Donor Relations Director – Remote

This is not just a job opportunity, this is an opportunity
to transform lives!

Summary

The Donor Relations Director – Texas builds and stewards
meaningful and enduring relationships with Bible League
International’s donors and other supporters (churches,
organizations, corporations, non-profits, and volunteers) in order
to raise support through contributions of funds, time, prayer and
effort. The DRD typically works with donors with annual giving in
$5,000+range, helping them grow in their commitment to supporting
Bible League’s global ministry. The DRD collaborates with
colleagues in the Donor Relations Team to plan and implement a
holistic approach to existing and potential donors in an assigned
territory. Through prayer, effective communication, and humble
service, the DRD encourages the personal growth of the donor as a
vital and essential partner in this Spirit-led movement to fulfill
the Great Commission.

Bible League International serves the under-resourced Church
with Bibles and training to transform lives worldwide through God’s
Word! Our team is excited about God’s calling on our ministry and
serves Him in His mission for the world, with commitment and joy.
We hope you will consider His leading in using your God-given gifts
and abilities to help fulfill the Great Commission in serving at
Bible League International! For more information about Bible League
International, visit https://www.bibleleague.org/.
Also take a moment and view our careers video to learn
more about our culture through our staff at Bible League.

Duties

1. Connect and build relationships with new and established BLI
   supporters through meaningful conversations, ministry updates,
   compelling stories, and prayers which articulate effectively the
   vision, mission, identity, services and funding needs of Bible
   League International.
2. Solicit funds for Bible League’s global ministry through
   personal visits as the primary means of communication, as well as
   phone calls, notes, printed and electronic media.
3. Articulate effectively a “stewardship theology” that ministers
   to the donor and helps them to recognize and fulfill their role as
   stewards of God’s resources.
4. Systematically ask questions to ensure that communications are
   in line with donors’ Make appropriate assessments of BLI’s
   supporters’ needs and areas of ministry interests.
5. Based on above mentioned assessments and in collaboration with
   various relevant departments of BLI (Marketing, Scripture
   Engagement, etc.) set and develop goals/strategy for a long-term
   relational engagement through personal interaction with BLI’s
   supporters using a “Moves Management” model
6. As a part of the Donor Relations team, actively participate in
   carrying out the Path to Full Engagement donor development
   steps

• Create a written moves management cultivation plan for the 20%
  of donors that give 80% of revenue from the assigned territory,
  meeting goals for an increasing number of successful responses each
  year.  The plan will include strategies and benchmarks for
  upgrading giving levels and requesting and receiving gifts.
  Identification of each donor’s giving capacity, cultivating to
  appropriate levels, and continually increasing donor retention are
  keys to success.
• Find new and creative ways to develop new donors and regain
  lapsed ones.
• Ensure that new assignments receive appropriate treatment in
  accordance with the current BLI Onboarding
  expectations/guidelines.
• Recommend appropriate donors for invitation to the Leadership
  Circle.
• Participate in the identification of high-capacity donors and
  preparation of personalized proposals for each identified
  donor.
• Attend and participate in Donor Relations Team meetings and
  activities.

Organizational Relationships

Reports to: Senior Donor Relations Director

Collaborates with: Internal groups, Donor Relations Managers,
Volunteers, Planned Giving, US Ministries, Marketing and
Development, Partner Services, Scripture Engagement, etc. to meet
donor needs.

Qualifications

1. Must be a Christian, having a personal relationship with Jesus
   Christ. Must also agree with our statement of
   faith and conduct his/herself in a Christ-like manner.
2. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
3. Minimum of 5 years of successful fundraising experience for a
   nonprofit or charitable organization, or equivalent experience in a
   related Development role such as Development sales or territory
   management.
4. Must be a self-starter and be able to work independently,
   including fulfillment of essential responsibilities outside of the
   corporate office
5. Understanding of fundraising as service and a stewardship
   ministry.
6. Experience working with Christians and churches in the
   evangelical community.
7. Displays humility and servant leadership with emotional
   intelligence and an exceptional ability to understand the passion
   and heart of the donor.
8. Displays aptitude in the core competencies necessary to fulfill
   the position:

• Ability to focus on learning BLI’s ministry and identifying
  opportunities to share with donors
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively the mission,
  vision and daily ministry of Bible League International
• Ability to discern and identify donor interests and capacity,
  and to present a vision of ministry that matches and raises those
  interests and capacity
• Ability to cultivate relationships with donors that lead to
  increasing levels of interest, involvement and investment
• Ability to articulate clear, direct requests for financial
  support
• Ability to request and encourage referrals from current donors
  that will lead to new involvement and investment in ministry
• Ability to steward donors across a large geographic
  territory.  Management duties include:

• Weekly, monthly and annual planning for donor contact and
  cultivation
• Travel planning that provides efficient and effective
  management of expenses and time spent with donors
• Administrative duties that provide essential communication of
  information between the DRD and PRA, supervisors and administrative
  staff at headquarters
• Office maintenance to ensure proper use and confidentiality of
  tools, materials and information

Standards of Performance

In day-to-day responsibilities, this position will carry out
Bible League International’s core values which are:

• Prayer – Our relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Calling – God’s call into His work.
• Service – Serving God and others.
• Unity – Working together in unity.
• Integrity – In line with God’s Word in word and deed.
• Vision – A Christ-centered hope and perspective.

Performance Evaluations

You will meet with your manager in alignment with our fiscal
year to discuss accomplishments and priorities four times per
fiscal year.

Bible League International offers employees a comprehensive
benefits package including a generous 401k plan. As a part of our
Statement of Faith BLI champions the training and professional
development of our employees. We are also Public Service Loan
Forgiveness qualifying public service employer. If you want to
learn more about this exciting role or if you would like to apply,
please visit our application site
here.