Development Director

JESUS Film Harvest Partners (JFHP) is a Kingdom-building ministry devoted to world evangelism through the JESUS film and other tools. JFHP equips and supports JESUS Film Teams of local people to do evangelism, discipleship, and church planting.

About the role

This salaried position is based in the Olathe, KS office and involves regular (5-6 times per year) out-of-state travel, with occasional international travel. Candidates must share the organization’s conservative Christian values.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement an annual and long-term development plan and strategy to achieve annual and long-term budgets.
• Develop and implement an acquisition strategy to grow the donor base and increase recurring giving.
• Collaborate in the development and implementation of marketing and public relations strategies.
• Provide direction and coordination of development “products,” lead development staff, and liaison with outside foundations and groups.
• Coordinate appropriate follow-up processes to improve collection rates and oversee regular donor communication.
• Lead by example in managing a select portfolio of donors and prospects.
• Oversee donor reporting processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communication, strategic marketing, fundraising, non-profit management, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of development leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success cultivating and securing significant gifts ($25,000+).
• Proven ability to develop and implement effective fundraising and partnership strategies.
• Knowledge of digital and non-digital development resources, products, practices, and tools.
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills, with experience engaging donors, board members, and other partners.
• Excellent written, verbal, and digital communication skills.
• Ability to make appropriate and compelling “asks” of constituents.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to research and analyze data, including data mining from CRM systems.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Products.
• Commitment to the organization’s mission and vision.

Benefits

• Holiday pay
• Paid time off
• Health Insurance (dental, vision optional)
• Limited or partial 403(b) employer match