What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager of Donor Development position at Vapor Ministries?
Position reports to: Chief Marketing Officer
Position description:
The Manager of Donor Development will grow contributions through donor recruitment and retention.
Capability requirements: The individual for this position must…
1.Love our Lord and commit to our mission…
We establish sustainable centers for alleviating poverty and multiplying disciples in third-world environments.
2.Embody and embrace our Values…
- Sacrificial Service
- Urgent Pursuit
- Intentional Development
- Clear Communication
- Complete Alignment
- Excellent Execution
3.Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
4.Have excellent public speaking skills.
5.Have a strong sense of order, structure, and systemization, and be able to function and lead a team as such.
6.Be capable of providing effective, clear leadership to a diverse team, while also executing certain tasks directly.
7.Have a proven record of successful sales experience.
Time Requirements:
With sensitivity to family needs in mind, this position will require a general expectation of 50 hours per week. Events requiring leadership and presence will occur beyond regular hours.
Travel Requirements:
International travel requirements will be limited. Domestic travel requirements will be more frequent, including weekend travel for events.
Position duties:
The Manager of Donor Development will grow contributions through donor recruitment and retention.
- Major Gift Cultivation
- Pursuit of Select Individuals
- Pursuit of Select Churches
- Pursuit of Foundations
- Grant Writing/Application Filing
- Grant Deliverables Maintenance
- Complex Gift Offerings & Service
2.Donor Journey Management
- Lead Generation
- Goal Setting & Accountability
- Ensure Effective Touchpoints
- Ensure Retention
- Ensure Effective Communication
3.Giving Program Management
- Grow Recurring Giving
- Grow Initiative-Based Giving
- Manage Prospectives after Trips & Events
4.Donor Strategy Formation
- Understand Long-term Funding Targets
- Form Strategies to Pursue Targets
- Rally Team to Achieve Results
5.Department Line-Out
- Optimize Specialized Roles
- Ensure Department Collaboration
- Capitalize on Evolving Synergies
- Capture & Advance Efficiencies
- Track and Report Critical Indicators
Disclaimer: Other duties may be assigned as necessary on a temporary and infrequent basis.
