Executive Director of Donor Development

Application Type: Please submit your letter of interest and resume, along with names

and contact information of three references (who you have confirmed are willing to be

contacted by GHP with regard to your application).

Introduction: GHP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which has a rich history of

ministry in South Asia beginning in the late 1990s. GHP’s vision and mission are to

share God’s love, and the gospel of Jesus Christ, throughout South Asia by

transforming lives through community development (including church partnership

discipleship movement), education, and humanitarian aid

Summary of Role: The Executive Director of Donor Development is a member of the

executive staff, reporting directly to the CEO, and leads the resource development

function. This role is responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive

development strategy, sustaining current revenue streams with operational discipline

while simultaneously opening new channels of support. The Director holds a genuine

calling to serve the world’s most vulnerable in the name of Jesus, and sees fundraising

as an act of ministry and an invitation to life-changing partnership. While operating

within clear reporting lines, the Director works closely with program, operations, and

finance staff, contributing to projects led by other organization leaders. The ideal

candidate is a seasoned relational fundraiser, strategic thinker, and faithful steward

aligned with GHP’s vision, mission and values.

Who You Are

● Passionate Christ follower with a heart for the gospel.

● Called to serve in missions.

● At least somewhat knowledgeable about global missions.

● Familiar with the nonprofit environment.

● Outgoing, service-minded, and professional.

● Self-starter who takes initiative and follows through.

● Gifted in identifying, developing, and nurturing new relationships.

● Organized, meticulous, and self-motivated.

● Exceptional written and verbal communicator and presenter across diverse

audiences.

● Strategic networker: converts relationships into revenue, support, and expanded

influence.

Personal Expectations

● Integrity, flexibility, perseverance.

● Professionalism under pressure.

● Positive representation of GHP.

Christian Mission & Lifestyle Expectations

● Profess a clear Christian testimony.

● Demonstrate a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.

● Live with biblical integrity.

● Committed to and support GHP’s vision and mission.

● Model humility, integrity, and leadership.

How You Will Serve [collaborating with you, priorities will be set by CEO and

Board, with some duties not included, or shifted to other staff, depending on

applicant background and experience]

● Lead development, advancement, and fundraising strategy – aligned with GHP

vision and mission.

● Establish measurable fundraising goals and regularly track and report progress.

● Identify mission-aligned funding sources.

● Work with existing donors to deepen relationships and increase levels of giving.

● Grow a recurring donor base through relationship-building.

● Manage a portfolio of major donors and personally solicit significant gifts.

● Cultivate fundraising support through relationship building among church leaders,

denominational networks, and aligned organizations.

● Secure speaking engagements for the CEO and other GHP leaders.

● Support and leverage the Board of Directors in fundraising.

● Plan and manage fundraising campaigns, events and initiatives.

● Write grant proposals.

● Assist in developing fundraising ministry promotion materials.

● Track and report on donor engagement and contributions, including overseeing

donor database systems, to ensure accurate, timely, and actionable data.

● Ensure compliant gift processing, acknowledgment, and stewardship practices.

● Ensure consistent, meaningful donor communication and stewardship.

● Collaborate with other staff members.

● Support budgeting and planning.

● Ensure compliance with ECFA (“Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability”)

standards - https://www.ecfa.org/Standards.aspx, IRS regulations, and GHP

policies.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

● Fundraising success.

● Donor engagement.

● Growth in numbers of donors and amounts of donations.

● Community partnerships.

● Leadership effectiveness.

Requirements and Information

● Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to the requirements of this position. Relevant

nonprofit fundraising experience and training may be considered in place of

formal education.

● Experience in donor communication and development, fundraising systems, and

fundraising execution.

● Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google

Workspace.

● General familiarity with software used to support non-profit organizations (e.g.

accounting software, donor management software, and document management

software)

● Willing and able to travel occasionally – regionally, nationally, and internationally

– for ministry familiarity, donor engagement, and event attendance.

● Part-time position, work remotely.

● This is a new position, so it is difficult to estimate the number of hours of work

required per month, but the current expectation is approximately 15-20

hours/week.

Equal Opportunity Employer: GHP is an equal opportunity employer and does not

discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status.

As a faith-based organization, we are permitted to hire individuals who share our

Christian faith and values, in accordance with applicable law. We are committed to

creating an inclusive environment that respects and values diversity.

Disclaimer

This job description is not exhaustive and may be adjusted as needed.