PURPOSE SUMMARY
As a member of the Church Engagement & Experiences Department, this external-facing role is primarily responsible for managing relationships with Supporting Church Partners in the Ontario East Region (Oshawa to Ottawa corridor). This role is tasked with the formation and development of deeply collaborative partnerships between Compassion Canada and local Churches in the region. The position reports to the Church Engagement Manager Church, functions within a team of peer relationship development professionals, and is a key contributor to the organizational mission of seeing children released from poverty in Jesus’ name.
Along with managing Church Relationships, this role also carries secondary support for volunteers, event organizers, and other partners as required.
The ideal candidate will currently reside within the region, and have 3-5 years experience in a similar role related to fundraising, Church Ministry, Sales, Marketing, and/or Public Relations. Professional designations and Certifications in related fields is an asset.
MINISTRY FOCUS
Compassion Canada is a Christian organization, committed to being child-focused, Christ-centered, and church driven. Every Staff member at Compassion Canada will:
- Agree with Compassion Canada’s core documents, including a Statement of Faith.
- Conduct themselves in a Christ-like manner at work and outside the workplace.
- Participate in regular Staff Gatherings which include spiritual practices like worship, Scripture reading, and prayer.
- Pray with staff or supporters when requested or deemed appropriate.
TASKS & RESPOSIBILITIES
- Under the leadership of the Church Engagement Manager, maintain relationship with a group of regionally situated Churches for the purpose of fostering collaboration and attending to the resource needs of Compassion’s programmatic activities – Sponsorship, Survival, and Complementary Interventions.
- Proactively research, prospect, contact, and engage in conversations toward relationship with new Supporting Church Partners.
- Implement engaging partnership strategies with agreed-upon and measurable relational landmarks, goals, and vision.
- Regularly update Customer Relationship Management database with all relational activities (recording both activity completed & expected upcoming next steps).
- In consultation with the Church Engagement Manager, regularly review current activity and acquisition reports related to your portfolio and attend to notable trends.
- Participate in the refinement, execution, and improvement of relational engagement strategies based on ‘real world’ experience and proven best practices.
- Attend to maintaining current and accurate knowledge of programmatic activity and international development trends in order to comprehensively advise on these matters while representing Compassion to our partners & supporters.
- Plan, execute, and present at Compassion-related events.
- As needed, attend and assist with other Events, Church Events, Conferences, and Tours.
- In collaboration with regional Volunteer Support Facilitators, enlist and prepare volunteers for Compassion presentations and events.
- When appropriate, enlist Compassion Ambassadors, Speakers, Alumni, and the like for the purpose of presenting on behalf of Compassion.
- Manage and submit reports for personal expenses, time sheets, and domestic travel.
- Regularly meet with Church Engagement Manager for the purpose of reviewing current activity and progress toward team and individual targets.
- Develop and execute customized multi-year, multi-product strategic engagement plans with key church and event partners, inclusive of the broad range of Compassion’s programmatic and advocacy interventions.
- This role requires regular travel within the defined region(occasionally overnight) for the purpose of relational development and execution of role duties.
- Carry out additional responsibilities and projects as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Expertise in fundraising with in-depth knowledge of church trends, individual charitable giving trends, and portfolio management.
- A member in good standing of a local church community with theological positions consistent with those of Compassion Canada.
- Self-starter attitude and aptitude balanced with an ability to function well as both a collaborative and independent part of a dynamic interdisciplinary team.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships, with a track record of growing relationships and revenue.
- Honesty and integrity – ability to be discreet and confidential.
- Excellent communication, planning, organizational, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
- Eagerness to find new and creative ways to increase Compassion’s influence.
- Proven skill and proficiency in related fundraising and/or sales environments.
- Ability to work at an advanced level with a variety of systems, including desktop and cloud-based applications, databases, report writing applications, and Customer Relationship Management software.
- Willing and able to travel regularly regionally and domestically.
- Strong administrative skills and not deterred by clerical work.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Degree or Professional Certification in Fundraising, Church Ministry, Sales, Marketing, or Public Relations is an asset.
- 3-5 years’ experience in a related field is an asset.
- A valid driver’s license with access & ability to travel within the region is a requirement.
- English fluency is required; fluency in French is preferred.
We aim to build a unified cultural experience for all staff that promotes staff autonomy and an agile workforce, allowing Compassion to adapt to the changing environment and respond to the dynamic needs of the neighbours we serve. As such, we will continue placing a strong emphasis on our remote staff experience, and distributed workforce culture, while leaning into a ‘work from anywhere’ reality that prioritizes:
- Remote-First Employment: This role does not require regular travel to the London, Ontario, Compassion Canada Head Office and so is classified as ‘Remote’ with the staff member operating out of a home-based office.
- Digital-First Engagement: Staff Gatherings will continue to prioritize the remote/online experience.
- Travel is required.
- Overtime may be required.
The foregoing statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills
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