Resource Development Officer:

Position: Resource Development Officer
Location: Abbotsford, BC
Status: Ongoing/Full-time

SCOPE:To initiate and cultivate relationships with existing
and potential major donors (individuals and businesses) who
have the capability of making significant financial contributions
to the ministry of Multi-Cultural Ministries; and to professionally
and effectively articulate the mission and program of
multi-cultural to individuals and groups.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Develop annual contacting plans for all major donors and
potential major donors. Prepare and submit an annual income
forecast and expense budget within the guidelines established
by the Executive Director.
2. Based on annual strategies, set appointments and make
contact on a prioritized, predetermined basis, cultivating active
contacts with donors and prospective donors for the purpose of
securing funds for the ministries of Multi-Cultural Ministries in
Canada, United States and overseas.
3. Meet with decision-makers as necessary to provide insight regarding Multi-Cultural, to determine specific areas of interest, and to challenge those individuals to initial or increased financial support of projects within Multi-Cultural annual fund. Once their areas of interest are identified, present appropriate proposals for funding to the church or individual. Follow up with timely situation updates during times of disaster that are particularly of interest to the donor.
4. Provide leadership for appropriate special events. Determine key locations to maximize fund raising potential and donor participation. Recruit, mentor and supervise volunteer leadership to execute the events, whenever possible.
5. Insure that all gifts from donors assigned to this position are properly and promptly acknowledged according to a pre-determined strategy. As necessary, follow up gifts with timely information and/or reports on projects they have supported with their gifts.
6. Explain planned giving options to donors, as needed, so donors can meet their charitable objectives as well as their short- and long-term financial objectives.
7. Submit activity reports on a weekly basis. Participate in phone conference calls or in-house meetings with the major donor and church relations team for the purpose of strategic planning and evaluation.
8. Request proposals, reports and other written materials as needed from the creative staff of Marketing. When the Major Gifts Officer writes materials, ensure that all necessary approvals are received prior to submitting to a donor.
9. Develop a knowledge of Multi-Cultural programs, through reading reports, conversing with staff, visiting project sites, etc., and be prepared to discuss any project with donors and potential donors.
10. Find opportunities for other Multi-Cultural staff - especially the president and international field staff visiting the United States - to speak at area events, business lunches and President's Circle gatherings, for the purpose of furthering the ministry of World Relief.

KEY SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS:
Professionally - 3-5 years major donor fund raising experience; good communication skills, both written and verbal; people-oriented; highly self-motivated; minimum of an undergraduate degree. Personally - A genuine commitment to Christ and a desire to serve Him; and a heart for the poor and the ability to articulate this to others. Willingness to travel up to 25 percent of the year.