Field Advancement Officer

Organizational Profile  

At GO Project, our mission is to break the orphan cycle by addressing its root causes—relational and economic—strengthening families before they break. We believe the family is the essential cell of civilization. When families fracture, children pay the highest price, often entering destructive downstream systems such as street life, prison, and human trafficking. 

When our ministry began, we sought to respond to this crisis by building physical orphanages around the world. But along the way, we discovered something that changed our trajectory: up to 90% of children living in orphanages globally have at least one living parent who could care for them if they had the means. Many were placed in orphanages not because of abuse or abandonment, but because their parents—often single mothers—felt unable to provide for them. 

We soon recognized the same reality in our own nation. In the richest country the world has ever known, the leading reason children enter foster care is not abuse—it’s neglect, most often tied to poverty. This conviction drives us today: to come alongside families, churches, and communities, offering hope and tangible solutions so that children can grow up where they belong—within the love and stability of a family. 

Candidate Profile  

Colleagues describe you as someone who brings creativity, resilience, problem-solving ability, and relational wisdom to complex challenges. You are known for building trust across diverse groups, mobilizing others toward a shared mission, and stewarding resources with excellence. You thrive in environments where collaboration, initiative, and purpose-driven work come together to create meaningful impact. 

At your core, you long to see the Gospel lived out through care for the most vulnerable. You desire to see children remain in families, parents empowered to provide, churches leading the way in care, and communities transformed by God’s love. 

Your Impact in This Role 

As a Field Advancement Officer, you will help advance a vision where cycles of brokenness are replaced with cycles of hope, healing, and restoration. By cultivating meaningful relationships with Strategic Investors (major donors) and partnering closely with our Field Directors and Area Directors, you will play an essential role in securing the resources and relationships needed to strengthen families and prevent children from entering the foster or orphan system. 

Your Responsibilities Include 

• Develop, nurture, and manage a portfolio of purpose driven Strategic Investors, with a specific emphasis on Founders’ Circle, CarePortal Community Partnerships, and Strong Family Advocates 

• Build and cultivate partnerships with current strategic investors for a given market 

• Elevate the importance and impact of the investor’s partnership with GO Project to be a top five passions in their lives 

• Proficiently navigate major donor relationships via complex and strategic fundraising opportunities: 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to devise and execute impactful strategic plans to grow revenue with individual partners and across their entire partner portfolio 

• Recruit and onboard new Strategic Investors across GO Project platforms 

• Collaborate with Advancement Department leadership to share additional investment opportunities across all GO Project platforms with existing market investors as interests align 

• Work closely with CarePortal Field Directors and Area Directors to further relationships with current investors and prospects 

• Understand the market strategies for the territories you will cover 

• Manage investor details in GO Project’s CRM 

• Establish an annual plan to thank giving partners and engage giving prospects, with alignment to strategic objectives of GO Project Advancement Department 

• Cultivate existing giving partners to grow gifts over the previous year 

• Explore giving partner networks to identify new prospects 

• Recruit and support Advancement volunteers to support fundraising efforts as needed 

• Communicate updates to specific giving partners 
   

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities You Bring to the Organization 

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferred fields include Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Communications, Social Work, or a related field aligned with fundraising, ministry leadership, or human services 

• Minimum of three years in fundraising and/or relevant sales experience  

• Demonstrated excellence in organizational, managerial, and communication skills  

• Experience using a CRM system for prospect and donor management 

• Salesforce experience is preferred 

• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and high emotional intelligence 

• Strong bias towards action and ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced & evolving environment 

• A passion for serving vulnerable children & families and a clear calling to this role and GO Project Core Values (Courage, Humility, and Excellence) 

• Proficient with Microsoft 365, Google Suite, Zoom, and CRM systems preferred 

Skills & Abilities 

• Enthusiasm to contribute to GO Project’s mission to break the orphan cycle through the power of community, commerce, and the love of Jesus 

• Proven record of accomplishment of soliciting significant financial commitments through thoughtful and entrepreneurial fundraising campaigns 

• Proactive, entrepreneurial, and a high sense of urgency 

• Exceptional communication skills, interpersonal skills, professionalism, and ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders with a high degree of discretion and confidentiality 

• Strategic thinker with a deep understanding of how to engage and prioritize long-term relationships and add value to investors 

• Leadership skills to manage and prioritize plans and activities to achieve optimal outcomes 

Personal Characteristics 

• Highest integrity and commitment to ethical stewardship 

• Clear, compassionate communicator who connects well with people across diverse backgrounds 

• Self-starter who is goal-oriented, proactive, and consistently results-driven 

• Comfortable praying with and encouraging others as part of a faith-centered role 

• Engaging storyteller and attentive listener who can communicate vision and impact effectively 

• Passion for sharing the Gospel through generosity journeys and guiding others in faith-led giving 

• Solid understanding of nonprofit budgeting and financial stewardship principles 

• Strong discipline to follow-up and follow-through, ensuring consistent relationship cultivation 

• Humble, servant-hearted leader who elevates others and models Christ-like leadership 

• Analytical thinker with the ability to assess opportunities, data, and donor potential 

• Deep passion for disciple-making and fostering spiritual growth 

• Kingdom-minded perspective, prioritizing mission and impact over personal recognition 

• Highly collaborative, able to partner well with internal teams and field leaders 

• Comfortable working independently in a decentralized team environment while maintaining effective communication rhythms 

The above description is not intended to be comprehensive, but rather a focused list of priorities. Success provides the opportunity to not only build a career but also bring much-needed support and care to local children and families in crisis across the United States. Successful candidates, like all GO Project LLC employees, are expected to live and work consistent with GO’s vision, mission, and values. 

GO Project offers a competitive benefits package for full-time positions (30 hours per week) including health, dental, vision and employer paid life insurance, retirement savings and generous PTO plan and a highly competitive, market-indexed compensation when compared to similar non-profit roles. Compensation is commensurate with relevant skills and experience.  

The Global Orphan Project is a 501c3 nonprofit located at 3161 Wyandotte, Kansas City, MO 64111. 

GO Project associates are at-will employees. www.goproject.org