Director of Generosity

POSITION SUMMARY:  

Reporting directly to the VP of Generosity, the Director of Generosity serves as a key member of the Generosity Team. We seek a passionate and Christ-centered individual to join our team as a major gift fundraiser. This role focuses on cultivating meaningful, biblically-based relationships with gift partners to inspire joyful generosity supporting our mission. The ideal candidate will align with our values, emphasizing relational stewardship over transactional fundraising, and demonstrate a commitment to integrating biblical principles into every aspect of donor engagement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Christ-Centered Relationship Building:
   
   
   
   
   • Develop and nurture authentic, prayerful relationships with major gift partners, treating each interaction as an opportunity to reflect Christ's love and mission.
   
   
   • Focus on the spiritual and personal growth of gift partners, encouraging them to steward their resources in a way that honors God.
   
   
   
   


2. Biblically-Centered Fundraising:
   
   
   
   
   • Raise funds to support the work of the Chalmers Center. 
   
   
   • Employ biblically-grounded methodologies for engaging gift partners, focusing on generosity as a form of worship and discipleship.
   
   
   • Share stories of transformation, vision, and impact that highlight how God is working through the organization.
   
   
   • Avoid pressure-based or transactional tactics, instead inviting partners to participate joyfully in advancing the Kingdom.
   
   
   
   


3. Strategic Stewardship:
   
   
   
   
   • Develop individualized methods for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts in alignment with the organization’s goals and gift partners’ passions.
   
   
   • Regularly engage in prayer and discernment to guide relationship-building and strategy.
   
   
   
   


4. Collaboration and Communication:
   
   
   
   
   • Work hand in hand with the other members of the Generosity Team to ensure adherence to the team’s strategic plan and the ministry’s overall objectives, goals, and methodologies. 
   
   
   • Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with the organization’s mission and vision.
   
   
   • Provide cross-functional input into all major areas of the ministry to ensure organizational success and inclusion of stewardship and generosity themes when possible. 
   
   
   • Coordinate with other teams at Chalmers to identify opportunities for joint-funding and marketing activities with like-minded organizations that fit the organization’s capacity and current strategy.
   
   
   • Promote intentional collaboration with other Christian causes, organizations and ministries. 
   
   
   
   


5. Accountability and Reporting:
   
   
   
   
   • Support and practice the Chalmers Center’s philosophy of fundraising and development to support our mission and vision. 
   
   
   • Maintain accurate and timely records of gift partner interactions and commitments using the organization’s database systems.
   
   
   • Report regularly to leadership on progress toward relationship and generosity goals.
   
   
   • Assist in the formation of annual revenue and budget projections. 
   
   
   • Perform other duties as assigned by the VP of Generosity and Chief Development Officer. 
   
   
   
   

REQUIREMENTS: 

1. Commitment to the Vision & Mission of the Chalmers Center.


2. Adherence to the Lausanne Covenant, a statement of Christian belief.


3. Understand that, at minimum, generosity is: an act of worship, a spiritual discipline, and that Generosity is a Person we follow, the Lord Jesus Christ. 


4. A strong motivation to meet with new people. A deep commitment to integrity and transparency in all communications. 
   


5. Outstanding interpersonal relationship skills, including active listening. 
   


6. Excellent written and oral communication abilities. 
   


7. Ability and willingness to travel a maximum of 75 nights per year. 
   

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Spiritual Maturity:
  
  
  
  
  • A growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a lifestyle consistent with biblical principles.
  
  
  • Ability to lead prayer, share the Gospel, and integrate faith into professional practices.
  
  
  • Exhibits a generous and gracious lifestyle. 
  
  
  • Is involved in a local church. 
  
  
  
  


• Experience:
  
  
  
  
  • Proven experience in relationship-based fundraising, donor relations, or a similar role in a Christian context.
  
  
  • Experience working with major gift partners is preferred.
  
  
  
  


• Skills and Attributes:
  
  
  
  
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a pastoral and empathetic approach to relationship building.
  
  
  • Deep understanding of biblical stewardship and generosity principles.
  
  
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  
  
  • Ability to balance relationship building with measurable outcomes.
  
  
  • Selfless and humble but assertive when need be.  
  
  
  • Is innovative and curious, willing to learn. 
  
  
  • Hopeful and fun.  
  
  
  
  

What We Offer

• A Christ-centered organizational culture focused on Kingdom impact.


• Opportunities for spiritual growth and professional development.


• Competitive salary and benefits package.


• The privilege of partnering with believers to advance God’s mission.