by all behavioral expectations in Compassion’s Statement of Commitment to Child Protection and Code of Conduct. Reports any concerns of abuse, neglect or exploitation of children through Compassion’s internal reporting process and appropriately supports responses to incidents if they occur.
Uphold and engage in Compassion’s core Cultural Behaviors.
Serves as a key relationship manager in a professional fundraising environment with particular emphasis on qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of mid-level donors and constituents of Compassion's ministry. Actively advances growth along all product lines and is accountable for achieving revenue and legacy gift goals established by leadership.
Responsible for designing and customizing unique fundraising and cultivation activities/campaigns for the purpose of generating current revenue and future legacy gifts, increasing retention, identifying prospects, and acquiring commitments/sponsorships.
Educates audiences of current and prospective legacy, principal and major donors, constituents, and foundations, on Compassion's ministry of Christian child development. Furthers engagement and builds strong relationships with planned portfolio of constituents through regular personal visits, phone calls, proposals, presentations, and other correspondence.
Sets multi-faceted fundraising forecasts. Sets strategy and timelines for each constituent relationship and qualified prospect in order to achieve fundraising goals. Completes fundraising and stewardship reports based on established format for both internal use and constituent use as needed.
Serves as key participant and may lead Compassion tours and project visits, meetings, and special events. As appropriate, also includes constituents in visits and events.
Regularly responsible for various types of speaking engagements in both small and large group settings advocating for Compassion or Children in need.
Occasionally coaches and provides expertise to other relationship managers in the Marketing Development discipline.
What do you bring?
Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
Seven years of relevant experience working in this or a related field.
Certification from a nationally or internationally recognized organization in a related field. (examples of relevant certifications include, but are not limited to, CAP®, CFRE, and CFP®)
Ability to travel up to 50% of normal schedule.
*Equivalent education, training and/or certification may be substituted for experience and education shown above
Why work here?
The mission: Join a team that is motivated to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name.
Our benefits: Receive generous paid time off, 10% contribution to a 403(b) retirement fund on top of your salary, excellent healthcare coverage, free short-term professional counseling, and more.
Spiritual growth: Participate in regular chapel services, prayer groups, and department devotionals.
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