Partnership Development Representative
Responsibilities:
- Develop new partnerships with churches
- Contact pastors and/or Missions Committee chairpersons by letter or phone to arrange face-to-face meetings to explore the possibility of partnering
- Utilize JFP materials, especially the Church Partnership Info Pack and DVD
- Cultivate relationships to secure a financial commitment
- Maintain regular written and verbal communication to nurture partnership
- Develop new partnerships with individuals by:
- Contacting Christian businesspeople and other individuals by letter or phone to arrange face-to-face meetings to explore the possibility of partnering
- Utilizing JFP materials, especially the Top World-wide Funding Opportunities and donor DVD
- Cultivating relationship to secure a financial commitment
- Maintaining regular written and verbal communication to nurture partnership
Assist in nurturing JFP’s existing ministry partners by:
- Maintaining regular written and verbal communication as directed
- Present new proposals as directed
- Maintain accurate records of and report on development activities by:
- Filling out and submitting the Weekly Contact Sheet and Weekly Development Activity Report
- Attending monthly Development meetings with the Director
- Educate the general public on the ministry of JFP, Canada by:
- Participation in Missions events such as fairs and conventions
- Speaking at churches as requested
Qualifications:
- A deep, growing, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ
- A genuine desire to see people’s lives changed
- A professional approach and demeanor
- Exceptional at developing relationships quickly; naturally likable
- Ability to speak confidently and effectively with business owners and community leaders
- Spiritual maturity coupled with the ability to express Godly care
- Ability to move people progressively in their desire and commitment to partner with JFP
- Effective in ASKING for a pledge and closing the conversation
- Passionate about God’s calling on their life and a commitment to ministering to God’s people
- Able to self-manage and create own schedule
- A team player with a group perspective
- Has a story; why he/she is doing this
Reporting Relationships:
Reports directly to JFP Director
Works closely with JFP Communications Manager
Working Conditions:
Will meet with potential ministry partners in various locations. Work may be home-based with occasional days at Power to Change headquarters